Extend Posts. Adding a privacy barrier or roof shelter to a deck is a frequent reason to make existing railing or deck posts taller. Extending fence posts to raise the height of the barrier is another reason to lengthen 4×4 posts. Two other reasons …

Jan 15, 2019 · I think the simplest way to extend the posts would be with a half lap joint: You'd want to make the lap section at least six inches long, and longer would be better. Use two 1/2" bolts to bolt the joint together using large washers on both sides of the joint.

May 18, 2023 · This post will provide you with the information you need to get started extending the vertical length of your 4×4 post in no time. We’ll go over everything from the simple supplies needed to complete this project, as well as how best to execute each step.

Nov 16, 2009 · What would someone recommend to extend the length of an existing 4 x 4 that is cannot be replaced? Situation: A friend of ours just had a new post frame building installed. The building will be used as a horse stalling barn.

Feb 17, 2024 · There are three different ways to extend your wooden fence post. The two easy ways are adding a metal fence post extender fastener to both posts on the front and back or adding a wood face board on the front and back of both posts.

Don't dig up your 4x4 fence post with concrete when you can just extend your post with a method we are displaying here. We used the following:1. Screw Dowe...

Here are some of best methods for extending wooden posts that we have come up with through years of experience. Extending Wooden Posts - Method 1: We use 1/4" thick x 4" x 4" galvanized steel plates that have holes pre-drilled in the corners (before galvanizing to avoid rust).

Jul 14, 2017 · What I have done is to put 1/2" copper tubing into the center of the existing 4X4 and extend it into the new 4X4 above. It requires drilling holes about 6" deep in the centers of each 4X4 and about one foot lengths of copper tubing ( or steel pipe).

Aug 30, 2020 · The idea is to add a horizontal open trellis type of extension area for climbing plants so it will be open and with only a few horizontal 2 inch boards. Is it possible to replace the post with 10 feet ones without taking out the fence? (standard vertical wood fence).

Oct 22, 2007 · On the two outside corners of the deck my 4×4 posts that hold it up 9 feet off of the roof-deck below extend up about 16″ above the new deck. After this deck is established solidly I’m going UP by extending the 4X4’s another 9 feet to a second deck/roof above the first.