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@glassblastcollision

Жыл бұрын

Concidering that wood wicks up water through capillery action why would this product not be like a bag as apose to just a side wrap.I suppect brushing or dipping the post in a 5 gallon metal pail of roofing tar or creasote would be better then this product No?

Great tips, the only thing I dont like is encasing the post in concrete. For a load bearing application pouring a pier or footer that the post can sit on is much stronger. Think of a continuous load path downward. Pouring concrete around the post is great for fences where you need to hold the post side to side but don't have a downward force. Use a sono tube to bring the footer above grade and add a standoff post bracket and you'll never deal with rot again

@jmackinjersey1

Жыл бұрын

I second that. And even if you do have rot, it is a heck of a lot easier and less expensive to replace the pier/post. This is exactly how I build not only my decks, but also my fences. In fact, the new rules in this area are such that we all must do this method. For one, we have a high water table, major termites as well as large storms and hurricanes. When the wood is to be removed and replaced, there is also a lot of concrete that is to be removed from the holes, and new concrete placed in the holes. So the main issue we All have is, where to put the wasted concrete? It mostly ends up in land fills, and takes up valuable space there, forever. So now, the permit and inspection department has changed their mandates to concrete pier/footers, 2-4 inches above g/l and a post connector anchored to all treated lumber posts, regardless of their size/diameter. So far, this is not directed towards pilon piers that are driven into the ground for foundations.

@boots7859

Жыл бұрын

Wood is always going to be a problem. I would have looked at the pre-cast concrete piers they sell at the big box store. They work like Lego blocks. $150 x 20 would be a bit more expensive, however you would never have a problem with rotting. If staying with wood, get some Liquid Rubber and seal the entire post with it, 3x coats while sticky, and no problems for 20+ years in your area.

@iTriguy1

Жыл бұрын

I agree with that assesment. Depending on where she is in Texas you may need as little as a 12x12x12 footing under each pier. Once the footing is poured and cured I would put the new post in with a galvanized post bracket so there is no contact between the treated wood and the concrete. Incidently I had to do a similar repair on my deck and that is what a structural engineer recommended.

@peetky8645

Жыл бұрын

she has no uplift protection by just setting the post in concrete--should have screws into post in concrete and epoxy rebar into substrate rock

@peetky8645

Жыл бұрын

@@iTriguy1 how long will a metal bracket last in concrete?

It seems a better way to fix would have been to pour a concrete footing/pillar with a simpson galvanized tie bracket to hold the wood post above the ground, very common method !!

@95dodgev10

Жыл бұрын

I'm just a diyer but based on my research I'd agree with you. In the years to come this is the method i would use on my pole barn with is post in ground and about 20 years old. However if her original setup lasted 10 years and these sleeves are remotely as good as advertised then maybe it'll be a 15 or 20 year life on her setup.

@wilburfinnigan2142

Жыл бұрын

@@daveklein2826 OOOOH I have and the posts have not rotted ih over 40 years !!!

@asseater1895

Жыл бұрын

@@wilburfinnigan2142 doubt it

@asseater1895

Жыл бұрын

Not the only way ❄️

@wilburfinnigan2142

Жыл бұрын

@@asseater1895 Well doubt it if you want but the barn is still there and NO posts have rotted and the barn still stands as a post frame set on concrete footings and the posts well above the ground and as solid today as it was when I built it 40 years ago !!!

Great video as usual. I would totally have used 3/4" galvanized bolts to hold the new scabbed section to the existing post. Those posts are holding up the weight of multiple levels. Construction adhesive and deck screws alone, don't supply the same shear strength that large deck bolts have. Just my thoughts.

Old school, dip the posts in tar. Burn them or dip in Creosote. I've seen so many pressure treated posts rot prematurely. Or best cement footers with posts in a metal bracket above the cement so wood dries quickly. Even with Life Long Post sleeve products, a footer with post in a metal bracket will last the longest. We use this in the Northeast of New England. Then to make them last evan longer on the footer's spray regular for termite's!

