Straightening a warped 4x4 deck post - DoItYourself.com
Aug 10, 2008 · Decks, Patios, Porches, Walkways, Driveways, Stairs, Steps and Docks - Straightening a warped 4x4 deck post - I've straightened a warped 4x4 post on my deck with a combination of a comealong and an 8-foot 4x6 brace that is clamped to the warped 4x4. It sure looks nice now, and I'd like for it to stay that way. However,
4x4 post bracket repair - DoItYourself.com Community Forums
Jan 7, 2017 · Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates - 4x4 post bracket repair - I have a broken mailbox post with about 6 stub left sticking out. Post was embedded in concrete. Will a basic 4x4 post bracket attached to the stub with a new post be sturdy?
Splice wood posts - DoItYourself.com Community Forums
Nov 29, 2015 · Hardware and Fasteners - Splice wood posts - I am splicing two 4x4 posts together with a lap joint. I want to use bolts through the joint but am looking for some type of bolt so that there isn't a nut, washer and stick through on the one side. I'd like it to look like two bolt heads on each side. Any fasteners like
Attach 2x4 to 4x4 post - DoItYourself.com Community Forums
Jul 6, 2015 · Hi All - was hoping to get feedback on the best way to attach a 2x4 with a 4x4 post. I'm building an open air style dog house (first time) and the 4x4 posts will be used as the legs and the 2x4 are the frame. It's reclaimed wood from a fence I took down. The dog house will be roughly 36" x 32" x 30" I wasn't sure the best place to post this ...
4.5 in 3ply to 4x4 (3.5in) bracket? - DoItYourself.com
May 5, 2021 · Decks, Patios, Porches, Walkways, Driveways, Stairs, Steps and Docks - 4.5 in 3ply to 4x4(3.5in) bracket? - This is a post supporting a deck. I was going to put a post bracket but then realised the beam is 3 ply so it's 4.5 What would be …
Attaching to rim joists to 4x4. Best method? - DoItYourself.com
Jun 2, 2019 · 1. cut notches in the NEW posts and screw the 2x12 into the notch and not double it up with 2x12's in the middle of each post? 2. Cut the new posts off to the height of the bottom of the existing 2x12's and then double up 2x12's and set them on top of the new posts with a top post "craddle" bracket? 3.
Fence post in solid bedrock on a slope. - DoItYourself.com
Jul 13, 2013 · Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates - Fence post in solid bedrock on a slope. - I want to put a wooden fence post around my property. The problem I have is that the back half of my backyard is all bedrock and sloped about 30 degrees, maybe more. I want to be able to use wooden fence posts. I have been researching post
Where would you nail a 45 to 90 degree diagonal brace?
Jan 21, 2018 · 4x4 post with a 4x4 beam attached on top at 90 degrees, and a 45 degree 2x4 brace going diagonally from under the beam to the post, which is 7 inches long. Is there a right or wrong way to fasten this... maybe a particular angle, or distance from the edge of the 45?
Replacing a rusted post base - DoItYourself.com
Aug 28, 2016 · Decks, Patios, Porches, Walkways, Driveways, Stairs, Steps and Docks - Replacing a rusted post base - We have a 4x6 post at the corner of our patio supporting the extending roof. The post is supported at the bottom with a metal post base or strong-tie, whichever you want to call it, which is then on top of concrete.
How to Reinforce Wooden Stair Stringers | DoItYourself.com
May 5, 2010 · These brackets can help brace the stair together, and will help prevent any squeaking and wobbling. The less unnecessary movement that your stair has the better, it will last longer if it is solid and unmoving. Whether it is the tread or the riser that has become loose, an L-bracket with 3/8-inch wood screws will solve most issues. Step 4 ...