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09-12-2014, 06:22 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Auburn WA
Posts: 12,266
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Covered porch repair
A few weeks ago I decided to jack up the support posts which bear the weight of my covered porch. They had definitely settled and needed attention. I could not get under the deck to do so. I decided to remove the 5/4x4 decking to reveal the rubber coated plywood beneath in order to cut access point near the supports. This is when I realized that the can-of-worms had been opened. Everything, and I mean everything was rotten beyond imagination. After some measurements it was obvious that the roof had settled 4" in the center. It was decided for me that I need to rebuild it from scratch. I made a list and ordered my supplies. The delivery showed up on time but came with no hardware and lots of it. Today I realized that whomever built the skid of lumber either was pissed or did not know what he was doing. It was layered backwards. Bottom to top, posts, beams, joists & decking.
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