Glad to see you again. When I put in my porch I used pipe sat in concrete that was 12 years ago and it has never been a problem. If the look is important just put boards around the pipe and fasten them. You get the wood look without actually supporting weight. This video gave me an idea for a project so Thank You for the inspiration. 👍❤️

April, next time use a 1/4 inch thick by 3 inch square metal plate at the top of the jack piston to keep it from digging into the wood once you start jacking the porch up.

Our deck is supported on cement filled ABS pipe - never any rot. Thx for all your content!

Concrete piers required. Post on top, not in the concrete.

@drumswest5035

Жыл бұрын

Yep, they will still rot out with that plastic wrap, the bottom will still wick up moisture even in conc. You are 100% correct with the conc pier and metal post base. I think she got mixed up with fence posts

@jackriley5974

Жыл бұрын

Yee Haa this is Texas??

@chrisE815

Жыл бұрын

How does that work with the bedrock?

@thomasschafer7268

Жыл бұрын

Betonfundament 40x40 cm x80 tief. Simpson stützenfüsse und resistentes holz wie zeder. Auss einem Stück nicht zusammengefuscht👍👍🇩🇪

Great solution to a common problem. You definitely found a couple of jacks big enough for the job! Thanks for sharing your step by step instructions for leveling a deck. Take care April. Certainly appreciate all you do!

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

I've had similar struggles. I've starting pretreating my posts with a used motor oil/diesel fuel 1:1 mix. That's seemed to help. I have some cattle sheds to rebuild, so I have decided also that I'm going to pour a concrete casing and then use brackets to connect the posts from here on out. The water and manure mix is really hard on stuff.

In addition to the other comments about not putting the posts into ground, here in the southeast a lot of porches have that much slant (out of level) to allow water to shed during a storm.

@TheDjcarter1966

Жыл бұрын

This is a good point she really should not be making the porch level it should run away from the house definitely not the 3 to4 inches she was seeing but probably a good quarter to half inch.

I've seen so many deck supports rot over time because they're not properly protected from ground moisture. I'm not a builder or anything, but I've always thought it made more sense to pour a solid concrete footing first, then use a steel post base connector to set the wooden post on top of the concrete. This way, the posts never touch the ground, never absorb moisture from the curing concrete, and if damaged they can be replaced without digging out the ground or the concrete.

@sthenzel

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Dad (with a little help from 13yr-old me) build a carport, a pergola and two small door porches around 40yrs ago this way. Only the pergola had to be replaced a few years back and that rotted from the top, the others do not even show signs of decay, despite our weather (43" of rain per year).

@yodaiam1000

Жыл бұрын

It is actually a code requirement in most areas that you do just that. Wood should not terminate less than 8" above ground. You can also buy post brackets from Simpsons to keep the post in place on top of the concrete. I think the product she is using is meant for fence posts and not structural columns.

@royreynolds108

Жыл бұрын

@@yodaiam1000 When I built a ramp to go from the driveway to the house, I used Simpson post holders in concrete and set the 4X4 posts in them instead of in the concrete. I do not like the idea of wood ending in the ground or in concrete.

@yodaiam1000

Жыл бұрын

@@royreynolds108 Posts set on top of concrete is definitely better even for fences. But if a fence rots out after 10 years, it is not as serious as a house or deck support column.

I’m glad you explained the frontline situation and as well as the bedrock in your area. You tackle any job. I’m impressed!

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Do you think the porch was built originally with a little pitch away from the house to shed rain water?

WoW really....I'm from Texas too and if I'm supporting a huge double deck porch like that I'm going deeper and using footings, you are just doing a quick easy fix that will probably last 10-20 years if you are lucky but with that much weight deep set footings above ground with metal brackets are the way to go. Even if I was doing a good size deck I would probably do footing although they wouldn't need to be that deep. In south Texas we dig to the Caliche and then would dig past it a little just to be sure and it is a huge pain and hard going but needs to be done to do it right. Finally make sure the deck is NOT level it needs to slope away from the house a quarter to half inch is plenty but necessary.

