How to wrap 6x6 post - DIY Home Improvement Forum
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 …
2008年5月14日 · I should note that I buy plenty of pressure-treated wood from Home Depot that does not crack -- usually 2x's. The only pieces to really crack on me are the posts. And speaking of that... today I examined one of the 6x6 posts I installed two weeks ago. It looked fine when installed: dry, no warping, no cracks. Today I see cracks starting to develop.
Reinforcing 6x6 Pressure Treated Deck Posts - DIY Home …
2010年1月29日 · 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.
Wrap Porch Posts With 1x Cedar Questions - DIY Home …
2021年7月26日 · 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 side in. Double checking this is how it goes.
6 x 6 support beam - DIY Home Improvement Forum
2015年1月10日 · the metal thing is a boot used to secure pressure treated decking posts 6x6 or 4x4 to 12" footings. i have never used or seen them used for that application. now l will say; 24 x 24 is the standard. all towns are differant.
Wicked Warped 6 x 6 PT Post! | DIY Home Improvement Forum
2015年6月6日 · This post was straight when I put it into svc 2 yrs ago. It does catch afternoon sun and is plenty dry. And shame on me for letting it go 2 yrs before getting it sealed. But this seems extreme! I am thinking I might be able to straighten it with a turnbuckle, some blocking and time.
Railroad ties or 6x6 pressure treated - DIY Home Improvement …
2022年7月17日 · You don't want to use railroad ties. 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).
3.5" lally column vs 6"x6" post - DIY Home Improvement Forum
2011年9月8日 · Calculating 6x6 cross-section with 5.5" x 5.5" you get that a 6x6 post can support 29,040 lbs of load. Wood shrinks and grows with changes in humidity. Ideally you would want basement humidity controlled, but if there isn't control measures like vapor barriers, drainage and if you have seasonal climate variation, then you might be more prone to ...
Swing set construction using 6x6 posts - DIY Home Improvement …
2020年7月18日 · Two vertical 6x6 12ft tall pressure treated posts set in concrete (3ft plus another foot or so for stones at the bottom) placed 8ft apart. A 12ft 6x6 post will sit on top of the vertical posts with a 3.5ft overhang. I intend to have a climbing rope on the 3.5 foot section.
Pressure treated posts set in concrete? - DIY Home Improvement …
2007年6月17日 · "Pressure-treated pine posts are ideal for fencing because they resist rotting. These posts can be set in concrete to ensure their stability. Many companies offer an extended warranty on their pressure-treated posts to guarantee their quality."