sevfiv Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 My house has two columns that I am interested in replacing. One, where is a good place to look for appropriate replacements and two, what is the best way to go about DIY? Or maybe it would just be easier to build around the existing ones (maybe matching the brick that is on the house)? The current ones are like these: and I'd like something along the lines of these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 (edited) sss steel they have a catalog containing the various pieces. you'll have to find a welder to do the final configuration. Edited October 30, 2009 by musicman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Thanks - looks like I'd have to go this route since I can't find anything already made. The current two columns are 8' x 9.5" x 1" and while I thought they were necessary/load bearing, the match I *thought* I found (and knowing the previous owners, it would be this one since it is the cheapest available) says it is decorative only. Anyone know how to quickly determine whether the eave will collapse if I yank them out? The more I think about it, I seriously doubt the eave needs them (but then why would they spend the $ to replace what was originally there? I can tell where the previous columns were attached). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREASER Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) Thanks - looks like I'd have to go this route since I can't find anything already made. The current two columns are 8' x 9.5" x 1" and while I thought they were necessary/load bearing, the match I *thought* I found (and knowing the previous owners, it would be this one since it is the cheapest available) says it is decorative only. Anyone know how to quickly determine whether the eave will collapse if I yank them out? The more I think about it, I seriously doubt the eave needs them (but then why would they spend the $ to replace what was originally there? I can tell where the previous columns were attached). Over time, everthing would sag (happens in buildings and people.haha) . Wood needs a little support of the end of a long run. I would replace them with 3 in tubing. Just a round pole with a 3x4 plate welded on each end. Edited November 13, 2009 by GREASER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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