Construction Knowledge Series - Column Supports
Custom Built Porch Column Supports Porch columns can experience decay and excessive water infiltration at their bases. This can be due to the configuration of the roof overhang, the rain water down spout location or in the this case the configuration the handrail connections as well as the roof overhang. A simple and cost effective solution to remedy this situation is to cut the column and place a decorative column base at the desired height. The process involves jacking up the porch to relieve the comprehensive load from the column, typically a 3 ton jack is all that is needed. Consult an Engineer before making any changes to structural components. Take a measurement from the bearing surface to the underside of the cut off ...