Chester Porch part 2

     Here I replaced the bottom rotted beams with PT and Simpson galvanized metal post standoffs.  This keeps the wood off the ground where it is prone to suck up the moisture and rot.   The top porch posts were  sitting on the porch floor which would eventually lead to moisture or termite damage.  I also installed standoffs here. 

    I gave all end grains a coat of paint and put a piece of aluminum flashing in between the standoff and post.  This will protect the posts from rot and keep any future bugs from trying to tunnel up any of the posts. The 5 1/2 inch finish base trims will then hide the standoffs.