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Install Post Wraps and Reinstall Siding

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Why patio roofs fail - and how to build them right!

What happens here

Pressure-treated lumber can corrode aluminum, so before installing aluminum post wraps, first wrap the pressure-treated posts with a protective barrier, such as house wrap or a specialized post wrap. Install a two-piece aluminum post wrap, bending any tabs to ensure better coverage around the beam. Finally, reinstall the existing vinyl siding panels on the house. Ensure the siding is properly installed with a J-channel at the roofline, which will direct any water running down behind the siding onto the apron flashing below, preventing moisture intrusion.

Goal: Complete the aesthetic and protective finishes on the posts and re-clad the house wall.

Tools and materials

  • Aluminum post wrap — Finishing and protecting the support posts
  • House wrap — Wrapping pressure-treated posts to prevent corrosion of aluminum wraps
  • J-channel — Finishing the edges of the vinyl siding and directing water
  • Nail gun — Nailing vinyl siding
  • Siding nails — Fastening vinyl siding
  • Utility knife — Cutting house wrap and aluminum post wraps
  • Vinyl siding — Re-cladding the house wall around the new roof

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cover this edge. Pressure-treated can corrode aluminum, so we'll wrap our post. Now we'll do a two-piece post. We'll bend over these tabs so it can cover better on the beam. You can bend this to lock into each other, but it's a lot more work and you could also wrap the post and the beam with PVC wood or other materials and wrap your post. And now we'll notch out our beam for our post. We're going to install this J channel and install our siding. Now water that goes down the vinyl siding will hit the J channel and run down the house and water that gets behind the siding will run down and come out on the flashing. So before your new patio looks like this, be sure that you build it right. Thanks for watching.

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