Guygan t1_j2685v4 wrote
Those columns are almost certainly not structural.
PeteyMcBuds t1_j26ei26 wrote
Agreed. That downspout will cause issues with the foundation as well. It is probably a combination of water directly affecting the column and also the porch, as the May pic the joints on the steps seem tighter. Make sure water is not entering on the top of the column somehow and keep snow and ice away from the base of it. Exterior caulk is your friend now.
m_n_d_12 OP t1_j26iq5q wrote
Did you mean “agreed” re porch sagging or wood shrinking? In person the steps look totally normal so I’m not sure the joints have actually widened. Also that spout is just for the small porch overhang. I don’t see obvious soil erosion and hard to imagine this suddenly occurred on a 100 year old place…
m_n_d_12 OP t1_j26cfnd wrote
Gotcha, I understand this column only sits under the front entry overhang so if it fails I know the house isn’t going to fall down. My concern is more whether this growing gap could indicate the porch is sinking/sagging relative to the house? Seems like that would be a lot of movement in a short time so I’m hoping/thinking it’s more related to seasonal wood shrinkage?
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