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Hi there,
So I found another project to tackle for the long weekend. I would like to restore and paint this verandah:
For paint I am thinking the Cabot’s Timbercolour Exterior and Deck paint (self-priming).
I am unsure what’s the best way to prep. There seem to be conflicting advise re power washing but I am leaning towards not doing it as I don’t want to further damage the timber. I want to just use a belt sander.
Few boards will need to be replaced, obviously, but I’d like to try to see if I can fix few of the less rotten pieces (esp. the rail in the last picture) using the Earl’s Wood Hardener.
What’s the best way to fill the holes and cracks? Will builders turbo bog work or should I get wood filler? Is it better to caulk cracks rather than use filler?
In terms of steps I am thinking:
1) Clean with some sort of detergent
2) Hammer down protruding nails
3) Replace boards that are too deteriorated
4) Spray hardener to the ones not so badly damanged
5) Fill gaps
6) Sand
7) Paint
😎Have a well deserved cold beverage?
Am I missing anything?
Many thanks in advance!
Tom
Afternoon @tom138
Wooooooo Now that is a tall post, can see how they did it but not sure why?
Love how it looks like they came to that configuration. The handrail looks solid so thats not a worry, I think they may have wanted a wide access at the top of the stairs, maybe for the view or shifting in a large piece of furniture? 
Its just that post and join that concerns me as the span for the roof is large without that post. Is that top part of the post just resting on the bottom post? It appears from the photos its two pieces sitting on top of the other?
If you have the money I would efinently consider replacing that post with a single piece of timber.
If you dont have the money then that join probarly needs added support of some steel brackets? As in two flat bars 5mm either side and bolted through.
Dave
Hi @tom138
I'm in total agreement with @Dave-1's suggested course of action. If you have the budget for it, then I recommend replacing the post. I'm not entirely sure what's holding it in place, but it does look like it's just sitting there. If you decide to put a supporting plate on it, I propose using Dunnings 120 x 70mm M10 Galvanised Bracket Plate or similar in combination with an M12 Galvanised nut and bolt assembly.
However, before you start drilling into the timber, I suggest consulting a builder regarding putting in a support plate. Just to make sure that it is safe to do so.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
That is NOT what I wanted to hear 
Yes the post is just sitting on top of the other one indeed. And it is the same story here:
I’d like to get it done properly so I will get a carpenter to quote next week.
Thanks for the valuable advise, as always!
Morning @tom138
Arghhhhhhh and nooooooo plus insert some wearwords. Feeling your pain 😕
Hopefully it will be a support and replace the post/s But yeah good idea on getting a carpenter to do it. No way do you want that coming down on you.
Still would love to see the job being done Its all part of the travel timeline.
Dave