@peetky8645

Жыл бұрын

does anyone drill holes in bedrock to epoxy rebar into to connect the bedrock and concrete footer.... this would protect against uplift in high winds...

@TC-dw6wg

2 ай бұрын

You dig into bedrock to place these footings you’re talking about in your part of Texas? That’s what April has here, bedrock just bellow ground level.

Thanks! This gave me such a relief of perspective in terms of the minor problems I have with my deck!

The beam will only last a few years and then rot again. On the one hand, because it is unprotected where wood transports water best. and on the other hand he is buried in the ground. In this way, it will always absorb moisture from the soil. Since it cannot dry off again in the ground, it rots again. It would be better if the beam would sit in a concreted steel beam (in Germany this is called "Balken-Schuh") or it would stand on a stone foundation with a moisture barrier. Of course, it would be better if it were additionally impregnated. I see your way of setting up a balk more often in videos from the States. But I don't understand why the rotten beam is replaced in the same way instead of being placed in such a way that it doesn't get wet again. In Germany you can find half-timbered houses that are 300-400 years old. And they consist of a wooden framework on a stone base, so that the base beam never has direct contact with the damp subsoil.

@peetky8645

Жыл бұрын

thoughtful

@corydriver7634

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree with everything you said here.

@scottsatterthwaite4073

Жыл бұрын

As April said, her location in Texas has very shallow bedrock which makes digging a footer nearly impossible. The climate is very dry with brief, albeit torrential, rain showers and the soil dries out very quickly. What she has done will protect the most vulnerable part of the "POST" (not beam). The repair will last several decades. Keep in mind all this wood is Pine and not the white oak that would have been used 300 years ago in Germany. The repair will outlast the rest of the deck. In other parts of North America, particularly areas were soil frost is an issue, we dig a round footer below the frost line, insert a round form extended above ground level, fill it with concrete, then place the post on top of the footer in a structural steel cup that provides a moisture barrier. Similar to what you described.

@peetky8645

Жыл бұрын

@@scottsatterthwaite4073 the other reason for a heavy footer or a solid connection to bedrock is to prevent uplift in high winds from tornados and tropical storms.... don't know if these happen in texas, but that porch roof has a lot of area for wind to catch and tug.

@scottsatterthwaite4073

Жыл бұрын

@@peetky8645 That's a good point and it depends on the type of deck. Some areas allow floating decks that basically sit on top of the ground. There are also detached decks that are set on footers or have buried posts but are not physically attached to another permanent structure. What you are talking about is an attached deck where the ledger board is securely bolted to the rim joist of the attached structure. In high risk areas (tornado alley) many local codes want 6x6 posts secured to 18 inch concrete footers that extend 12 inches below the frost line and 6 inches above grade.

Cool to see your process here April! Tackling these big jobs can seem daunting at times (for me at least 😉👍)

Your right there is a solution to what ever the problem is. The problem is coming up with the right solution.

Absolutely great content!!!! Thanks for more great ideas, and jigs!!!! Always something going on at the homestead!!!!! Dave!

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it's always something, right? Thanks for watching.

Good advice on tackling it one at a time. I often talk myself out of big projects because I see them as too big. And I completely agree with you on Ariat boots for women! My favorite work boots ever!

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yes, it's easy to get overwhelmed when looking at all at once. Yes, Ariat is the best. The shirts are soft and comfortable and have a great fit. Thanks for sharing and for watching.

Just put a book underneath the post - it worked for my couch.

@gregmize01

Жыл бұрын

Valid

Well done. We have been waiting for a video of you using the outdoor kitchen, cookout, giant deck,...

