Timeline for replace load bearing post with steel column
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| Dec 11, 2015 at 21:39 | comment | added | ArchonOSX | If it is in a basement you don't need to dig that deep (there is no worry of frost heave) but a footing is a good idea. 8" thick for a footing is plenty and 16 to 24" square. | |
| Nov 11, 2015 at 19:41 | comment | added | tjcinnamon | I'm replacing an existing post that has the same configuration. I'm more concerned with fastening the post to the ground and the joist such that it can't be moved. It's one joist under a non load bearing wall with an 8ft run. Whatever solution I use (4x4 or steel column) should support the weight. | |
| Nov 11, 2015 at 19:34 | history | answered | Steve Howerton | CC BY-SA 3.0 |