How To Notch A 4x4 Awning Post

Next outline the post locations on the awning and remove the posts.

How to notch a 4x4 awning post.

Prop the boards in place and secure each one by driving a screw through its front edge and into the awning s fascia. I recently replaced my antique front porch columns posts with some 4x4s but they were just too plain and boring and did the opposite for curb appeal. Drive a stake into the ground in front of each footplate to keep it from slipping. Do not over tighten.

Do not over tighten. Make sure to check out the best part at 6 45 in the video. Next i set the saw depth to its maximum and cut on both sides from the end of the 4x4 down to the depth cut. When notching 4x4 s or 6x6 s i mark all sides where the notch will be then set the saw to the depth of the notch and cut on the appropriate line.

In this case it would be the 45 degree angle line where the 2x6 will lay. Drill thru the beam and post. Set your beam into the notched pocket and drill pilot holes for your through bolts set 2 from the top and bottom of the beam. In your case i would pressure block then through bolt the roof support post.

Do not notch i would not notch a 4x4. It is against code here you can notch a 6x6 but not a 4x4. Showing how i notched 4x4 post for a deck. Here is a picture of pressure blocking 6x6 bench supports in front of a railing.

After the kerfs are cut use a chisel from the side across the grain to remove any remaining wood from the notch area. Hammer your through bolts through your pilot holes through the beam and post and tighten with a ratchet. The general method is to use a circular saw or table saw with a miter gauge to cut a series of kerfs see photo below ensuring that the first and last kerf define the bounds of the notch. Cut the notches with a jigsaw.