A good video and I did not know about the post sleeves. Setting posts and porch repair is a never ending chore on the farm. Good ideas,

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

I've used them for several projects for years now and have no regrets. I love their products. Thanks for watching.

Another great video. Your videos are getting better and better. The little video clips you put in at different places are a very nice touch.

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.

Soo, ya had a tough day at work, came home and jacked the house up!! Very nice very nice!!

Great fix, April. So important to pay attention to your structure. It may sound crazy but doing a walk around every month or two can discover and solve problems before they get out of hand.

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Yes! That's a great tip too. Thanks for sharing and for watching.

I just set a few post for a gate that I made to my deck. I used “Blackjack waterproofer”. I painted the bottom of each post and 5 inches above grade. Then sloped concrete like you did.

I have been waiting to see you do a video like this one, this gives me ideas on what to do now for my moms house. cause the front of the house at her home, is falling due to the fact of rot in the post mixed with old termites. I been trying to figuer out what to do for that sisutation. It used to be a porch but it got converted into a inclosed porch and then added onto the house as another extension room to the living room. But after this and seeing this. I might have an idea on how to tackle this job. Thank you so much to giving me ideas. Now time to wait till the summer heat cools down so I can start fixing it.

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing and for watching.

Where I am the code requires concrete above ground and then a metal separator above that and then the post. It is a bit expensive and a pain to set metal in concrete, but it does last. I know some places the post in ground can work but I think maybe not in your area, since those did rot out.

Good you find the problems, Thanks for sharing that!

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I think it's best to pour a solid footing (sonatube or similar) and either embed a post base in the wet concrete or anchor one after the concrete has cured, then set the post on the post base. The post won't take on [as much] water and is easily replaced if needed a decade or two from now.

I like the fact that you are on Bed rock it makes it so much easier to set your posts and I like the sleeves for the posts I will have to look for them here in Canada thanks

Another great video! Thank you, April!

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

April, Thank you for sharing your very well done video!

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I had the same issue, on a much smaller scale, and I brought the footing above grade then used galvanized brackets bolted into the footing to bring the post ends out of contact with the ground. The old posts lasted over 30 years so I’m not concerned with the new ones failing in my lifetime. Oh, I also put a piece of waterproof tape on the post bottom to help stop wicking. I live in Michigan so our requirements are significantly different than Texas.

April Wilkerson is my favorite

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks!

thanks again APRIL for sharing another video keep on rocking and be safe

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for watching.

The wood will just rot above that sleeve. The bottom of the post can and will suck up water that will exit the post above the sleeve and rot it out there. Your better off using a tall bracket and a concrete tube to make a above ground connection.

what a house. Love it

Great job ! Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge !

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Ok… This is one of your MASSIVE projects April! You did an awesome job fixing it! 👏👍😃

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

We had the same problem (also in Canyon Lake). Our posts were captured on the bottom by steel fixtures, which were then bolted to concrete. But the rot still happened. We did a similar repair: Cut out about three feet from the bottom and replace with fresh wood. In our case, we also boxed in the bottom with still more wood to help shed water away from the base and to conceal the new joint. And of course we caulked it all.

@johnlee7085

10 ай бұрын

Be careful. You might get rot between the two pieces of wood.

Wood does not last when in the ground. You need concrete piers in the ground with the wood sitting on it above the ground, and plenty of drainage, so the ground doesn't soften and settle. There are codes for deck construction here, and the inspectors would never accept what you are doing.

@TheUuhhh

Жыл бұрын

She’s in tx buddy. We don’t need all that red tape just to make the deck posts outlast the house. What’s she’s doing will perfectly suffice.

@prowled

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that is what i am used to as well, doing it like that feels like a project wating for the tree to mold. Even doing it like she is, there is a risk that the wood will rot after a time. I dunno, can't say much about the moisture out where she lives, but out here that would have to be replaced at the latest 5-7 years. Taking the plastic into account when i say that.

