Fantastic PORCH UPGRADE! Installing AFCO Aluminum Column Wraps
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2 жыл бұрынTrimming out the porches continues with unseasonably warm weather as we welcome the New Year. In this episode we install custom aluminum porch column wraps from AFCO Industries. AFCO is a 75 year old, 100% employee owned American manufacturer in Louisiana. They are the ONLY domestic column and railing manufacturer that extrudes their own aluminum products. Everything is finished with an AMAA 2604 powder-coat paint, offered in seven different finishes.
Part of AFCO’s Traditions Series of Aluminum Columns, the Natchez is based on a traditional, site-built box column design with the cap and base aesthetics of a “one by” wrap capped with 163 Base Trim molding. These have the same matching powder-coat finish of the Aluminum AFCO-Rail products.
This product can be used to wrap an existing post like in our project or as a stand-alone, structural post. Without any additional support, the Natchez column can support up to 20,000 lbs. of dead-loading depending on the width of the column.
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@PaulyOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
Happy New Years! Looks like a great partnership going with AFCO! Man, those turned out beautifully!! (Even the one you had to fudge around looks perfect!) Can't wait to see the railings go up!
@RJFord-xs2os 2 жыл бұрын
I wish we lived in a world where you could invite us over to have a beverage with you and Jamie on your new front porch!
@bonnieodoon2980 2 жыл бұрын
You never fail to amaze me: 1) your research before making major decisions, 2) rounding up vendors with outstanding and visionary products, 3) finding sub-contractors that are highly skilled and are proud of their work, 4) your self discipline on focus, focus, 5) your wife/life partner - who matches you in smartness & hard work and finally, your reality insight. Enjoy your mountain high quality homestead. Your family created it! We got to watch!
@alvinwoods639 2 жыл бұрын
Now that is a house well put together!! Happy New Years to Y'all. May your next years in your beautiful home be filled with Joy, Peace and Love.
@angelacross2216 2 жыл бұрын
You find the most classy and beautiful products for your house build. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year.
@morganandreason 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a million bucks! Water will find its way inside the aluminium cover and probably there will also be condensation, so if I were you, I'd leave at least one side of the bottom uncaulked, so that it can run out.
@PaullaWells 2 жыл бұрын
You could make some really cool candle lanterns from the cutoffs for citronella candles or the like. Some for setting on tables and others for hanging. Those came out so nice! They look really good and are a perfect color match. Great job!
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
That would be cool
@PaullaWells 2 жыл бұрын
@@Guildbrookfarm - Right?!? And they’d match.
@wandadibble5426 2 жыл бұрын
Another thing the ends can be used for is to hide the pots of plants, or they could be used as planters if they had a bottom installed. Best wishes for the new year.
@tiffanyhaberacker 2 жыл бұрын
Your home is coming together so beautifully! I love the colors & styles you chose. It fits the landscape so well.
@seshenofthenile2363 2 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking about children and the height of the porch when you mentioned not using the horizontal railing. Smart to think of that and prevent accidents.
@TWC6724 2 жыл бұрын
Post look great and so does that door.
@stan3198 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up on the cable railing. Have a friend with toddler grandkids that visit quite often and he has that type of railing and I'll bet he never thought of that.
@WendyK656 2 жыл бұрын
Jeremy, this sure looking beautiful and love the color as it is a good match with the house.
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dellazoe 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is looking some kind of good! The idea you used to fix the "twisted post" worked perfect and they all look as straight as can be (despite the twist inside). I absolutely love the way the color looks and you can't tell it is aluminum. Great product to investigate, thanks for sharing the info and the install! Great work and craftsmanship as usual!
@rvanda449 2 жыл бұрын
We have enjoyed watching your journey. You saved us money and time on our homestead by watching things you changed. Thanks for sharing your journey. Wish you and your family the very best..
@tmackie1694 2 жыл бұрын
Those post wraps are just so handsome! They look fantastic!
@sandyjacobs6202 2 жыл бұрын
I have no idea why I thought the porch railings were going to stay the same I love them they are the topping of the porch but the color is what I love on it and the house I'm here waiting no more anxious then you guys lol
@Urban_homesteader 2 жыл бұрын
What a great blessing, your new home! Those neighbors did you a huge favor by pushing you out of your comfort zone. You are better off with the new start. When life gives you lemons 💪👏
@vikithomasson7772 2 жыл бұрын
I’m SO Glad I found u again! GREAT video! Ty for sharing! Looks great!
