Continue installing porch roof supports.
Temporary porch roof support t brace.
If you are thinking about replacing old rotted porch posts the first thing you ll need to know is how to jack up and support the roof structure properly and.
Make sure they re tight.
Prepare the porch supports.
Temporarily supporting porch roof a peice of 2x can handle immense weight if it is straight down like a column as long is it is prevented from bowing.
Once it is plumb mark the position on the porch roof.
Once both of the brackets are secured set a post into them.
Use 2x6s for the supports and 2x4s for the stakes that will be used in the ground.
Stand a post up in the bracket and hold a level on its side.
Use 2 inch carriage bolts to secure the posts to the mounting brackets.
Cut one brace to support the porch from the front then cut another brace to support from the side and cut a third that can temporarily replace the post after it s removed.
Screw the brace into the beam with 3 inch screws driving them into the side of the board at an angle.
Tuck the angled side of the brace under the eaves with the cut part pressing vertically against the support beam that meets the columns.
Install another bracket in this position.
Begin by cutting supports for the existing porch roof before taking the post out.