mike rousseau Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 So over the past few years my front porch has sunk in one corner...I know I know... I should have fixed it when I noticed... But anyways... Today I dug down to the bottom of the post to find it had slipped off the base... So I jacked it up and rebuilt a new wider base...then I let her down... But when I stepped back the porch-roof/awning...stairs... still looked twisted... So I was thinking because it twisted over the course of a few years... Maybe it has to twist back? Settle in...??? So I left the hole unfilled and the "said corner" a bit higher then where I want it... So I can come back to it for adjustments... So what do you guys think... Will it twist back...?? I think/hope so... Lol Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I think that you are likely out of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Nope....it's toast.... Call jedimaster to come and tear it down....LOL. Sorry...couldn't resist! Hope it self adjusts for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Nope....it's toast.... Call jedimaster to come and tear it down....LOL. Sorry...couldn't resist! Hope it self adjusts for you! LOL... that was a "hey watch this" moment for sure! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) Wood has a certain amount of give and flexibility while still new, but as it dries and sits it gains a certain, for lack of a better word, memory, that is very difficult to correct. Edited April 16, 2013 by bigugli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWhite Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Wood has a certain amount of give and flexibility while still new, but as it dries and sits it gains a certain, for lack of a better word, memory, that is very difficult to correct. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Moisture is the key here. To bend a piece of wood we use steam and pressure to warp it into a bow. We then let it dry under tension and it retains the warp. This is the process that has already happened Mike. If it is steamed and counter warped it can take on the new shape. unfortunately there is no economical way to do this. The warp is there to stay but can be slightly lessened if you soak it down and put 300 lbs or more weight on it but it is not really worth the effort for the results will be minimum. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) I am on my way....I have the poulan and the sledge hammer in the trunk... its your lucky day. Get out the beers... Yee Haaaa!!! Edited April 16, 2013 by jedimaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Dang... Not really what I was hoping to hear... Thanks everyone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I concur with all the above but WAIT maybe Jedimaster I am on my way....I have the poulan and the sledge hammer in the trunk... its your lucky day. Get out the beers... Yee Haaaa!!! If anyone knows how to fix it you sure can lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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