How to Replace a Rotted Porch Post

Want to see how to replace a rotted porch post?
Just about all the rotted porch posts I’ve seen share one thing in common: Water got into the end grain at the base. And as unsealed wood is wont to do, it drew the water up into itself via capillary action where the water that can’t escape a system is wont to do: Break the wood down. So if you need to replace a rotted porch post-and dress the new post up with some fun trim carpentry-here’s how I do it.
Tools & Materials:
Table saw
Miter saw
Brad nailer and narrow crown stapler
Router and cove bit
Spax # 10 x 2 1/2-inch HCRx screws
(1) 2x8x8 PT
(2) 1x4x8 PVC
(3) 1x6x8 PVC
How-to:
- Support existing porch roof, just to be sure nothing moves
- Remove existing post. Take care not to damage surrounding trim
- Rip two 3-inch boards from 2x8
- Fasten together to create a 3x3-inch post
- Make 1/2 x 3-inch skids and staple to bottom of post
- Cut post to length and install
- Remove support
- Rip 1x6 PVC and box post
- Rip 1x6 into 1 1/2-inch strips. Route an edge and layer on post to create base and column wrap details
- Rip PVC and route edges to create a “raised panel” effect
- Fill nail holes, caulk and paint
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[@Manteego25]

I didn't see you anchor the post at the bottom. How did you attach it?

[@myfixituplife]

Good eye Terry. I didn't anchor it. Letting the roof back down puts enough pressure on it to keep it stock still. Any time you're moving structure around, Move.It.Slowly. - Thanks for watching.

[@blessingsuponblessings]

what is the price range for something like this? (I want to measure against tools I don't have and doing this myself.) Thanks!

[@myfixituplife]

Give or take--and depending on who designs the details, easy to screw up--$950. +/- paint

[@blessingsuponblessings]

@@myfixituplife thanks!

[@kdkane1919]

Man that is funny...boom... lol. That sure is cheaper than buying the post at $130 a pop.

[@myfixituplife]

Yeah buddy!

[@blackamericanoutdoorsmanll9179]

Poor job…

[@myfixituplife]

Can't win 'em all. Customer was happy and wrote the check, though.