Material for porch brackets

11 years ago

I want to replace some of the porch brackets on my 125-year-old Victorian cottage. The existing ones are 3/4" material, tho I could go to 1" if I replaced all (which is an option). To get the width I needed at Lowe's or HD, I had to try a laminated, stain-grade pine, which I will seal, prime, and paint with Duration. But I am not convinced this stuff can last. Can anyone suggest other materials (hopefully readily available)?

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brickeyee
11 years ago
How large are the brackets?

Without dimensions it is pretty hard to recommend material.
jlc102482
11 years ago
I'm not sure what type of brackets you're looking for, but have you looked at the Vintage Woodworks site? I've been very happy with what I've ordered from them.
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danvirsse
11 years ago
I made some replacement brackets from Versatex cellular PVC. It can be sawed, routed etc with regular woodworking equipment (though carbide bits/blades hold up better). It is paintable any color, provided you request SW's "Vinyl Safe" formulation. I painted ours with Duration "Stamped Concrete" and they came out great.
augeydoggy
Original Author
11 years ago
I can't order premade, because they have to be exactly the same, per landmark rules. I am experimenting with some scraps of Azek, which I understand is basically the same as Versatex, but the melting while cutting is a bit of a problem. Also the blizzard that results from routing, but I can just keep the vac running...

The brackets are 17.5" x 28".

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