I need two posts to hold up a beam that will be running the legnth of my house. lowes and home depot do not carry anything larger than 3"
2006-08-22 19:44:05 · 6 answers · asked by scott m 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
When I needed 3" by 12" steel "C" channels I contacted a steel fabricator and had them custom cut, drilled, and delivered. But no body within 100 miles could do the fabricating.
Consider using steel support "bases" used in house moving or manufactured housing. They look little like a support pillar for a car frame, like the letter "A". Some of those bases are rated at 10K pounds. Actually if you plan to leave these under your home, consult with a licensed civil engineer to safely support the beam. Have you considered concrete blocks with wooden wedges?
2006-08-22 19:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by Sociallyinquisitive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a situation like this, try your local salvage yard-recycling center...save on the cost of material and help the environment at the same time. You might need to contact a local steel fabricating shop as you will probably need to weld saddles to support the beams on top and anchors or mounting plates on bottom. gl 2 ya
2006-08-24 06:12:32 · answer #2 · answered by Stevunruly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i get mine from my local welder.....he can order ur's and get it in a week for u....have u considered installing a 16" x 16" block pier? stronger, more base and upper support, cheaper than the steel......u will have to have a concrete pier in the foundation for either one, just a thought...
how about emailing me i would like to know hat size beam this is....i am assuming that it is main girder for the floor system...
have u considered using LVL's?
lic. gen. contractor
2006-08-23 05:38:05 · answer #3 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home depot or Lowes should have them in stock, most hardware stores can order them if you ask for them
2006-08-26 10:58:54 · answer #4 · answered by scruffy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they sell utility surport jacks that can be put it place perninant and then adjusted by screwing them up or down they are very handy
lowe's sells then in I think packs of two or 6
2006-08-23 02:53:21 · answer #5 · answered by Paul G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lowe's or any such place. They have jacks for this, explain what you need it for and I am sure they can help you
2006-08-23 02:46:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