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome back!
@TheKamakuraGardener 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Those columns look fantastic! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I hope they weather well. 😃🐶👍🏾
@stevencjones5236 2 жыл бұрын
WOW! Those post wraps worked out really well and match color scheme perfectly! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
@70washington 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the update!!! Happy New Year to you both!
@ng3069 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! It looks amazing! Love the color.
@sovereigns1grace 2 жыл бұрын
Wow cool product. Now I'm looking at my patio posts with ideas he he.
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@cameronalexander359 2 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year and cheers to AFCO !!!
@sandyallen1488 2 жыл бұрын
The view from your deck looks so peaceful…it’s beautiful. So happy for you and the family Jeremy.
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
@richardburguillos3118 2 жыл бұрын
Wow that came out looking amazing. Better than I thought possible with such a product. Hmmm, guess I know what to look into now. Thanks for sharing the install. Happy New Year!
@Beecozz7 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!! Happy New Year and thanks for all the great content!
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year!
@southernwanderer7912 2 жыл бұрын
Those went together really well. Sounds like a fine product.
@jankarel6454 2 жыл бұрын
The house is just looking better and better. Good job!
@diamond6256 7 ай бұрын
Love the color. These are great. Thank you for the video.
@louislarose6613 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video ! Happy New Year From Canada !
@hallenw 2 жыл бұрын
Columns look amazing!
@mariowickel456 2 жыл бұрын
Looks Awesome Jeremy , Happy New Year to you and your family
@lynsmith2698 2 жыл бұрын
Your place looks fab and you guys are rockin this. I love the color of the trim and posts . Everything looks so good. Such great taste
@phillipfalconer1270 2 жыл бұрын
Colour scheme is super fantastic. Hope you have a super 2022, luv from South Africa
@freddien7 2 жыл бұрын
Looks really good so far cant wait to see next part Happy New Year from UK.
@adelacoburn1396 2 жыл бұрын
Ohhh that looks good, I like it... another one to check off the list. The house is looking beautiful 🤎 and it was nice to see Jaime even for a bit.. in the background 😉😊
@stevemustaikis6602 2 жыл бұрын
The Afco post wrap looks like a very good solution to ugly wood. Question, do you think the aluminum when warm to cold will condensate on the inside ? If so sealing the bottom might not be a good idea.
@kestraavalon 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Great job Jeremy !
@SWITCH7425 2 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year jammie.... sending good thoughts for 2022 to you and your family....from Zambia 🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲
@ladyangi100 2 жыл бұрын
That's Beautiful!
@darlynearmstrong1599 2 жыл бұрын
Hi guys Ooo wee now that's a house!! I can't wait to see it when you all make it a home with lots of love cooking !! What time is dinner?? It's so hard to remember that you guys move and started over what a build man!! Wonderful the love and care put in to a house to build your home!!! I just to that you guys for sharing and teaching along the way it's been so great seeing it come to life!!
@OutWestHomestead 2 жыл бұрын
Wow your house is looking great and a beautiful view.
@colleenscottcarmello5103 2 жыл бұрын
Wow.. massive difference.. it's really looking so good guys!! Happy New Year.. 2022 is going to be your year.. you will be moved into your new home !! YAY guys!!! I can't even imagine what the video's will be the end of 2022.. maybe even have some grass in the front yard.. :))
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year!!
@ltlhoss1117 2 жыл бұрын
Loving the color choices. It looks so much more like your completing the house, although the I know you still have a lot to do.
@caliemm2159 2 жыл бұрын
I love the steps.....what a nice view...
@mehmet284 2 жыл бұрын
amazing skills you have wow
@Annie.xx-xx 2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year Jaime and Jeremy. The house is looking amazing , so much hard work is paying off . The deck is beautiful. Well done
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Happy new year!
@jasonscreativeadventures3900 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Your almost ready to move in.. huh! Can't wait to see how things go once you've been able to start living in side.
@clipsfromcherie 2 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year 🎈
@hollywinsman9464 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, beautiful porch. Happy 10th Anniversary to you both.
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@maryritelli1667 2 жыл бұрын
Wow it looks great.
