repair rotten wood and replace decking footing

[Hewirl]

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Hewirl. It's sensational to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about replacing a deck post.

Since you’re dealing with a rotten deck post at the concrete footer, it’s essential to address the issue promptly to maintain the deck's safety. The process involves removing the decayed post and footer and installing a new post. To do this, you’ll need to stabilise the deck using props or temporary supports while the damaged post is removed and replaced.

Given that this is an elevated deck, the risks associated with structural repairs are significant. Ensuring the deck remains stable during the process is critical to avoid injury or further damage. For this reason, I strongly recommend employing the services of a professional contractor. They will have the expertise and equipment necessary to complete the work safely and to compliance standards.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[Hewirl]

Thanks but there are 3 posts like this and difficult to replace, can l not remove the old footings, cut the timber above the rot and extend the concrete utilising C channel or stirrups