Need help figuring out how to fix rot damage

Posted by on October 31, 2009, 7:01 pm

I have some serious rot damage on a 4x6 beam holding up my front
porch. I'm wondering how you guys would approach repairing it. It's
easier to see photos than describe so I've uploaded some photos here:

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Posted by on October 31, 2009, 7:05 pm

(I thought I'd be able to edit my post after sending.) Anyway here are
more photos. Any help appreciated!

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Posted by JIMMIE on October 31, 2009, 8:03 pm

On Oct 31, 7:05=A0pm, maxi...@cheerful.com wrote:

> (I thought I'd be able to edit my post after sending.) Anyway here are
> more photos. Any help appreciated!
> http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?3e3cd9ba18.jpghttp://www.freeim=

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Part of the problem is the way the beem protrudes beyound the facia.
This allows water to collect there on top of it. It looks like
temporary supports could be put in place while the damaged parts is
removed and replaced. After replacement I would apply flashing and
caulk to protect the facia and provide water drainage. Also consider
redesigning the way the beam extends beyound the facia. Cutting it at
a slope to help it shed water would help.

Jimmie

Posted by on October 31, 2009, 8:06 pm

> On Oct 31, 7:05=A0pm, maxi...@cheerful.com wrote:

> > (I thought I'd be able to edit my post after sending.) Anyway here are
> > more photos. Any help appreciated!
> >http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?3e3cd9ba18.jpghttp://www.fr...

> Part of the problem is the way the beem protrudes beyound the facia.
> This allows water to collect there on top of it. It looks like
> temporary supports could be put in place while the damaged parts is
> removed and replaced. After replacement I would apply flashing and
> caulk to protect the facia and provide water drainage. Also consider
> redesigning the way the beam extends beyound the facia. Cutting it at
> a slope to help it shed water would help.
> Jimmie

Yes but would you replace the whole beam? All 20' of it? Or can I just
tack on a stub to replace the damaged bit, which doesn't quite reach
the vertical support?

Posted by dpb on October 31, 2009, 8:10 pm

maximum@cheerful.com wrote:
...

> Yes but would you replace the whole beam? All 20' of it? Or can I just
> tack on a stub to replace the damaged bit, which doesn't quite reach
> the vertical support?

The pictures I saw show the damage but not the structure. What's the
load? Whatever is left w/ the repair has to have the same structural
integrity as the original (unless the beam is simply decorative, not
structural). Not enough info to tell.

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