Install Vertical Support Posts
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How to Build a Simple Deck
What happens here
Before installing the final decking, the two vertical posts supporting the roof overhang are cut to size and installed. These posts are designed for aesthetic appeal rather than load-bearing. A notch is cut into the roof overhang to allow the top of the post to fit snugly. The bottom of the posts are then secured to the post base anchors embedded in the concrete footings. The posts are checked for plumb using a level and temporarily secured. Later, the posts will be wrapped with cedar shiplap for a finished look, and blocked inside the attic for additional stability.
Goal: Erect and secure the decorative vertical posts that frame the deck's entrance.
Tools and materials
- 4x4 Pressure-Treated Lumber — Vertical posts for the deck's entrance
- Circular Saw Ryobi — Cutting notches in the roof overhang and trimming posts
- Clamps — Temporarily holding posts in place while securing
- Drill/Driver Ryobi — Securing posts to the deck frame and roof structure
- Spirit Level — Ensuring posts are plumb
- Wood Screws — Securing posts
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