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    rucantu Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 23, 2009, 06:20 PM
    6X6 Post Twisting
    I recently built a 9'H x10'W x 10'L Pergola on a concrete slab. Each corner has a 6x6 pressure treated post and one of the post has started to twist on the bottom. The top has not been affected yet but I am worried it soon will. Any way of trying to straighten out the post. The post is anchored to the concrete but I believe the recommended 1 bolt anchor wasn't enough support. Please Help!
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    Aug 23, 2009, 07:08 PM

    A 6x6 twisted, not bowed? Unusual.

    No amount of bolting would have prevented. You will just have to replace it.
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    Aug 24, 2009, 01:58 AM

    There are grades of pressure treated lumber.

    Need ones that are structure rated.

    Chuck
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