How to properly anchor wooden porch columns to concrete pad

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I have a country style front porch that has non structural wooden columns that are anchored to the overhang and hang to the floor, a concrete pad. To stop the columns from moving around the builders wedged a shaved 2×4 between the column and the concrete. A railing is strung on the columns. Depending on the temperature decides how sturdy the columns are held in place and if anyone puts any weight on the railing a column will swing around. How can I fix this?

Best Answer

A post base. There are several styles, this is one.

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