Akron 19 in adjustable jack post.
Porch roof jack.
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Akron big moe 56 in adjustable jack post.
The jack did all the work.
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Slide the column out from underneath the roof.
1 or 3 of a porch rework more buil.
If you are thinking about replacing old rotted porch posts the first thing you ll need to know is how to jack up and support the roof structure properly and.
Using 8 x 8 x 8 half cinder blocks i build a column to support the jack i would use to raise the porch.
The porch is about 15 ft wide and 7 ft deep.
18 long riser 3 1 2 saddle standard duty black.
Bottle jacks are available in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Model j big moe.
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For the jacking i used a pittsburgh 4 ton hydraulic bottle jack.
I purchased it at harbor freight tools love harbor freight for certain types of tools like these.
I have jacked up my porch roof for repairs.
The 4 ton jack that came with my ford transit van was more than sufficient to raise the porch a couple of inches.
No more low slope problems expanded view and natural light better air circulation excellent weather protection higher roof pitch reduces leaks debris accumulation gutter systems undisturbed easy to maintain designed tested manufactured in the usa.
You may hear a little cracking sound which is normal.
Get to the jacking of the porch roof already jack.
Both concrete stacks holding up the front corners needed to be relaid.
In doing so i lowered one stack nearly two inches to level the front edge of the porch deck.
Took it up about half an inch at each corner and supported it with 2 6 s.
Slowly raise the jack until the column is free from the roof or beam.
This jack has a maximum extension around 8 inches and it is about 20.
Do not raise the roof any further than necessary to remove the porch column.