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How should I prepare my wall and mount a deck ledger to it?
How should I go about waterproofing this?
Really, the only flashing would be under your siding (and any water barrier membrane, which you don't have). Z-metal over the old siding and over the ledger ...
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Best Finish for Protecting Sun-Exposed Fir Deck Posts?
This does the job. Does not peel and lasts.
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How should I reinforce my deck's framing to support stair stringers?
I think I'd do a few things here. The goal is to create rigidity in the rim so that you don't have bounce when the stairs are used.
Add an angle bracket or modified standard joist hanger to connect ...
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Old deck footings not aligned with posts. Replace footings or extend them?
Personally, I wouldn't mess with trying to add on to the existing footings. New concrete doesn't adhere well to old. You could pour new footings but if the current footings meet local codes for depth (...
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How do I replace these deck stairs?
If you go under the deck, you should be able to see the carriage bolts holding the newel posts. Remove these and the whole railing should come out, posts and all.
If you can't find and/or reach the ...
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How much effort to repair front porch footings/girders?
The wood posts look to be in good shape. They just need to be on a better
permanent footing.
It is possible that the porch can be raised an inch or so and footings can be poured. Then the porch ...
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Can I repair these deck support posts, or do I need to replace them?
"A" doesn't look that bad. If it isn't wiggling I would just wrap it in a post sleeve - just google the term and you will find a variety that would work. If it is just that breach at ...
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Can I repair these deck support posts, or do I need to replace them?
Those posts definitely need replacement. There is too much structure above to risk damage or bodily injury should one of these posts start to collapse downward due to the rot at the base.
From looking ...
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