My front porch has a corner railing post that is notched on two sides. The top is 4×4, but only about 1.5"x1.5" goes below deck and it's fastened to the rim joists there. It is quite wobbly, and not safe, and I'd like to fix it properly. Is there a way to do this relatively simply?
Good way to fix a notched railing post
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Best Answer
The real answer is to replace the post. But if you need a quick fix, perhaps a couple of braces would work. I think that a wood post anchor might work too, if you can slip it over or under the post (maybe it's too late for that).