If more than one pre assembled railing is needed between posts purchase additional pvc posts to install between the original porch posts.
Replacing porch posts vinyl.
Attach a short 2 x 6 board to the end of a 4 x 4 post.
Measure the distance between the original porch posts.
After you have the replacement pvc railings pre fit the pieces between the posts to see if any cutting needs to be done.
Center the installation brackets inside the post outline on the awning and over the marks on the landing and screw them in place.
For the landing brackets use self tapping concrete screws.
Step 4 reinstall the posts photo by kolin smith.
Position a jack directly under the porch beam next to the column.
Tip the posts into place and add trim.
You may have to cut from both ends of the column to match the design of the other porch columns.
Replace a porch column by measuring and marking new column for cutting make sure you mimic your existing porch columns in design.
Make sure you use enough temporary support beams so the overhang does not come crashing down.
Step 3 install the brackets photo by kolin smith.
Measure from the porch beam to the jack and cut the 4 4 to just under this length.
Superior s structural porch posts bring classic style to your porch and pair perfectly with our vinyl railing.
At the center of this distance.
Porch posts contain full length aluminum inserts that provide structural support for a porch roof or overhang.
The first thing you need to do when replacing worn out porch posts is to install temporary support beams.
Step 4 pry out and remove the top and bottom sections of the post with a crow bar.
Porch post is a lightweight ornamental exterior use post that is ready to install.
Knock out the section between the cuts with a hammer.
White porch post is constructed from vinyl for durability designed to make installation easier the veranda 4 in.
To remove and replace a porch column.
Cut through the middle of the post with a reciprocating saw to make two separate vertical cuts one 8 inches above the other.