@lifeoflucretia 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Amazing job! LUCRETIA
@chelemichele1524 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet looks really good 👍 Have a good evening ❄❄❄
@craigs5212 2 жыл бұрын
Looking really great -- nice job. 3M VHB double sided acrylic foam tape also works great sticking things together.
@beachlife9419 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍 work bud
@NobleHomestead 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Happy New Year
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year V!
@brandytrevino 2 жыл бұрын
You exhaust me. Like no joke. I feel like a bum everytime y'all upload🤣 I'm stuffing my face while you're gettin' it...but man! The house is a beast!!!
@believehimornot7195 2 жыл бұрын
🤣
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
I’m tired 🤣
@markhudspeth8503 2 жыл бұрын
Love it
@rootsrocksfeathers1975 2 жыл бұрын
Classy!
@katherineyanagihara2909 2 жыл бұрын
Aloha! Good job as always Jeremy! Aloha Jamie & Family! 🥰
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@olberarosa2346 2 жыл бұрын
Happy new years I just JOINED your CHANNEL I REALLY ENJOY watching your VIDEO
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the circus! 🤣
@olberarosa2346 2 жыл бұрын
@@Guildbrookfarm 😆😆😆😆👍👍👍👍
@wndzman 2 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome! Glad to see you use a buffer on that Treated to aluminum contact. Have seen boat transoms if someone uses regular pressure treated and not marine plywood totally destroy aluminum transom. Holes everywhere.
@aspendell209 2 жыл бұрын
Historically the only type of wood preservative you could get for construction lumber was a cupperic-oxide solution (copper), either painted on the surfaces or infused via pressure treating. Now with all these "safer" chemicals, copper can't even touch our pressure treated boards? Crazy. Great video as always.
@mfanwelikeit3760 2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s more about the copper in the board reacting with aluminium. Aluminium can be pretty reactive
@ohske 2 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year
@ohske 2 жыл бұрын
Terima kasih ☺🙏
@alexfrederick9019 Жыл бұрын
The bases you can glue on with urethane sealant. You don't need the JB Weld. OSI works well and comes in bronze. Caulk behind it, at the joint, then across the top and the bottom. Put masking tape on it until it sets up and it's good to go.
@matthewsteitz7296 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job, the material looks solid. I would suggest leaving a weep hole at the base so any water from condensation has an escape route. That aluminum will probably condensate in the sunny areas and the water needs an escape route.
@baseballhunk723 2 жыл бұрын
Since you sealed the bottoms, how did you(will you) seal the tops of the posts in case any rain drives in and hits the tops?
@jamest5149 2 жыл бұрын
A suggestion, drill a weep hole in the bottom of your post trims… I would not have sealed the bottoms, any water that make it’s way in the top of the posts will now fill up the post trims.
@zeninsyt 2 жыл бұрын
Here in Canada, the temperature gets much lower and has a wider range than where you are, so aluminum is not as popular due to the expansion and contraction that sometimes reveals seams and gaps ;) Your application looks great :)
@practicalguy973 2 жыл бұрын
Yep. I've seen covering wood posts with aluminum turn into a disaster some years down the road. I think even Mike Holmes show had an entire sub division that all had that issue with relatively new homes. Metal with the different expansion rates than concrete water gets in it can't get out and then there will be hidden rot at the base.
@JCZ2601NL 2 жыл бұрын
🇳🇱Happy New Year 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍀
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Same to you!
@darrenjones5885 2 жыл бұрын
The house is looking good. If you want to see something really badly twisted look up Chesterfield Crooked Spire.
@paulpilarski 11 ай бұрын
I am about to install these and I thought hte JB weld was a good idea. Wouldn't you want to JB weld the top caps while they rest on the bottom ones, then slide them up into positions to screw them as a surround to top of column? Seems like it would be hard to get the mitered corners aligned with screwing them two pieces separately. Do you think that is reasonable approach?
@pekulike 2 жыл бұрын
A great looking product, can it come apart once clipped together if needed
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@rossvanwyk1520 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the information on the posts. I'm curious, what did you use to cover the beam? Looks like some trex decking?
@Guildbrookfarm 10 ай бұрын
Hardie board
@stevendavid7483 6 ай бұрын
How much does the 6x6x8 wrap labor cost approximately ?
@wayneguy6043 Жыл бұрын
What if the post twists?
