2nd story porch post replacement

08-11-2011, 07:55 PM	#1
scmakye Newbie   Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1	2nd story porch post replacement have three posts supporting front gable, deck has been renewed and want to install new 4x6 posts, do i need to drill through deck to block columns supporting deck from first story porch or can i use simpson boots and drill carriage bolts into deck floor joists,porch size is app 20wx8d

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08-12-2011, 11:49 PM	#2
Ron6519 Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 9,519	2nd story porch post replacement Quote: Originally Posted by scmakye have three posts supporting front gable, deck has been renewed and want to install new 4x6 posts, do i need to drill through deck to block columns supporting deck from first story porch or can i use simpson boots and drill carriage bolts into deck floor joists,porch size is app 20wx8d Post a photo of the gable roof and the deck. Generally the load needs to be carried down to the base support. __________________ Ron "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." B. Franklin 1759