Atlanta, GA
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How Vertical Load Paths Depend on Posts and Columns
In a typical home, the weight of the structure moves from the roof down through walls and beams to posts and then into the footings and soil. If a post rots, rusts, tilts, or was never installed correctly, that load path is interrupted. The result is sagging floors, cracks, and even beam deflection. Replacing posts restores that vertical support where it matters most.
Common Types of Failing Supports That Get Replaced
Different structures suffer from different support issues:
Rotted Wood Posts
Found in damp crawlspaces or basements where untreated wood has been in contact with moisture.
Improvised or Temporary Jacks
Old screw jacks, stacked blocks, or random supports that were never meant to be permanent.
Slender or Undersized Columns
Posts that technically stand but were never designed for the load they’re carrying.
What Changes in a Home After Posts Are Replaced
Once new posts are installed correctly, homeowners can expect:
Floors to feel more solid and less bouncy.
Visible dips in hallways or rooms to be reduced or eliminated.
New cracks to form less frequently because framing is better supported.
A more predictable and safe structural system beneath the living space.
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