Cut replacement deck boards from matching lumber using a circular saw.
Replacing porch floor boards.
I decided to replace the entire side of porch flooring with the exception of a roughly 4 ft.
Flashing costs about 7 at home centers.
In the video we will show techniques to replace tongue and groove porch boards both in the middle and.
Do not simply cut out the damaged areas and patch the floor.
Staggered splices look better and make a stronger deck.
Click the links below to see the rest of the posts in this project.
Many construction experts say there s no need to factor in a slope for spaced floorboards since the water can drain through easily.
Part 4 critter proofing and installing the porch boards.
We replaced it with a galvanized steel product designed specifically for deck ledger boards.
Damaged joists are more difficult to replace than flooring so flooring damage should be fixed promptly.
Apply in the solution with a scrub brush.
Use full length flooring boards to preserve the look of the porch.
If the existing decking is gray weather the new decking with a solution made from 1 cup of baking soda and 1 gallon of warm water.
You might have to remove a couple of courses of siding to make this happen but it s a small price to pay to keep water out of your house.
Slide the flashing up under the house wrap.
Part 3 more front porch progress.
This creates joint lines that look out of place in an otherwise jointless porch.
Part 2 wood front porch progress.
If the porch floor isn t tongue and groove allow at least between new or replacement boards as you lay them to permit water to flow through the decking.
Rotten porch board are a big issue with historic homes.
Span that i could tell was the original porch flooring from when the house was built in 1880.
The new wood porch floor is finished.
Part 5 finished front porch floor wood front porch built over existing concrete porch.
It s a good idea to prime all four sides of tongue and groove flooring before installing it to reduce expansion and contraction due to changes in temperature and humidity.
When replacing a porch floor be sure to use pressure treated pine or other rot resistant wood for both the joists and flooring.