Telepost Adjustment
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TELEPOST ADJUSTMENTS
A basement telepost, also known as a jack post, adjustable column, or steel support post. Is a structural component designed to support the load-bearing beams of your home.
The main purpose of a telepost is to help carry the weight of the floors above. As well prevent sagging or shifting of the house structure.
Depending on the size of your house and how many floors above grade it has. It will determine how many teleposts you will have in the basement.
If you have a larger home, any structural beams in your basement will need extra support from teleposts.
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WHAT IS A TELEPOST?
A telepost is the adjustable steel column extending from the concrete floor to the underside of the main floor beam.
Teleposts transfer the weight load from the main floor to the foundation pad. There may be multiple teleports installed. It will depend on the size of the home, and the span of structural beams.
Placing teleposts in engineered locations to pick up the weight of the floor(s) above.
If you have teleposts installed, they can be carefully adjusted to help level upper floors if your foundation has sunk.
Key Functions of a Basement Telepost:
Supporting Load-Bearing Beams
Teleposts, placed under load-bearing beams, help transfer the weight from the upper floors. Down to the foundation. This provides crucial support to prevent structural movement or sagging.
Adjusting for Structural Stability
Most teleposts are adjustable. Allowing them to be raised or lowered to ensure proper alignment as a house settles over time. This helps maintain a stable and level floor structure.
Reducing Floor Deflection
Teleposts prevent floor deflection. Which is the bending or sagging of floors under heavy loads. By supporting the beams, teleposts help maintain the level of the floor. Preventing cracks in walls, ceilings, or floors above. Adjustments also help doors and windows from becoming hard to open.
Supporting Remodeling or Repairs
Teleposts can be temporarily installed during renovation or repair projects. When and where extra support is needed. Such as removing or altering a wall or replacing parts of the structural beam.
What Does Adjusting A Telepost Do?
Adjusting the telepost in your home can:
- Level floors on the upper levels
- Prevent floor squeaks
- Help unstick doors and windows
- Minimize cracks in walls
CAUTION
Never adjust support teleposts by large amounts. Adjust them by small amounts at a time. , especially on newer homes.
Adjusting a telepost too quickly or improperly may cause large cracks to appear in walls. Flooring also may become loose or squeaky.
A general rule of thumb is to do adjustments no more than one-half a turn at a time
The image shows 4 visible teleposts, marked with a red arrow. Depending on the size of your home, you may have several teleports or one or possibly none. But if you have purchased a home that has a finished basement, the telepost may be hidden inside a finished wall or a decorative covering such as wood or drywall.
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FOUNDATION REPAIR ESTIMATE
If your home signs of water seepage, uneven floors, cracks in walls or basement floor, gaps between floors and walls or shrinking soil around the foundation.
BASEMENT FOUNDATION REPAIR EXPERTS
At AAA Solid Foundations, we pride ourselves on doing the best work possible. We work only with seasoned, professional structural engineers who are familiar with the soil conditions in the Regina area.
Our basement foundation repair estimators do not use scare tactics. If there is a simple solution to your foundation issues, we will not recommend services that are not required.
Foundation Repair Experts
AAA Solid Foundation Repair works in a 200 km radius around Regina.
- Assiniboia
- Davidson
- Emerald Park
- Estevan
- Fort Qu'Appelle
- Gravelbourg
- Indian Head
- Melville
- Moose Jaw
- Weyburn
- White City
- Yorkton
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AAA Solid Foundation Repair Ltd.
PO Box 37052
Regina, SK
S4S 7K3