How to wrap 6x6 post - DIY Home Improvement Forum
网页2018年7月27日 · here are a few options of wrapping a post (or round column). on pressure treated wood, never fasten the wrap skin tightly to the P/T as it moves considerably over time, taking the wrap with it. fabricate the box wrap so that the fasteners are securely in the edges. the top and bottom collars is where the verticle structural stability comes into ...
Cracks in pressure treated posts (4x4s, 6x6s) - DIY Home …
网页2008年5月14日 · Cracks in pressure treated posts (4x4s, 6x6s) Two months ago I bought many pressure treated posts from Home Depot. I bought more than I needed because I knew that they would shrink, and with this could come warping or cracking. The posts were spaced above the concrete and apart from each other in my garage, in low humidity.
Reinforcing 6x6 Pressure Treated Deck Posts - DIY Home …
网页2010年1月29日 · Reinforcing 6x6 Pressure Treated Deck Posts. My deck is supported with 6x6 pressure treated posts which are about 4-5 feet tall. I noticed some vertical splitting of the posts which makes me a little nervous. I am wondering what would be the best way to reinforce these posts. Thanks in advance for any help.
Alternative to 6"x6" treated lumber for 10' and 12' in ground posts
网页2012年8月8日 · Make your own 6x6 by nailing 3 2x6 together, stagger the joints & use pressure treated for the portion that is under ground & regular 2x6 for the portion that is above ground. Most if not all wood post frame builders around these parts use this method instead of just using one pressure treated 6x6.
Wrap Porch Posts With 1x Cedar Questions - DIY Home …
网页2021年7月27日 · The-AJ Discussion starter. 5 posts · Joined 2021. #1 · Jul 26, 2021. Hello everyone, I would like to wrap my 6x6 pressure treated porch posts with 1x cedar. Red cedar to be more specific. I have a bunch of questions that I am hoping you experts can answer or give me guidance since I am new to DIY in general. Cedar - Rough side out, smooth ...
6 x 6 support beam - DIY Home Improvement Forum
网页2015年1月10日 · W. wmckoyjr Discussion starter. 2 posts · Joined 2015. #1 · Jan 10, 2015. I have a question about 6x6 beams. About 3-months ago, contractors installed 6x6 pressure treated support beams in our basement so LVL beams could rest on it. Friday, while in the basement, I noticed larger than previously seen split in the beam.
Railroad ties or 6x6 pressure treated - DIY Home Improvement …
网页2022年7月17日 · Railroad ties are poor-quality wood and are treated with creosote or creosote borate. They will also rot out faster than pressure-treated timbers. You should use 6x6 pressure-treated timbers. Out west, they'll be doug fir (DF), and in most other places, it will be southern yellow pine (SYP).
Wicked Warped 6 x 6 PT Post! | DIY Home Improvement Forum
网页2015年6月6日 · 2404 posts · Joined 2011. #10 · Jun 7, 2015. Put a flower pot at the bottom of the post. Plant Morning Glory, Ivy, Clematis, Trumpet Vine or other. By the end of the summer, the warp will be invisible. mae-ling and Yodaman. Reply Like. Y. Yodaman Discussion starter.
Post Load Capacity? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
网页2010年3月17日 · In axial compression, wood is typically good for at least 1200 pounds per square inch, so a 6"x6" true dimension post would have an area of 36 square inches, and would be good for about 40,000 pounds in pure axial compression. However, the post will typically buckle under much lower load than the axial compression.
stone veneer over pressure treated posts - DIY Home …
网页2012年5月4日 · 4119 posts · Joined 2008. #2 · May 4, 2012. This is fairly common, especially on posts with 4 corners close together. The problem most likely is that the Tyvek isn't keeping water away from the wood. Cultured stone is absorbant, like a sponge, and takes in and can store more than enough water to saturate the wood material behind it.