Do I Need to Worry About Replacing a Rusted Lally Column?

Whether you are building a new home or renovating an existing one, it's essential to have a professional inspect your structural integrity. This is especially true if you have a steel support column. If you have any signs of rust or corrosion, you should consider replacing your column immediately. A rusted column can be dangerous and may even be unsafe. Fortunately, replacing your column is a simple process.

Lally columns are round structural steel columns that provide support to beams. They can be used both indoors and outdoors. These columns are usually filled with concrete to provide structural strength. There are two plates that surround the column: a top plate and a bottom plate. These plates are secured to each other with screws. Each plate has a hole for a screw head, and they are fixed at a specified distance from each other.

Lally columns are available in varying sizes and lengths. They range in size from three feet to fourteen feet. They are usually filled with high-strength concrete to provide a permanent solution. However, they can be installed temporarily as well. If you are building a new house, it's a good idea to have a structural engineer to review the design of your structure. A structural engineer will determine if the new structure is structurally sound. A certified engineer can also design a bracing job if needed.

A rusty or corroded steel support column should be replaced as soon as possible. Even if it isn't structurally deficient, the metal may rust overtime, which may eat through the steel. To prevent this from happening, you should wire brush the rust off of the steel. Then, seal the column with rust-inhibiting paint. You can also consider hiring a professional rust removal company to perform the job.

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Once you have determined that your column needs to be replaced, you'll need to find a contractor who can perform the work. A contractor can also help you determine the condition of your footing. If you have a dirt floor, you'll need to excavate the area. If you have a solid concrete footing, you can hire a concrete cutter to break up the concrete inside the circle.

The cost of installing all columns depends on the type of members that you have, as well as their condition. Often, the price increases as the size of the beam increases. You should also consider the condition of your footing, as it will need to be reinforced to provide a permanent solution. In addition, if you need to install a new wall column, you may need to consider having a structural engineer to prepare a design.

Depending on the location of your lally column, you may need to install a temporary support post. Temporary posts are also known as jack posts, and they are used to provide support to joists and other horizontal members. They can also be used to correct sagging beams.

You can also install an adjustable screw jack column next to the damaged column. This is a simple procedure that can be done by a professional contractor. If you decide to install an adjustable lally column, you'll need to install the screws into a hole in the bottom of the column. You should also install a bearing plate onto the footing.

For more information on lally columns, contact XStructural. Our team can replace lally beams, steel beams, wood beams, support beams, and more. Our foundation repair experts can install or replace your home’s columns to create or restore their structural integrity. Call us (617) 304-1462 foe lally column replacement services.