@stallone, The beam does not need to sit flush with you post, in fact, you could have only one-quarter of the beam notched in as long as it is bol ...

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @stallone. It's great to have you join us and many thanks for your questions. If done correctly notching a ...

In short, not away. As @MitchellMc said, the load is transferred through the post. Think of giving your kids a shoulder right versus carrying them l ...