@5Towaways

Жыл бұрын

BS.. Posts in the ground will outlast the house.

@jayt9882

Жыл бұрын

Be intrigued to see how this solid Texas stone softens and settles 😂😂

@jayt9882

Жыл бұрын

@@boobacockaa That was sorta my point, that the bedrock isn't going to soften and settle and so yes, timber on rock = timber on concrete so it's not going to go anywhere.

Hey, April! Been there, done that. TWICE! Of course it was only one story and only half the length but yeah, almost the same principles. One open air and the other has louvered windows. THAT ONE was fun! UGH! Anyway, thatnks for sharing ANOTHER great video! Keep 'em coming! God bless.

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Yes, I bet that was a fun time! Thanks for sharing and for watching.

I first saw this in some of your IG stories, so naturally I had to watch the video. Watched it twice in fact, and the only problem I see is you can only fix one post at a time because you only have two bottle jacks. Then again, doing one post at a time might turn out to be the best way to ensure the end result fits the criteria of "If it looks straight...it is straight".

April, *please add lateral bracing*. You've created a hinge point, and the 2x6s help, but consider in the wind, there may be 10s of thousands of pounds of force going laterally, especially in Texas. Consider getting an engineer to do a lateral analysis, or at least make a recommendation. I would add about 10 16d nails or wood screws to the top and bottom of the 2x6s, or maybe a few lag screws. Just imagine about 1000 pounds of force trying to push your deck sideways, and you can see the problem.

Always a joy to catch you up to your latest! A few thoughts, though; first, I have some experience with barns and similar in the North Texas area, and I was a plumber by trade 40 years ago. Not putting the wood into the ground at all was a better way- easier with options available today, also, my thought for a set of distant level points would have been a tight string line, the laser is nice but as you noted, there are several ways to skin that cat. But you absolutely did show how possible leveling for homeowners often can be- slab on grade gets into some risks an "average" homeowner might not prudently take- an INSURED home foundation company is the answer. The Shed looks to be a rockin' operation- happy trails on that and all endeavors! FR

@johnlee7085

10 ай бұрын

A water level is super cheap and easy only cost is for clear poly tubing long enough to reach between the two places. Mostly fill it with water without any air bubbles. The water in the two ends will always be at the same elevation. Always and exactly.

Great info and a good solution.

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video! Quick n right to the point n no bsing with time!

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Marvellous work April

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

@dabruscar

Жыл бұрын

@@AprilWilkerson I always enjoy your videos. For many years now 👌

Proper Piers are needed

nice job April. I enjoy your videos!

GOOD LUCK LADY KEEP US UPDATED

I just had to make this repair on my 2004 built house. Wraparound porch with 18 posts. There was almost nothing left below ground. I poured concrete pillars and used galvanized brackets. I’ll never have wood contacting the ground again.

April, I typically install posts using a healthy coating of cold-set or roofing tar painted onto the bottom section the post (the section that will be underground plus about 8 inches that will be above ground). I use aluminum flashing to make a belt or cuff that is stapled around the painted zone - beginning above the ground and extending below ground. That way the aluminum cuff protects the asphalt coating and gets encased in the concrete base that the goes around the post in the ground and extends about a couple of inches above ground. The asphalt coating lasts a long time and seems to inhibit rot. The metal cuff helps protect the post from grass trimmers, etc. I’m not sure if this works in your area, but it seems effective in the soil in my area. Of course, as others have advised, a proper concrete footing would be best way to keep the load-bearing wood posts out of moisture and rot organisms.

Nice work but I always use galvanized post holder for any 4x4 posts, I also live in Texas and have several post installed 25 years ago still in good condition when not buried in the ground.

Great job!

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Strong fix !!

Thanks!

@AprilWilkerson

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your generous gift! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

"Just like eating an elephant, one bite at a time." This saying certainly reminds me of you. You ain't afraid of any project! You'll build houses, shops, decks, furniture.....anything! We never know what we will see when we click April, but we know that the project will be well done and that we will learn something new. Thanks for the video and lesson.

