How To Properly Install Porch Post Columns

In this video, I will go through the steps on properly installing porch post columns. This method can be used for new installation or replacement of existing post and/or columns. I will be using Simpson Strong Tie Post Base and Red Head 5/8" x 4-1/4 anchor bolts. A hammer drill and 5/8 concrete bit will be required to drill into the concrete. If mounting on wood, the post base is not required.
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[@susannaeichholz3605]

I love that you showed all the tools you were using instead of assuming everyone would know. Extremely helpful video!

[@delords3337]

Right for us newbies who’s trying to learn

[@kellyw1648]

Thanks for posting. This will definitely help me redo my posts. I like the bracket on the bottom because it keeps the post off of the ground and will let water run off. Thanks again.

[@rowanchong7225]

I was beating my brain on how to use that post base. Well, your tutorial was great! Thanks

[@jcgibbons1203]

I like the way to walk the viewer through each of the steps.

[@bdalton998]

I’m installing columns on a rental I was brainstorming about the top support I’m glad I found your video it’s fairly simple I need a jack & a laser great video.

[@Jacqueline.H.]

I had to take a double take at the thumbnail to make sure that this was a recent video. Good to see Your back making videos! Fantastic job on installing the porch columns. I like how your work is always precise to perfection. 👏🏾

[@rontalley]

Thanks! 🤗

[@alexr4551]

You are the man, just the video i was looking for. Going to attempt 7 replacement posts and your video is really helpful. Very thorough and excited to get started. Thanks Ron!

[@CoolIHandIMatt]

You did a nice Job Ron! Simple video not trying to make it too fancy or overly complex.

[@Aquahutch702]

10:05 most satisfying thing I've seen all day. Nicely done, sir.

[@chepito2k10]

Great job. Good tool and material display was useful. Just 3 suggestions: if you want it to look flush at the top, use a Kreg jig and wood fillers to fill the gaps that the toe screws left. You can seal the cut ends of the post with either oil based paint or even silicone caulking to resist/minimize rot. Also, blow out the hole in the post base anchor so there's nothing in the way of the anchor bolt to grab properly. Other than that, this should all work fine for a DIYer

[@rontalley]

Thanks for the tips!

[@tobor58]

Ron, I appreciate what you did here - demystifying the process. Even I I don't DIY it - I at least understand the degree of difficulty here.

[@steveneylon644]

The 6x6 columns look great and are symmetrical to the porch structure. Thanks.

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@carolinen5396]

Ron you are so very talented, I admire your incentive to do it yourself versus hiring out. My Father and brother were the same way. Great job 👍

[@rontalley]

💪🏾

[@user-xv6gu7qz4o]

Nice work! In Florida at least, the top connection would need to be fully strapped to the beams, rather than just screws..

[@oduhaneylele]

Just the video I was looking for, I have to replace 4 post. this issue with the trim at the top being 4x4 and the post being 6x6 is exactly what I was running into.

[@rontalley]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!!

[@marcgrant5888]

I have a post to install on my rental property I will definetly try this. Watch it a couple more times and will be watchin all your videos

[@rontalley]

Thanks so much for the sub!

[@gary24752]

The column end cuts should have been field treated with preservative after being cut. Pressure treatment does to fully penetrate the column.

[@milacaban8010]

Welcome back Ron. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Really cool 😎

[@mikelundrigan2285]

ALWAYS wear eye protection when drilling concrete …. You never know what might be flicked up towards your eyes!! Never risk your vision!

[@Sirzerty]

Doing pretty much the same exact project on a overhang that sank on one end, so I need longer posts, so thanks for the visual!

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@carolinatabron2528]

Ron you are gifted I think you could do really good on mink rehab maybe show how to fixed those holes and how to do countertop and backsplash I think if you could do those three things you would have good content you did a great job

[@rontalley]

Thanks for the suggestion on content. I’ll be over there soon enough.

[@larhondajoy5297]

Glad you're Back... Brother Ron, Always on Point...Detailed...❤

[@rontalley]

TFW!

[@chrisblanco8923]

Nice! i needed this direction to start replacing my bowing beams.

[@richiestarks6163]

The start of the video and you showed everything needed. Man instant subscribe and like.

[@princes12310]

I’m going to try to do that myself thanks for your video

[@bettynevels1669]

Great job, Ron! Glad you are doing well.

[@rontalley]

I’m doing great, Thanks!

[@francy8575]

Exactly what I was looking for. Excellent, detailed video!

