Phillip 0 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Can any one tell me who may of made these posts? I could not find a label on them. I need to look up and see if they are permanent post I know we have talked about this type of post before and I will look up the tread about them later tonight. Thanks for the help. Click to Enlarge 66.35 KB Click to Enlarge 66.26 KB Click to Enlarge 63.83 KB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc 77 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Found this ASHI Reporter article from 2006 about adjustable steel columns. Marc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Lamb 56 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 If it's not stamped you won't know who made it. I contacted Tiger Brand jack posts many years ago. The rep told me their basic screw jack is designed for temporary or additional support, not as a primary support. If the top, bottom and screw are secured they work great and hold up tons and tons of weight. Here's their link. You can call and talk to someone. That's what I did. http://www.tigerbrandjackpost.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurt 2 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Technically wrong, but probably just fine for a simple house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
allseason 0 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 If the pin in the center of the column is not welded it can be knocked out with a hammer and now you have no support. How is that permanent? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc 77 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 If the pin in the center of the column is not welded it can be knocked out with a hammer and now you have no support. How is that permanent? Then don't do that then! [] Marc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Kogel 33 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I have read, possibly right here, that the permanent posts will have welded ends, not just pressed or crimped together. Permanent posts will be heavy gauge steel. Also when installed, the threaded rod should be welded to the nut so it can't be turned. If none of the above, you got temporary jack posts. Easy one. [] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurt 2 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 They're definitely temporary posts. No question. It boils down to "how bad is it really?"....... My experience, in a simple house, is not bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Amaral 7 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I just shoot from the hip.. 'these are very strong, but temporary... replace them with permanent supports'... and move on.. I don't linger on it... If they asked why they were used, I simply say "I don't know'.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip 0 Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 You can tell that the basement area was re-done. There is about 12 of these posts. I am going to write it up and they (owners) can have someone else bless it. Thanks for everyones input. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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