Aged brick columns can cause damage

That’s why they should be repaired immediately. I cannot recommend strongly enough to have these old columns repaired from time to time. Left to deteriorate these slipping columns can lead to damage that will cost thousand just depending on the severity of the situation.

First the roof needs to be supported before the column (and walls if necessary) is removed. This requires special support jacks that take the load off of the column, allowing it to easily be taken down.

It’s very important that someone who understands

structural loads performs this task as the contractor can have issues with differing soffit and siding materials that can complicate the shoring process. This is very important to prevent damage to the soffit and siding material and to keep the roof from falling in. Trust me… it has happened!

This is not the time for ‘amateur hour’!

Once the column and walls have been reconstructed it’s time to go home and wait a couple of days. You don’t want to place the load back on the columns and the walls to quickly. The masonry needs to cure enough to reach the desired compressive strength that will sustain the roof loading. Read more