Well, we got the permit, & finally started building it.
The demolishing of the old porch didn’t take too long,
because it was so poorly constructed, it was hanging by a thread.
Whoever built it, they poured the slab over some clay in between the foundation walls,
The clay had settled over time, so there was nothing holding up the slab.
there were two 16” 2×2s just under the threshold, each with about 5 nails in each.
There was nothing holding up the 6 foot length along the wall, & no re-bar.
Since the clay had settled, we didn’t have to haul away any rubble, it fit in the hole.
I hardly needed to look at my SketchUp plan, because I’ve been looking at it so long while drawing it.
I had to make a few minor adjustments to some of the dimensions as i was building it.
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Drilling hole for railing bolt
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I’ve decided to make the balusters out of 2 X 6s, because I don’t think the quality of the 5/4 material is strong enough. I can get clearer boards in the 2 X 6s.
So now I’ll have to exchange some boards.
I made up a short slide show to show our progress.
You’ll notice it’s a family project.
-- ** Dick, & Barb Cain *************** http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/Chipncut
8 comments so far
tenontim
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posted 161 days ago
Great start, Dick. This is going to be a nice porch. I see you paid you help with cookies and pizza (that’s what I do most of my home projects for). Had to bribe one with a LumberJocks T shirt. Looking forward to the completion photos. I like the design you came up with for the balusters. Nice photography, Barb.
-- Tim - http://www.tmuli.com
PaBull
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posted 161 days ago
Barb did a very nice job documenting this event so we get to enjoy watching it.
Dick tell us about the thin pole in the corner, is that hanging frim the facia or standing in concrete? Is that a metal pole?
I like you baluster design.
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 161 days ago
Thanks guys!
The pipe is embedded in a concrete pillar, it’s 1 1/2”.
It replaces one of the original pillars that once supported a porch that went all the way across the front of the house.
I plan to box it in beneath the rim joists at the corner for added support,
& not having to rely on just the bolts.
We’ve had a lot of rain the past few days, so we’ve been resting up waiting for some sunshine.
-- ** Dick, & Barb Cain *************** http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/Chipncut
tenontim
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posted 160 days ago
The steel pipe is a good idea. I have to do that with my back patio roof, not just to hold it up, but with the winds we get here in Texas, it’s also to hold it down.
-- Tim - http://www.tmuli.com
dennis
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posted 160 days ago
Great show…my those cookies looked good!
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LeeJ
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posted 160 days ago
Hi Dick and Barb;
Dick, I believe you can out work guys half your age!
And Barb, excellent photos.
No wonder you two have stayed together for so long!
Lee
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Bill
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posted 148 days ago
Nice job Dick. This project is coming along, and will be a great addition to the house. Way to go.
-- Bill - Turlock, Ca. - http://www.brookswoodworks.com
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 148 days ago
Thanks Bill,
We just finished it yesterday with a coat of stain.
I’ll be posting more when i get the time..
-- ** Dick, & Barb Cain *************** http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/Chipncut