Porch Roof Jack
You may hear a little cracking sound which is normal.
Porch roof jack. Slide the column out from underneath the roof. The jack did all the work. I have jacked up my porch roof for repairs. I purchased it at harbor freight tools love harbor freight for certain types of tools like these.
Akron 19 in adjustable jack post. Bottle jacks are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. The 4 ton jack that came with my ford transit van was more than sufficient to raise the porch a couple of inches. How to jack up a porch roof mycoffeepot org chapter 41 porch be gone pleasant valley ranch jacking up porch roof general diy discussions chatroom lifting porch roof you how to repair a sagging support beam tos diy.
Using 8 x 8 x 8 half cinder blocks i build a column to support the jack i would use to raise the porch. In this video i jack up the corner of porch roof so that i can successfully install a section of half round gutter. Akron big moe 56 in adjustable jack post. Both concrete stacks holding up the front corners needed to be relaid.
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. The porch is about 15 ft wide and 7 ft deep. For pricing and availability. Do not raise the roof any further than necessary to remove the porch column.
Slowly raise the jack until the column is free from the roof or beam. Took it up about half an inch at each corner and supported it with 2 6 s. Find my store. Model j big moe.
For pricing and availability. This jack has a maximum extension around 8 inches and it is about 20. Fortunately the adjustment i needed to make was a common size. 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.
18 long riser 3 1 2 saddle standard duty black. In doing so i lowered one stack nearly two inches to level the front edge of the porch deck.