This Labrador deck had three damaged posts and a beam that had lost its strength, which is not something to leave for later.
I took out the three posts along with their old concrete footings, then stood new posts on stirrup post anchors set in the footings so the load goes down properly, and checked everything for alignment. With the posts sorted, I removed the old beam, freed the adjoining timbers and fitted a new beam using exterior-grade fixings made to last outdoors.
While I was there, I also completed some work on the same owner’s carport.
How I replace damaged deck posts and beams
- Prop the deck safely before anything is removed.
- Take out the damaged posts and old footings.
- Set new posts on galvanised stirrups in sound footings, keeping timber off the ground.
- Replace the weak beam and reconnect the timbers to it.
- Use exterior-grade fixings and check the deck is level and solid.
Need something similar done in Labrador? I’m Dan, a licensed tradesman and former builder with 35+ years in the building industry, and I do every job myself. See my handyman services in Labrador, or get a free quote. You can also call Sue on 0435 207 771.