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Aw thanks! I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching.

@pteddie6965

Жыл бұрын

You're quite welcome. I sleep in a bed built from your plans and it is flanked by side table that you designed. When I win the lottery, I'll build a shop just like yours. A man can dream, can't he? PS: My wife calls you my Texas girlfriend and each Sunday she asks me what your project of the day is.

Rot is funny, especially when it is completely invisible. Had porch railings that look perfectly fine on the outside. Until one day you could poke your finger straight through it. Completely rotten on the inside, 100% perfection on the outside.

@imhooks

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like termites.

@JoriDiculous

Жыл бұрын

@@imhooks Just normal wood rot. Dont have termites here. But i think it could look similar.

@imhooks

Жыл бұрын

@@JoriDiculous Interesting. Wood rot is usually visible on the exterior. That's why I figured it was termites as they stay on the interior of what they are feasting on.

@JoriDiculous

Жыл бұрын

​@@imhooks yeah, that's what was so weird about it. No sign on the outside at all, and no "critters" on the inside.

Jimmy Diresta just did some videos on the same problem with his porch. If you have wooden porches, now would be a good time to go outside and check them for rot 👍👍👍👍

April i love 💕 your works

This video came qt the right time! My porch needs this same fix now. :) thanks

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

amazing work 👌🏻

Another great video Ms April 👍🏼♥️

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks April. I think you're awesome.

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Aw thanks!

I am always impressed by the lifting power of those small jacks.

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Right? It's crazy how much they can lift. Thanks for watching.

I would've put a sono tube and created as short concrete pillar then used a steel anchor for the wood post. Its best to keep the wood away from the ground.

@boots7859

Жыл бұрын

That would have been an interesting video. Use the sono to make several concrete forms from which to make a bunch of concrete footers. Get them pre-made so you can jack, cut existing, slide in footer with a wet crete base to secure it, and let it sit in a strong-tie post base.

No matter what you do, when you put wood at/near the dirt surface, you're going to lose the wood sooner or later. Elevating the bottom of the post (and using steel ties) on a concrete pier/footer/footing is the accepted practice, and usually a requirement for a permit. The details will vary a little with the region and AHJ; I think it's 6" above dirt level here. There's just too much chemistry (literally) between wood and dirt.

Yes, I know, I'm an Italian and therefore I think with different ideas from yours; but how about making metal bases (8-10 mm thick) drowned in concrete but protruding from the ground, on which the pillars of your buildings directly rest? it could always happen that you have to replace a weakened pillar but the job would be much easier

@francisgill1929

Жыл бұрын

👍

@lauraandedwardcannon8861

Жыл бұрын

We do that where I am. They make special brackets for that.

@boots7859

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking similarly. There are a lot of steel places in TX where you could pick up some hefty steel tube, beams, etc at not much more above $/lb. I think thats not wood, so she went with what she knows. This'll probably last another 10-15 years, however that foundation has lost a lot of its lateral strength.

@johnlee7085

10 ай бұрын

Simpson makes post bases that do what I think you’re talking about. Many other comments recommending it as a best practice.

I’ve heard that slight slope away from the house on the deck floor, especially on the 2nd floor is good. Like 1/8” or 1/16” per foot. Please let me know if that the case.

Cool video 👍🙏

You could cover the ends of the wood with Flex Seal (spray on) that would work very well

@johnlee7085

10 ай бұрын

Generally, you don’t seal the bottom of most things in wooden construction so that there’s a path for any moisture to drain out.

OMG April, I just ate an elephant- I encapsulated my crawl space, it took me 2 months, (sealed foundation cracks, fixed broken joist, got rid of mold and humidity, reworked rain gutters, put electrical and drainage in space, and insulated) . I didn't think I could but then I did. You've helped to give me the confidence to tackle such large projects. Thank You for all you inspiration videos.

