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Posted by DD_BobK on November 2, 2009, 1:30 pm
> On Oct 31, 6:01=A0pm, maxi...@cheerful.com wrote:
> > 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:
> > <a href=3Dhttp://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?10cf7e2f38.jpg><img
> > src=3Dhttp://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.10cf7e2f38.jpg
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> Hello,
> I think you're quite capable of doing the repair. =A0All of the load is
> being supported by the beam, the only part that is not supported is
> the fascia and *maybe* one joist (the outer most). =A0Just cut off the
> bad section back to good wood, attach anything to the end as it will
> only be decorative after this, flash and you're done. =A0Of course,
> finish it out as you prefer, gutters, flashing, eopxy, whatever.
> Good luck,
>>>>>>Just cut off the bad section back to good wood, attach anything to th=
e end as it will
only be decorative after this, flash and you're done. <<<<<
& when he does this....what will support the outer most rafter that
abuts the back side of the fascia?
Removing load carry structure without replacing it or providing a
suitable alternative load path is never a good idea. Leaving the
edge rafter unsupported or supported by a scabbed on beam extension
will put the roof sheathing system in bending at the edge of the roof,
potentially creating a sagging roof edge in the future.
cheers
Bob
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