How to hold it up whilst repairing

[celeste]

Hi all

I am doing all the plans for my next project.

O.K out the back is a pergola, the main frame work is steel and the rafter are wood and would you believe it, in termite heaven Perth, 2 x wooden 90 x 90 posts that have almost been eaten thru at the bases.

It measures approx. 7m x 4m, is attached to the house and has 2 posts.

I have decided to strip the green plastic corrigated stuff off the top and replace with colorbond and replace the 2 posts with steel.

How do I hold the structure up whilst I change the posts:?

Celeste

[DJ’s Timber]

Hi Celeste

I would make up another temporary post with a checkout on the top section so that it sits under and runs up the side of the fascia beam and you can clamp it on temporary.

Do 1 post at a time so that it won't rock to much.

Have attach a addition to your photo

[Ashore]

Try a sky hook not sure if bunnies carry them or not:U

[Ashore]

Try a sky hook :U not sure if bunnies still carry them but their in the asile next to the left handed screwdrivers .

[celeste]

Hi all

Yeh - 5 guys could hold it up whilst I change it, Oh I think there are only 4 of them now - Shirley passed away.:C

Anyway good idea, anyone out there voluteering (Is that spelt right?) to hold it up for me?:wink:

Celeste

[celeste]

Hi Celeste

I would make up another temporary post with a checkout on the top section so that it sits under and runs up the side of the fascia beam and you can clamp it on temporary.

Do 1 post at a time so that it won't rock to much.

Have attach a addition to your photo

Hi all

Seriously

Nice graphics - would I need a base on the temp pole, the ground is pretty rough.

celeste

[Stuart]

Go with the navy's method for shoring. Get 2 (large) wedges, facing each other and drive them in from opposite directions under the temp pole. They will provide the base, and also ensure the pole is fully carrying the load.

[mic-d]

or you could hire a couple of acrow props...
Cheers
Michael

[Tools]

it looks like the steel sitting on top of the post is full of rust holes. Are you going to change that while you are at it?

Tools

[celeste]

it looks like the steel sitting on top of the post is full of rust holes. Are you going to change that while you are at it?

Tools

Tools - It's not rust its a pattern in the steel - really DIY, you should see the carport - I was parked under it yesturday and every time I closed the door it shook:oo:

Mic-d - I thought there might be something out there I could hire:2tsup:

I have been pondering it, and the more I do, the more I do not like it.
- I know there is approved plans for a patio with the council, they were uncooperative when I asked for a copy to see if what was built is the same as what was approved. the carport is illegal.
- I think replacing the posts is a bit to big a job for me solo
- if got someone else to do it, I'd say it would cost me $500 then I have to replace the roof panels $200 - 300 and paint the lot $ 50 = approx 1k
- I have a really nice sail shade over my spa cost me $1400, I am thinking it would look more modern, nice and new and better still all I have to do is pull the old one down :rolleyes: Sounding better. I think I'll get some quotes

Question - would a scrap metal place pay me for all the old steel in the patio and the carport (its all steel) and the old garden shed?:?

Celeste

[journeyman Mick]

Go with the navy's method for shoring. Get 2 (large) wedges, facing each other and drive them in from opposite directions under the temp pole. They will provide the base, and also ensure the pole is fully carrying the load.


"Folding wedges"

Mick

[echnidna]

You might get a better price on ebay instead of a scrap metal dealer.

[Pulse]

the green stuff makes it look light a good chance to start again. Treated pine rafters stained dark with cement rendered brick or harditex posts - would come up a treat!
cheers
pulse

[David L]

I would sugest you go with the acro props then you can make any fine adjuatments to the height to get your leavels.