Vinyl Deck Post Leaning

Adding blocking will stiffen the rim joist and make the railing feel much more solid.

Vinyl deck post leaning.

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If it feels soft and spongy it s rotted. These can be driven between the post and concrete footing to straighten a leaning or wobbly post. Loose and sagging railings create a serious safety hazard. Solar powered led post cap light 4 x 4 copper set of 4 deck vinyl wood post mount outdoor lighting 4x4.

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Now push a screwdriver into the wood. Deck posts and railings screwed to a single rim joist feel wobbly because the rim joist flexes whenever you lean against the railing. If your post is rocking around inside of its concrete footing a good solution is a steel wedge. Complete the look of your deck with our selection of deck posts.

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Peeling paint at the base of a porch column or deck post often indicates that the base has been and still is wet.