Basement Support Post Replacement

Akron big moe 56 in adjustable jack post.

Basement support post replacement.

Width for stability and is non adjustable for security. Basement technologies has years of experience replacing support posts. More product details close super s 7 ft. It is ideal for correcting sagging floors and basement beams and providing secondary support for room additions remodeling projects porches and decks.

I m replacing 6 by 6 wooden support posts in the basement of my 95 year old home. The 3 posts were sitting on concrete piers which are 3 5 inches below the concrete floor the rest of the floor. Measure the height between the support beam and the top of the jack s lowered piston then deduct 1 2 in. Can support up to 14 600 lb.

Lally column is 7 1 2 ft. In length and can support up to 14 600 lb. The new beam must be designed to carry the weight of the floor above over a greater span. Akron 19 in adjustable jack post.

The metal posts can be replaced by a wooden post such as a 4 x 4 or a 6 x 6 if you decide that you need a permanent vertical support. If they have been compromised don t wait until it s too late to have them replaced and to make your home safe. Do not get normal wear and tear on a house confused with the effects of land subsidence or other external forces that can cause stress on a house in a long term situation. For pricing and availability.

The post they support above can be removed only if a new and stronger beam is installed. For pricing and availability. And cut the post to length. Find my store.

Thick steel plate between the piston and the bottom of the load bearing post to prevent the piston from becoming embedded in the post. To determine the beam s required size and span limit you should ask a structural engineer to calculate the load requirements.