How To Replace A Deck Post on Concrete

Mr Dog Poop inadvertently broke a deck post holding up his roof while parking a trailer. So his maintenance person has to replace the post using a chop saw, hammer drill and a few hand tools.
If you have a post that needs to be replace weather because of an accident or decay, this video should help you understand the easy process to replace the post yourself. It is a simple DIY project that will save you a lot of cash if you don't hire an expensive contractor.
These 4x4 posts are very common on decks, porches and covered open spaces.
Our apologies for the shaky video, the camera guy must have been drunk, but we could not shoot it again once the repair was completed. Hopefully you find it useful in spite of the drunk camera guy.

[@bsandbeertahoe]

And some beer!! Love it!

[@user-yh7ip1yh8i]

Having a cold one before starting the job. Like me, you are Mexican my friend. Welcome to the familia 👍

[@mrdogpoopcanfixit]

Thank you for making me an honorary Mexican. Do I need to start drinking Corona? That is what all my Mexican friends drink.

[@saidtheblueknight]

Putting the cut end down against the concrete (without any further treatment) is going to lead to rot quickly...it's like using untreated lumber. Ideally you would either seal it, or put the cut end at the top so that it's not soaking up moisture from the ground.

[@broken1965]

Someone who actually knows diy

[@herculesrockefeller1683]

Straight and plumb are two different things.

[@teddennison344]

FYI: You would NOT be able to use the bolt anchors on this project because the bulb on the end does not fit through the holes on the metal brace. I've found have to start the holes with the brace down, pull it up to finish the hole and drop the anchor in, and then put the brace back on to drill the next hole. I clicked specifically to see what kind of anchors you used, since that technique flat out won't work here.

[@broken1965]

He could of tapconed this its a loaded post