When selecting a porch column ensure that it can carry the weight of your roof.
Jacking up porch roof replace column.
So i found myself having to jack up one corner of our front side porch roof.
Before putting the stronger beam in place jack up the porch roof 7 3 4 inches to make room for the new taller beam images 1 and 2.
Jacking up an existing roof.
It s a good bet that if you are using the identical columns to those already on your porch your replacement column should be satisfactory.
I built a little attic in the garage roof space.
This time i was jacking the porch roof up so i could install my final and last portion of half round gutter.
This is the 3 rd time we ve jacked up a portion of this house.
Exterior wood porch columns can deteriorate and rot over time due to exposure the elements.
How to repair a damaged roof.
Before replacing a porch column with a new one you first have to remove the old one.
Because the column is likely supporting a heavy roof structure a temporary support will need to be used.
You may remember my postings last year on.
Now carefully remove the bracing and lower the porch roof on to the new beam images 3 and 4.
In this project i am building support beams that help carry the loads exerted on the roof beams in my garage.
How to raise a porch to replace the column is a matter of choice.
Porch columns are rated to support specific weights i e your roof.
Replacing a damaged porch column isn t that hard but proper safety precautions need to be taken to avoid injury or damage to the porch.
Using a hydraulic jack to lift a porch beam to replace a rotten column.