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great job! Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I bet that was an elephant of a job but you didn't let the size of the job ward you off. Thank you for sharing and for watching.

Wondered if you considered using a half-lap joint between the existing and the new wood?

Put roofing tar to 3 inches above grade. I lost 1 post to rot after 40 years because it settled and the tar went below grade but the part covered by the tar was not effected.

@boots7859

Жыл бұрын

Roofing tar is good, supposedly Liquid Rubber x3 coats when sticky around sides and bottom to 3" above grade is almost foolproof for 20+ years.

Wow! April is also part of the This Old House team 😃👷

Glad you caught it when you did April. Now get the rest of the posts taken care of before they rot too. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yep, it will take a min to replace them all but well worth the effort. Thanks for watching!

Only 19 times, Love it!!! :)

I don't understand. You wrapped around the post but what about the edge of the post which is in direct contact with the ground? It's just going to rot again?

Best quote ever (just like eating an elephant one bite at a time) I'm going to Nick that and use it a lot. Great video with some very useful tips looking forward to watching the rest

@AprilWilkerson

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Thanks!

Have you considered dipping or painting on asphalt sealer for anything underground ? Have a great day 😊.

Nice video April! Thank you for sharing with us!💖😎👍JP

Hi April big fan of your work from San Jose California

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Great work April as always you make it seems easy.

Enjoyed your video.

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

Awesome house. Texas style.

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@ebutuoyebutouy

Жыл бұрын

@@AprilWilkerson Did u build it?

great video, I was worried for a second but then I realised there was a man supervising.

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Hmm. That "man" is my Employee and a valued one yes, but it's my project, not his. Grow up and come into 2022. I research, consult experts if needed and am always confident in my projects before starting, whether I have a man around or not.

I'm fairly new to construction, but even I know this is not the way. Concrete footer first with simpson bracket to hold the post so it doesn't touch concrete. You put screws in to hold your scab but that joint will have sheer forces on it, and screws are not designed for sheer forces, you need to use nails.

Sempre acompanho seus vídeos top demais manda um salve pro Brasil !!!

@AprilWilkerson

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Thank you for watching. Hello from Texas!

You are so amazing!

@AprilWilkerson

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Thanks!

Fence Armor is Awesome! I was fortunate to WIN a giveaway from them that you posted with them. It was a month or so ago. Their products are very well thought out. 📦🎉😊

@AprilWilkerson

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Congratulations! Yes I love their Products and have used them now for years with no regrets. Thanks for sharing and for watching.

Awesome full pocket!!!!!!?

I could have used this video about 30 days ago. Some of my deck posts had rotted out and the 4x4's were actual, not dimensional lumber so new pieces were too small by a 1/2 in or so. Went with the build it up with concrete to a bracket attached to good wood method, leaving a 2" space between new concrete and freshly cut wood per code here.

@hk78901

Жыл бұрын

She did it wrong anyway so good thing you didn't watch this video before takling yours, you did it correctly, keeping the wood off the ground.

@Laughinghawg

Жыл бұрын

@@hk78901 THX 😀

Not one mention of the first thing you should do and get a structural engineer who can show you how to fix this properly.

@ram1brn

Жыл бұрын

lol there is nothing wrong with her fix . it is very common

@ryanmcgowan3061

Жыл бұрын

Her fix will work, but she needs to brace it laterally for wind. There's now a hinge point, and it will want to turn like a wrench with leverage in a windy day. The 2x6s are good, but they need a lot of nails or screws, or as knee braces.

@yodaiam1000

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@@ram1brn She violated code (at least for most areas in North America) by putting the wood below grade. You have to keep it 8" above grade. What she did is okay for a fence but not a multilevel deck support.

How do you make sure you have the proper slope for water runoff? Hello from El Paso, TX!

A. Beautiful home April. B. That’s an awesome deck.

@AprilWilkerson

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Thank you!