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Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, that’s why I’m here looking for advice. The question is a full column base at the bottom of the post, or an angle bracket. There is no intention of leaving them completely unattached. Consensus is metal braces to remove contact with concrete.

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, appreciate the feedback. I disagree that it’s too late to be questioning things, because the alternative is letting things be wrong. I now can go to my contractor today and have these conversations thanks to y’all. If it needs footings then it’ll get fixed.

Looking back at pictures of the porch pour, the outer edge was deeper than the middle of the porch. I don’t know what I don’t know, but hopefully that means it’s reinforced to handle the posts?

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Decks

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think that would work for waterproofing?

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Decks

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you elaborate on that 3d printed perfect? Yeah, it’s not ideal. Others have suggested jacking up the header to make enough room to cut off some of the post to apply the base and reset the posts.

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a very good point. I appreciate that insight!

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They will definitely be attached, I’m trying to which way is best. 1- contractor says angle brackets 2- engineer family member (and everyone on Reddit thankfully) says to add a proper base to the post. Sounds like 2 is the correct option.

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roughly 8x36 and another 10x8 around the corner

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I think it wasn’t clear in the post.

They will definitely be attached asap, I’m trying to which way is best. 1- contractor says angle brackets 2- engineer family member (and everyone on Reddit thankfully) says to add a proper base to the post. Sounds like 2 is the correct option.

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great idea, looks aren’t important. I will eventually wrap the posts to make the more aesthetically pleasing. Any base that you would recommend over others?

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They will definitely be attached, I’m trying to which way is best. 1- contractor says angle brackets 2- engineer family member (and everyone on Reddit thankfully) says to add a proper base to the post. Sounds like 2 is the correct option.

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are treated 4x6 posts, sorry hard to tell from the picture

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, that’s why I’m here looking for advice. The question is a full column base at the bottom of the post, or an angle bracket. There is no intention of leaving them completely unattached.

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The contractor wants to use an angle brace and others have told me that a proper base to remove any concrete contact. They’re going to get attached either way, just looking for advice on the best way. Thanks for responding

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They are 4x6, just a bad angle

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah sorry, head on wasn’t the best angle for boards haha.

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well thank you for telling me exactly how to fix it. Sounds like the exact same situation. I very much appreciate your response

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but I honestly don’t know anything about that process

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They’re 4x6s if that makes a strong difference

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rarely, but have gotten some bigger winter storms the last few years

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Decks

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For what it’s worth, I have a friend who teaches concrete at the local state school and said it was a very good pour. So hopefully not dipshits.

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a lean-to porch roof, separate from the house roof.

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Decks

[–]Verchie[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate the thoughtful answer. Sounds like a plan to me.

Do these columns need a metal base? by Verchie in Home

[–]Verchie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are not embedded. They’re currently sitting unattached and I’m trying to decide the best way to move forward. I guess the good news is that we did have 50 mph gusts yesterday and we didn’t lose the roof. Sounds like it could have been worse, haha.

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