How to replace Deck 4x4 Posts with 6x6 Posts for Composite Deck

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Published 2022-07-09

In this video we learn how to replace the deck posts for any reason if they are old, or weak with 6x6 or any other size you like.

Material used
** Amazon USA ***
6x6 post base amzn.to/3c4W7Zq
3 inch deck screw amzn.to/3RmaCbn
3/4 Hammer Drill bit amzn.to/3yqcjMi

Amazon Canada:
3/4 Hammer Drill bit amzn.to/3uFAQvL
3 inch deck screw amzn.to/3yW0HSJ
6x6 post base amzn.to/3PeDIYr

Tools needed:
DEWALT 20V MAX XR Impact Driver amzn.to/3OWd4DO
Bosch Hammer Drill amzn.to/3AGyjW6

Tutorial by To Do Tips from Canada
www.ToDo.tips

All Comments (3)

@drlogiudice 10 months ago

I was just thinking you could have sistered two 2x6 on each side and then a 2x4 between each of the 2x6 and not had to remove the 4x4 as you did. Just another option for those that are considering doing this. If the original 4x4 was rotten, then of course change it, but they way you did it is probably cheaper than my method.
@floralnorwood8380 5 months ago

Is there any worry of lag bolt head splitting the bottom of the 6x6 post.? Was the post measure from the bottom saddle up or from the lag bolt head up? They're what? 1/2 inch?