Position the post and use the jack to raise the porch beam slightly until the old column can be removed.
Hiw to attach porch roof to fiberglass column.
Tom silva shows the proper way to install a structural and decorative column on a front porch.
Since the wrought iron column on this ranch style house was rusty and had seen better days it was replaced with a low maintenance fiberglass one.
Using two inch by four inch studs build a frame for columns that stand from the porch floor to the soon to be built roof.
Build support columns to help support the weight of your porch roof.
He also demonstrates several ways to install weatherproof flashing.
Here are some affordable products to consider when wrapping your front porch posts faux stone veneer.
This look can easily be achieved by wrapping your columns in a faux stone veneer.
Measure from the porch beam to the jack and cut the 4 4 to just under this length.
First a temporary brace was installed to support the porch roof.
Position a jack directly under the porch beam next to the column.
Brace the column frame in place using l brackets and concrete screws.
One beautiful way to update your columns is to let them rest on a stone pedestals.