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The post in it's new position seems like it would be carrying less weight because most of the load would rest on the pillar that is going where the post currently is now (near the center of the beam). I'm planning on going from the 1 post that is there currently to 2. There is no evidence...

The beam is 3 2x12s nailed together, it's 25ft long. The post is 83" from the foundation to the bottom of the beam and is 3" in diameter. I wasn't planning on altering the slab below the post in it's new location as being only 5ft from the end of the girder, it would be carrying considerably...

Mostly cost, availability and ease of use. I can pick up concrete bricks for around 30 cents each and get the whole pillar built built for about $60. I have no welding equipment, nor a proper grinder (I use a friction disc on a circular saw for cutting metal). Austin also has few metal yards...

Replacing support post The back storage addition to my new home has a post supporting the central beam that worries me. The post is out of alignment, with the bottom of the post about a half inch offset from the top. In addition, the post cap is far too small for the load it's carrying and is...