I have plans to move a load-bearing post (small wall) about 30cm. It stands in the middle of an opening that is barely 3m wide. The post is built from 10 pieces of 2x3 inch studs with 2 studs in width. Double wall thickness, in other words. There is a load-bearing lightweight beam in between and floor joists that are supported by this post and other longitudinal walls in the house.
I am thinking of building a new post on the side before I tear down the existing post.
Questions:
- Can I do this without a prop?
- Does the construction need to be lifted slightly to fit in an equally high post?
- Does the construction need to be lifted slightly to be able to saw off the existing post, or will the new post and a simple reciprocating saw handle the job?
- Anything else I should consider?
Grateful for answers!
I am thinking of building a new post on the side before I tear down the existing post.
Questions:
- Can I do this without a prop?
- Does the construction need to be lifted slightly to fit in an equally high post?
- Does the construction need to be lifted slightly to be able to saw off the existing post, or will the new post and a simple reciprocating saw handle the job?
- Anything else I should consider?
Grateful for answers!
I have only moved slightly lighter load-bearing posts (like 2x2"6). I made the new post really tight and just hammered it into place with a sledgehammer. After that, I trimmed the old post. Also avoided doing this during the winter when there can be heavy snow loads. It's gone well.
How much do you want to move the post? It's important to remove the surface layer so you can see that a new post doesn't "miss" any loads. And of course, it should have a good support. If someone once really calculated the load for that post, it must be handling a significant load... Alternatively, it's a DIY enthusiast who as usual has over-dimensioned it quite a bit.
How much do you want to move the post? It's important to remove the surface layer so you can see that a new post doesn't "miss" any loads. And of course, it should have a good support. If someone once really calculated the load for that post, it must be handling a significant load... Alternatively, it's a DIY enthusiast who as usual has over-dimensioned it quite a bit.
Hello! It will be moved less than a meter. At the same time, for safety's sake, I will reinforce with 2 new wall sections, each with the same load-bearing capacity as the existing post. Today, there are two openings where the existing post stands in the middle. The idea is that it will become ONE opening instead.
The most important thing is that you understand how the underlayment and the fastening upwards can handle the load.
Is it a floor beam, does it have any support underneath at the original location, what does it look like at your new placement, splices in the joists, are you extending the lever arm, etc. Similarly upwards.
Is it a floor beam, does it have any support underneath at the original location, what does it look like at your new placement, splices in the joists, are you extending the lever arm, etc. Similarly upwards.
What is on the pole, maybe there is a joint that it supports?