Decks and Railings: Strengthen Wobbly Posts

By Mike J. Preble

Replace deck boards, strengthen posts and pickets, stiffen bouncy decks.

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Photo 2. Tap in 1/2-in. carriage bolts, shim if necessary to plumb the post, and install washers and nuts. Tighten the nuts until the bolt heads are set flush to the post.

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