Look at the connected section
A few broken boards may sit between sound supports, or the whole section may move because a post is failing. Photos of both the detail and the full section help frame the review.
Define the replacement boundary
The scope identifies posts, rails, boards and hardware included in the repair. Weathered material and new lumber may remain visibly different.
Plan access and restoration
Post work can affect soil, plants and nearby paving. Confirm access and the work boundary before construction begins.
Photos help start the review. Access, concealed conditions and required professional review can change the construction scope.