Just wondering if I should mount my deck posts on top of my 2x6 decking boards or should I attach a 4x4 to the side beam. I've seen some videos where they cut the 4x4 to a 2x4 on the bottom and nail it to the side. I'm renovating my deck, so the old beams seem to be in good conditions but I'm having this massive dilemma right now. Also, the spiral nails are like impossible to take out and I have to cut them slowly which is becoming time-consuming. The ones I do manage to pull out are so rusted out and my old deck is cedar and I just bought a bunch of pressure treated lumber.Any tips and advise would be appreciated. Can upload pictures.Random pic of the deck, just the side. https://ift.tt/2U8gwQ6 Simple deck. via /r/DIY https://ift.tt/2ZsAs6t
