Front Stoop Pictures!

[theodosia]

Heh, you wouldn't think I did anything else this weekend would you? In fact, I really did get a lot done... it's just that =this= is what got pictures, partially because of an aborted attempt to show what was happening to dxmachina for consultation and advice.

Saggy Suddenly on Saturday, the stoop floorboards, which had been off-kilter, suddenly sagged alarmingly

Gappy From the right -- there are still good boards, but they're not attached.

Even More Gappy From the left -- where the gap is severest. Note the good condition of the lumber underneath.

Blocked up Note that I've taken a whole bunch of shingles off the front (which was easier than you'd think, since the boards they'd been nailed to were essentially gone), and then carefully stacked concrete blocks as I jacked up the support beam. It's not exactly level, but it is much safer-looking and feeling.

Comments

[dxmachina.livejournal.com]

Heh. Now that I see the pictures, I remember the setup. Nice work. Keep an eye on the blocks. If they start to lean outwards , you'll probably want to get the jack out again and readjust.

When you replace the thing, you might want to consider a lattice for the front instead of solid shingles, just to help with moisture control underneath. (They'll probably replace the main bits with pressure treated wood anyway, but every little bit helps.)

[theodosia.livejournal.com]

Noted, with thanks!

[farwing.livejournal.com]

Wow...going to visit you just won't be as exciting anymore, now that the stairs aren't all scary. Well, I guess there's still Atlantis and BSG. ;)

[theodosia.livejournal.com]

It just won't be the same, will it? :-)