A telepostA telepost is the steel column extending from the concrete floor to the underside of the beam. This is used to transfer the load from the main floor to a footing under the basement floor. Their locations are based on the span of the beams, joists and main floor loads. More adjustment refers to the process of raising, lowering, or otherwise repositioning a telepostA telepost is the steel column extending from the concrete floor to the underside of the beam. This is used to transfer the load from the main floor to a footing under the basement floor. Their locations are based on the span of the beams, joists and main floor loads. More (also called a jack post or adjustable steel column) to ensure proper support and leveling of a building’s structure—usually the main floor or beams in a basement or crawl space.