How do I fix this porch column?
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Stephanie
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Do you know how to fix it or do you know who I should call to fix my porch column?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6naaDBrZSc
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the wood looks really wet...you may have termites and possibly wood rot. you may need to rebuild the posts.
Stephanie,. It's hard to tell if the large brown mark is missing wood. Clean the mold off, and sand what you can. If the wood is missing, you need to replace it with a piece of wood, and cut out the rotted piece. Prime it, and with weather proof paint to finish the job. Aloha!
First remove the 1x4. Then you will know if the actual post is damaged. If so you can brace the porch ceiling. The cut off just above the damaged post. Use construction glue on new piece of post slip under existing post. Secure with strap, toe nail or screw the old n new together. Then finish as you like
Hello there, Rub it down with sandpaper. If rotted you may be able to fill with wood filler. re-sand and then Prime, Undercoat and then two Top coats.
Looks like it's rotten. Call in a professional to check this out.
Cheryl has the perfect solution. Love This Old House.