[@mrmarktaylor4213]

Great video brother! I learned a lot. Very thorough

[@lynettetucker544]

Nice video thanks for sharing this very interesting video with everyone ✨👌🏾

[@rhino159]

Good job, Chief!

[@stoneprimeaux]

I’ve never heard somebody say they’re gonna jack something down before lmao🤣🤣🤣

[@bernieleinz5110]

Well done sir; thank you!

[@justinmosley8638]

Phenomenal work!!!

[@Trice2496]

Awesome job Ron!!!

[@LadeijahsCreations]

Ron, you’re very skilled & Thank U, for that Toe Screw Method, because the Lord knows that I’ve skimped 💃on the Kreg Jig & have Spitt some Wood in my day! 😂… but, I still got the Job DONE! 🤗😘🙌 Tell my Sis., that I said Hellou! God Bless!

[@rontalley]

🤣🤣🤣 Yep, it’s the little things. Sharon says Hey!

[@Deezer00]

Great tutorial my man

[@LanceLadines-bp3fx]

You make it look so easy. Love your videos

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@chjerylwaters3384]

Aye Ayeee 💪🏾are favorite diy guy is back thank you for sharing 💖💪🏾

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@petepalmer6929]

Hey Ron, nice job. Question, I'm looking to replace two posts that are holding up a patio overhang, I'm concerned that the old ones might be starting to rot at the bottom, they have been in there for 16 years. Do you think it would be ok to cut the old ones at the bottom flush with the patio and then put the new ones right on top of the old cut off piece that is still in the ground on the footing? Of course I would use some heavy duty brackets at the bottom bolted into the patio itself. Would the 4 inch thick patio be strong enough to support the overhang?

[@sandrawalker7790]

Great job Ron.

[@rontalley]

Thanks!

[@iyaoyasbling6464]

Great job. It helps me 🤙🏻

[@bassh8me1]

Excellent video my brother

[@bluemomentti4779]

So cool man ! Good job 👏

[@CarlosLopez-tt5py]

Great video easy to follow thxs

[@godisgreat4096]

Great Job Ron!

[@rontalley]

💪🏾

[@dandesantis7105]

Nice job, well done!!

[@hilbert551]

Looking good. Great vid.

[@SanjayS-fj4zl]

Question - I have porch with gable roof (12x16) with 10feet high from ground. Wondering if posts for porch should be exactly "under" the outer wall (parallel to house Wall) or can Gerd/beam (horizontal to support porch) can be placed "right under the outer wall - parallel to house" OR 1 foot inside (towards the house) with helical posts into ground ? Please let me know If I have been able to articulated my question properly for you to under stand precisely. Thank you in advance.

[@josephspatuzza5799]

Nice job!

[@OFFICIAL1STLADY]

Thank you!

[@MiMiMiMi-qf7cm]

HEY RON!! GREAT WORK BY A GREAT MAN WHO HAS A GREAT WOMAN BY HIS SIDE. LOVE Y'ALL AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS INFO RON!🤗🤗🤗💕💕💕💪💪💪💯💐

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@318Princess75]

Good job, Ron!

[@rontalley]

TFW!

[@margaretw5848]

You’re back!

[@rontalley]

Yep!

[@cookingmyway854]

Yez 👍🏽 nice work Ron as always.

[@Pondscapes]

Thank you

[@dwdesign2sellbydeidra]

Great job Ron!

[@rontalley]

Thanks! 🤗

[@hello15848]

I think you could make good content on Minks rehab.

[@rontalley]

Thanks for the nudge. 💪🏾

[@censoredpatriot2992]

Good job! Thanks for the tips!

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@sorrellperry4084]

Nice

[@Janiceaka-jlo0620]

Good job thanks for sharing 👍🏾👍🏾

[@JoLucJam]

If you nail it to the top and anchor it to the bottom, what will happen when that distance dramatically flexes due to expanding / shrinking clay?

[@Joefest99]

Thanks! 👍

[@rosewithrow2829]

How much weight does the bottle jack have to be rated for if you're doing posts for a covered patio? A 4-ton is like $30 but a 50-ton one is like $900!

[@pdubstuff]

Hi Ron, You have mad skills, I bought a Roybi Airstrike brad nailer, so excited about a tool. By the way Roy JR is touching the ceiling so I am going to have to give him a hair cut. I hope I don't hurt him. lol 💪Abort. 😂😂

[@grantmeyer03]

Awesome content! Quick question I was hoping to put up a post as a light support. How sturdy would that base be if it didn't have the support on top? It would only be a 4x4, probably 8 foot high. Thanks!

