Exterior post/column base: bearing, moisture and anchorage
A porch, canopy or small-roof column may look sound while its base hides decay, corrosion, bearing loss or inadequate anchorage.
Triage only — not a design.
VERT / GREEN · JAUNE / YELLOW · ROUGE / RED
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What the professional checks
The professional checks load, bearing, uplift/lateral restraint, anchorage, corrosion, decay, drainage and moisture separation.
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Checked: 2026-08-24
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