Monday, September 19, 2011

How can I replace the pier blocks on a patio cover?

I have patio over a slab that has pier blocks holding the post.

The blocks are cracked, what is the best way to replace them

without taking down the whole patio?How can I replace the pier blocks on a patio cover?Rent a hydraulic jack, put some blocking on it, CAREFULLY lift the corner of the deck, remove the old block and replace it with a new one, and slowly lower it. It works best if you remove any %26quot;live load%26quot; such as tables, chairs, etc from the deck before you start. Make sure the block is the same height as the one you are replacing, or you will need to adjust the length of your post. Hope this helps.