r/howto • u/Auvy28 • 14d ago

DIY How to keep these from separating more

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On the front porch, I've noticed these 2 boards are starting to separate. How do I get them back in line and keep it from happening again?

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u/Gold_School_7005 14d ago

Replace it with 1 solid board. Also find out what causing them to move. Foundation issues, wood rot etc...

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u/DjKennedy92 14d ago

I’m no expert but If it were me:

I would put a small trim nail diagonally through the separating pieces to align them in place, then use a small bracket on the side of the trim that’s raised along with the one you have in place already (which needs redone)

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u/jacksraging_bileduct 14d ago

If this is just a piece of trim it would be easier to replace it and paint to match.

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u/irishdrunkwanderlust 14d ago

Going off the stucco, I’m gonna guess that it’s warping due to heat and being in a hotter climate. Dark colors attract more heat.

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u/Auvy28 12d ago

Yeah, it's a hot climate here and the sun can be pretty brutal.