{"id":661,"date":"2017-04-26T14:56:36","date_gmt":"2017-04-26T13:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/?p=661"},"modified":"2023-03-28T12:37:49","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T11:37:49","slug":"simple-decking-repairs-fix-wobbly-framing-posts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/simple-decking-repairs-fix-wobbly-framing-posts\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fix Wobbly Decking Framing Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The second in our series of blogs on simple decking repairs, this week we\u2019re looking at another of the most common decking issues. We\u2019re turning our attention to dealing with \u2018unstable newels\u2019 (or \u2013 in other words \u2013 wobbly framing posts).<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>What You\u2019ll Need<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-responsive alignnone wp-image-664 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutting-Your-Kitchen-Worktop-To-Size-How-Best-To-Prepare-2.jpg\" alt=\"tools for repairing decking\" width=\"730\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutting-Your-Kitchen-Worktop-To-Size-How-Best-To-Prepare-2.jpg 730w, https:\/\/savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cutting-Your-Kitchen-Worktop-To-Size-How-Best-To-Prepare-2-300x123.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Much like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/replace-decking-boards\/\">when we wrote last week<\/a> about replacing broken or rotting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/decking\/decking-boards.html\">decking boards<\/a>, you\u2019ll be pleased to hear you don\u2019t need to be especially tooled up to tackle this one. You might find yourself having to make the repair several times over the years though, so it helps to get it right first time.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll mainly just need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A drill<\/li>\n<li>Two half-inch coach bolts<\/li>\n<li>A hammer<\/li>\n<li>A replacement newel post (just in case)<\/li>\n<li>A healthy degree of caution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step One: Drilling The Holes<\/h3>\n<p>The very first thing you\u2019ll need to do is measure the thickness of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/decking\/handrails-spindles-and-panels.html\">newel post<\/a>. (To be honest, at Savoy Timber we find it easier to do this using the Imperial system, but it\u2019s up to you!). Once you\u2019ve got that measurement, add an inch to it, then buy two \u00bd-inch-diameter coach bolts of that length plus a nut and a washer for each one. So, for example, if your newel is 4 inches long, you\u2019ll want 5-inch coach bolts. Then use the drill to drill \u00bd-inch-diameter holes through the post and framing. Make sure you set them well apart, with one about 1-\u00bd inches from the top of the framing, and the other about 1-\u00bd inches up from the bottom of the post.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s possible that your drill bit won\u2019t be long enough to go through the post and framing. It happens! In this case, the obvious solution is to buy a longer drill bit, but a long spade bit will do the job just as well. You can get versions of up to 16-inches long at DIY shops.<\/p>\n<p>Important tip: make sure you offset the holes, otherwise you might accidentally split the post! Drill them at a slight angle so that you avoid hitting the joist hangers, the framing anchors or any other obstructions.<\/p>\n<h3>Step Two: Tightening The Bolts<\/h3>\n<p>That\u2019s the tricky bit done! Just take a moment to make sure that the posts are aligned properly \u2013 they should be pointed straight up, not twisted or at a slight angle. If they are, you might risk damaging them, which you\u2019ll recognise as being completely the opposite point of a repair. Tap the coach bolts through the holes with a hammer \u2013 gently! When it comes to DIY, it\u2019s always best to err on the side of caution.<\/p>\n<p>Install the nut and washers on the other ends of the carriage bolts, then slowly tighten the nuts until the bolt heads are set flush (completely level and even) with the post. Make sure you don\u2019t over-tighten them, too. They\u2019ll sink into the soft wood without too much effort, and once again if you\u2019re overly enthusiastic you might risk damaging the posts.<\/p>\n<h3>Step Three: Admire Your Handiwork<\/h3>\n<p>That\u2019s the job done! Remember, we\u2019ve said it a lot anyway, but the gentle touch is key throughout. If you\u2019re not entirely confident, take a step back and have another look at things. Never start drilling or hammering if you\u2019re not completely sure of what you want the end result to be \u2013 it\u2019s the fast-track to disaster!<\/p>\n<p>Even if things go a bit wrong, we\u2019ve got you covered here at Savoy Timber. We have a range of replacement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/decking.html\">decking supplies<\/a>, including newel posts, on our website. On the other hand, you can always pop in to one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/our-stores\">our stores<\/a> in Preston, Blackpool or Wigan, and one of our friendly members of staff will be only too happy to give you some face-to-face advice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t forget to follow us on Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/mobile.twitter.com\/savoytimber\">@SavoyTimber<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The second in our series of blogs on simple decking repairs, this week we\u2019re looking at another of the most common decking issues. 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