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Episode #80 – Porch posts

by The Handyguys on September 10, 2009

Handyguy Paul installs some new porch posts

Architectural Posts and ColumnsIn this show we discuss installing new porch posts and the many choices beyond the traditional wood posts.

Some materials:

  • Wood
  • PVC
  • FRP (Fiberglass-reinforced Polymer)

The Handyguys discuss some advantages and dis-advantages of each. We then discuss some things to consider when installing new porch posts. Paul installed the FRP posts. Listen to the podcast for all the details.

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{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }

Cat September 13, 2009 at 6:40 pm

Great podcast on porch posts — there’s nothing I’d rather think about…

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The Handyguys September 13, 2009 at 8:12 pm

Funny – Thanks for your comment Cat

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Tool-Rank September 14, 2009 at 3:08 pm

FRP is a product I use at work for the inside walls of restaurant bars. It comes in 4×8 sheets, is about 1/8″ thick and is textured. It smells like flowers when you cut it. :)

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The Handyguys September 14, 2009 at 3:23 pm

Wow – Flowers? Paul, did your project come out smelling like roses?

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