Lifting beam for new columns duplex 1908

01-17-2008, 09:10 PM	#1
diyll Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3	Lifting beam for new columns duplex 1908 duplex center beam needs new columns under 6 x 8 beam. Is there an easier way to lift beam tp support than cutting up alot of 6x6 for cribing?

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01-18-2008, 01:25 AM	#2
Chris Johnson ICF Construction   Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 314	Lifting beam for new columns duplex 1908 Can you not use a couple of jacks to lift and hold while you are replacing? __________________ Chris

01-18-2008, 05:56 AM	#3
Bondo Master General ReEngineer     Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chaumont River, Ny. Posts: 3,160	Lifting beam for new columns duplex 1908 Quote: Is there an easier way to lift beam tp support than cutting up alot of 6x6 for cribing? Ayuh,....... Use Steel........

01-18-2008, 09:02 AM	#4
Kingfisher Woodworker and Contractor     Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 224	Lifting beam for new columns duplex 1908 Use a jack and 4x4 for like in the photo above but always place an solid support beside it after you have it at the right hight, a 4x4 with wedges in tight will do, to hold to load if the jack fails or leaks. Hate to do all your repairs and find out the jack leaked and your 2" lower than planned