Temporary Porch Roof Support T Brace

Use 2 inch carriage bolts to secure the posts to the mounting brackets.

Temporary porch roof support t brace.

Temporarily supporting porch roof a peice of 2x can handle immense weight if it is straight down like a column as long is it is prevented from bowing. Repeat for each brace until they re all in place. Once both of the brackets are secured set a post into them. Make sure they re tight.

Tuck the angled side of the brace under the eaves with the cut part pressing vertically against the support beam that meets the columns. Screw the brace into the beam with 3 inch screws driving them into the side of the board at an angle. Cut one brace to support the porch from the front then cut another brace to support from the side and cut a third that can temporarily replace the post after it s removed. Prepare the porch supports.

Continue installing porch roof supports. Stand a post up in the bracket and hold a level on its side. Install another bracket in this position. If you are thinking about replacing old rotted porch posts the first thing you ll need to know is how to jack up and support the roof structure properly and.

The t shape makes them way more rigid to avoid bowing out and snapping under load. Once it is plumb mark the position on the porch roof.