Load-bearing deck posts do more than hold up floor joists. They carry the weight of the deck, furniture, people, planters, and in Atlanta, the occasional soaked-through cushion after a summer storm. When a post rots, splits, or sinks, the load shifts and the whole structure starts to complain:...
Replacing a porch deck is one of those home projects where cost swings wide based on what you find once you open things up. In Atlanta, GA, the range for a straightforward porch deck replacement typically runs from $4,500 to $14,000 for small to mid-size porches, with larger or more detailed...
A deck should feel safe underfoot. If it bounces, tilts, or shows soft spots, you have structural issues forming. In Atlanta, we see this often after heavy storms or humid summers. Homeowners call us with two immediate questions: Will insurance cover it, and what will it cost to fix? The third...
Load-bearing deck posts do more than hold up floor joists. They carry the weight of the deck, furniture, people, planters, and in Atlanta, the occasional soaked-through cushion after a summer storm. When a post rots, splits, or sinks, the load shifts and the whole structure starts to complain:...