On Thu, 11 Aug 2005, Charlie S. wrote:

Need to shore up the porch before putting in new posts. Thus, I need to
support the outer band joist and this joists holding board at the same
time. Was looking to use A-frame structures to catch the both
beams/boards. However, I am just afraid the nails of this joist supporting
board may come loose or crack if I don't do it right. Any way to replace
or support this beam so it will have some more structural integrity?

http://mysite.verizon.net/stamkis/id2.html

This is probably as good a place as any to post this.

I looked at the pics and was unclear what exactly the " A-frame
structures" you were proposing were and how/where they would fit?

Have you considered joist hangers? I am not a carpenter but I have seen
those used in these sort of circumstances.

Was that a hole you were trying to highlight with the flashlight? It is
difficult to see.

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