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Posted by willshak on August 26, 2007, 9:11 pm
on 8/26/2007 8:58 PM aemeijers said the following:
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>> on 8/26/2007 7:57 PM Walter Cohen said the following:
>>
>>> My patio overhang has two posts that bear some of the roof weight and,
>>> from what I can tell, these look to be constructed of probably an iron
>>> pipe enclosed squarely by two lengths of 5 1/4" wide board on two sides
>>> and two lengths of 3 3/4 " wide board on the opposite sides (making a box
>>> around the pole.
>>>
>>> The lower portion of the 3 3/4" wide boards is rotting due to its contact
>>> (and water) with the patio blue stone. I want to cut out about 2 feet of
>>> both planks of this width board and replace it with new board (and prime
>>> and paint). Unfortunately, this is an odd sized board width. Typical
>>> board widths (lets say a 1x4x6 board) has the width of 3 1/2", not 3
>>> 3/4". I have no idea where to obtain such a width board. What am I
>>> missing here? Did the original builder/carpenter cut down vertically
>>> (length-wise) a larger width board to make this odd sized 3 3/4" board?
>>>
>>> Now what?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>> Walter
>>>
>> If anyone sees the other response from me, disregard it. I completely
>> missed the 2' cut off part.
>> Yes, the planks you are referring to are cut to width (ripped) by a table
>> saw or other saw. Depending upon how long (high) these posts are, you will
>> probably be better off ripping two 1" x 10" x (whatever length) to the
>> correct widths and replacing the whole box. Patching will no doubt leave
>> seams.
>>
>>
> I'll second that. For a simple box enclosure on a 1-story tall post, trying
> to patch it in will be a major PITA, and likely end up looking like crap. 1x
> boards aren't even that expensive. If boards are rotted, OP needs to inspect
> the hidden post anyway to make sure it isn't badly rusted. The new wood he
> puts back needs to be held off the bluestone by a standoff of some sort to
> keep from sucking moisture. I presume somebody (like Simpson) has U-shaped
> standoffs that lock together.
>
> aem sends....
I have 4 boxed posts on concrete holding up an overhang on the front of
my house. They box PT 4x4 supports. I boxed them in myself. I left a
1/2" gap at the bottom all around and used plastic interior floor base
molding to finish off the bottom. Whatever water gets in there will seep
under the plastic molding and not soak the box.
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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