@bigbuck2720 2 жыл бұрын
Just curious why didn't you go with aluminum soffit and ceiling on porch, dollars or availability, j b weld on bases something new, where did you get that idea
@belvadalidowich5314 2 жыл бұрын
I know the railings you are about to install will be around the porch but do you intend to also put a banister (or whatever it is called) next to those beautiful stairs? As an elderly person I could not possibly make those stairs without holding on to something. Believe me when you are old you will want to hold on to something going up the stairs.
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Of course. Its required by building codes also.
@dickdavidson3616 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like an excellent product, very good idea to wrap pt posts for long term no maintenance and more importantly for a better look and feel. Your description is thorough, just curious what the gauge of the aluminium is, it looks substantially thick which is great to prevent dents.
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
They are 1/8" thick aluminum and when assembled they're actually a structural column rated for 20,000lbs of load each. So they can be used alone without an interior PT wooden post.
@dickdavidson3616 2 жыл бұрын
@@Guildbrookfarm thanks, amazing
@craftybear01 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting product. Two questions... 1) are you going to drill a drain hole at the base of each post? You can be 100% certain that water will eventually get in, the trick is to ensure it can get out. 2) Did you consider fitting only three sides of the post cladding before putting the handrails on to allow access for packing and general adjustment?
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Yes a drain hole will be hidden behind the base trim. I hadn't thought about only doing 3 sides and then fitting the railing. That's a great idea.
@wallaceloper637 2 жыл бұрын
Good Choice just saying
@bhavens9149 2 жыл бұрын
Posts look good, have to agree on those doors, I think they will really look fine when Jaimie is done with them! getting close to done I'm thinking! can't wait to see you moved in! still waiting on Kitchen counters? or did I miss that?
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
You didn't miss the counters. We still have to do those.
@bettypierce5323 2 жыл бұрын
You outdo yourself every video.
@robertrockwell7581 2 жыл бұрын
so glad you did not go with the wire railing. I think it is ugly as I don't like the modern look. love this look as it matches the rest of the house. have a Happy New Year and stay safe and warm.
@rrezartbeqa83 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a question about porch posts. I need to replace my porch floor (w/pvc boards) and posts (w/cedar). Do the post rest on top of the TnG boards with solid blocking underneath or do they need to go through the floor and rest on the brick pillars? Thanks so much! Btw, you are a fantastic teacher!
@Guildbrookfarm Жыл бұрын
Posts usually sit on solid footers and deck boards are notched out around the posts.
@rrezartbeqa83 Жыл бұрын
@@Guildbrookfarm thank you for your reply! So in my case, with the brick pillars coming up few feet - I would just drill and install post brackets and fasten the cedar posts on to the brackets, correct? Should I wrap the bottom of the cedar posts with any flashing tape to protect them from moisture or just seal the bottoms of the posts?
@Guildbrookfarm Жыл бұрын
Porch posts/columns that hold up a roof need to be on footings. Railing posts bolt to the decking with blocking beneath. No need to treat cedar but I would use a good oil based penetrating stain.
@rrezartbeqa83 Жыл бұрын
Okay, sounds good! Thank so much!
@sheilam4964 2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍
@JaVvii3 11 ай бұрын
How much are these post? I went to their website but can’t find a pricing
@Guildbrookfarm 11 ай бұрын
You'll probably have to get a quote from a dealer.
@homegrownorganics5905 2 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you wrap the blocking isn’t that aluminum touching wood there ?
@manolisgledsodakis873 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think that the blocking has been chemically treated so it should be fine.
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
The blocking isn’t pressure treated.
@Jonzuber 2 жыл бұрын
Do you plan on building houses for your children on site?
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
Possibly. Planning on building quite a few things here.
@Miguel195211 2 жыл бұрын
How many sq ft is the home? TIA
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
About 2k
@ronboerjan6101 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great, less talky talky, more worky worky..
@seshenofthenile2363 2 жыл бұрын
It's not easy building a home and he runs a channel...he's supposed to talk.
@tedreid1035 2 жыл бұрын
Bet this guy does more worky worky than 10 of the commenters in this thread put together.
@SourBogBubble 2 жыл бұрын
😎🤙🦅
@billdursa4724 2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't it be less expensive to just buy aluminum columns originally.
@tonygrimes13 2 жыл бұрын
Would not have the strength to hold up porch roofs.
@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын
They actually would. These are rated for 20,000lbs of structural load each when used with a top and bottom plate.
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