[@rontalley]

With the post brackets and some beefy screws, a 6x6 or 4x4 sits pretty sturdy.

[@jonnygunner65]

It’s like watching Luther Vandross put up a structure. Never too much ..

[@Pseudify]

What about applying some type of adhesive to the top of that post instead of having those toe screws showing?

[@rontalley]

Typically you cap over the bracket and screws like I showed at the end of the video but whatever works and is long lasting!

[@mlwashington4118]

Bruh Ron!! Nice Job!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!! ???? Susta here would like to know what type paint to get for bathroom cabinets and how do you take the center broad off in front of the sink?

[@rontalley]

Valspar cabinet and furniture paint but be sure to prime first. Used Valspar bonding paint for the primer. Center is sometimes clipped on, stapled or glued. Watch the video on the tip out tray to see how I removed mines.

[@robinharris9591]

Hi Ron I think you could a house from ground up. Thanks sharing.

[@rontalley]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@Bobbie223]

Thxxxx🎉

[@WigsGlam]

Great Job💪💪💪 Can i hire you❤

[@connorringling]

How are you sealing the concrete? If water gets in that whole you drilled it will freeze in winter and crack the brand new porch. Asking because I am in the same boat!

[@rontalley]

Installed hundreds of these and haven’t ran into that issue…

[@connorringling]

@@rontalley thanks, that’s Good to know! I’m just gonna throw in some epoxy for peace of mind.

[@jasondlion]

If you are replacing posts but it's settled and sank over the past 40 years. Am I fine to raise back to level? My carport has sank roughly 3 inches and it's time to replace the posts. Thank you.

[@rontalley]

Yes, it’s ok to jack it back up. Just take your time.

[@robremlap4071]

Can I just cut a 4x4 on a slant and jam it in under the porch for support then install the new one. I don't have a jack to use. Will it work this way??

[@rontalley]

Maybe…However, you can get a bottle neck jack from Harbor Freight for little of nothing. Use the jack so you don’t hurt yourself or damage the header.

[@Carlos-cz4gk]

How much can you charge for this type of job ? I have client who is needing replacement. Labor only

[@rontalley]

$175 per post. $225-$250 if they are skirting.

[@None-YaBusiness]

Awesome job done 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💛💛💛💫👋🏽💎🦋🇬🇧

[@jZXDvcjb]

Hi what are the posts made of?

[@GardeningwithLadyCheryl]

First. Aunt Cheryl ❤

[@MiMiMiMi-qf7cm]

💐💐💐💐💐💐🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. CHERYL 💞

[@GardeningwithLadyCheryl]

Great job nephew!❤

[@rontalley]

Hey Auntie! Thanks for the support. 🙏🏾

[@sonsofliberty3081]

Use the hammer function on the drill. Much faster

[@rontalley]

I’m pretty certain that I was using the hammer function. It’s just not an SDS so it’s slower.

[@JashuaWhite]

Looking to do something similar. Where can I buy a hollow wood post? Also, did you end up wrapping the post, top and bottom with anything?

[@rontalley]

Post came from Builders First Source and wrapped the bottom with 1x8 and top with 1x4.

[@minhtamducnguyen3070]

Where did you buy the posts, Ron?

[@tonymckinney9342]

Where did you purchase those column post?

[@rontalley]

Builders First Source They are called Cox Columns and other vendors supply them and even some big box stores.

[@zachthegunguy]

Hey where did you get the mount?

[@rontalley]

Builder’s First Source but you can find them at the big box stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot.

[@zachthegunguy]

@@rontalley thank you brother! I’ll be changing mine and mounting this weekend

[@valeriescott2754]

Hey I'm from Sharon Channel😍💪🏾maybe you could help Minks 😉 😊

[@rontalley]

👍🏾

[@Jennie-wm3qj]

😊👍🏽

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@jwoo530]

Me, thinking I could easily do this 🤡

[@ihystxria]

You and me both. But I gotta start somewhere 😂

[@LETHIAGA]

Now come do mine please

[@rontalley]

🤣🤣

[@tessmackey9201]

Make all things better

[@rontalley]

Thanks for watching!

[@ELFWARZ_DOT_COM]

Nice job. Thanks.

[@javelintaylor6505]

Thank you