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Special assistance with this project was provided by Boston Welding ( ). Steel angle iron can be ordered to size and is sold at metal or welding shops.

Lally columns and the lumber used for the bridging can be found at the local home center or the local lumberyard. Slide any pipes or wires previously removed back through the beam and turn the water and power back on. Screw the angle iron into the beam and remove the temporary post.ġ2. Get the angle iron in place and slowly raise the jack until the angle iron is wedged up against the damaged beam.ġ1. Mount the angle iron on the jack and the temporary post. Pry the joist hanger away from the beam.ġ0. Be sure to turn off the water, power, etc. To repair damaged beams, locate a local welder or metal shop and request angle iron, cut and drilled to the length of the beam being repaired.Ĩ. Screw the metal plates to the beam and to the floor with the appropriate screws.ħ.

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Check the post for level before putting the full weight of the house back on it.Ħ. Put the post in place on metal plates and slowly remove the temporary post. Smooth out the bottom of the new cut with a hammer and cold chisel.ĥ. Measure and mark the replacement column and cut it to size with the large pipe cutter.Ĥ. Remove the old lally column with a grinder.ģ. Use the jack and the temporary post to support the structure before removing any posts.Ģ. Tools List for Repairing a Damaged Carrying Beam:ġ.