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What you need to know about jack posts

You may often require the use of a steel post that would allow the temporary support of ceilings, walls and trenches, for the process that is commonly known as shoring. Shoring is the process which is used to temporarily support a building, vessel structure or a trench with shores or props during times when there is a danger of collapse or during repairs or alterations. The term shoring is derived from the idea of shore a timber or metal prop. It can be vertical, horizontal or even angled. The type of steel post often used for the shoring process is called the jack post. They also have a number of other trade names affiliated with them, which include lally column and acrow prop. They are widely standardized. They have a structure that is telescopic tubular, and consist of two primary parts. Their ends are usually fitted with flat plates which tend to provide additional support area. Jack posts are usually split into two in the middle, with the upper end carrying the jack specif

Adjustable steel columns that provide support

Whenever there is a remodelling of buildings one will always look out for jack post. They are used to fix and provide a temporary additional support to the ceilings and walls. Any building that had been built years ago will likely to have cracks. If the basement of the building is affected by cracks, it puts the entire building into the risk of collapsing. Repairing areas like that are quite tough and need help and support . Steel post and telepost can help by providing additional support for these walls before falling. There are just adjustable steel columns that have two large plates on either side with holes in it.   These posts can be extended to the wants and the length of the building. Usually, they come in a packed way where we have to change and adjust it. Fixing it is very easy but one should be very careful as it is going to be acting as a temporary support instead of the primary strong supports. When fixing the telepost or a steel post one has to be concerned about