I need to wrap two lolly columns in finished basement and have never done so. The method I have in mind is to:
1. Prefab 3-sided, 1X box to length
2. Install by shimming inside to column with const. glue and wood shims
3. Wait for glue to set, box in 4th side, apply trim to top and bottom
As I’ve never done this, would appreciate any suggestions or deviations from my proposed method.
Regards to all
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Use foam in a can instead of glue and shims.
Hey, never thought of that. So, what you're suggesting is to position the 1X post, plumb it, then insert expanding foam to hold?
regards
You can also wrap with a mosaic tile for a different look . Carpet would also work .
just some different ideas
mike
No good deed goes unpunished
Use c-shaped pipe hangers/straps that will fit around the column, attach some blocking to one or more sides of the column, then screw the box to that.
Outstanding suggestion! How I've missed these tricks can be explained only by the amount of paint chips I ingested as a child!
Great tip,
the lead-based carpenter
Some lolly column's have an adjustment bolt at the top - you might need to build in a little hinged door into the cover frame in order to access the bolt (if the columns are jacking up sinking floor joists)
I try to have at least one good idea every several years. The rest of the time I just fumble along.... hoping for a clue...
Your plan sounds fine and the suggestion to use foam makes it even better. Here's one more thought. I'm currently working in a basement where lally columns support large ( about 8x12) beams. The beams were furred out more for wires, pipes, drywall, etc. so they were anout 14" wide when finished. The columns were boxed inside 14 x 14 frame and drywall square columns. This is a big basement so the wasted space was not a big issue. So now, rather than skinny columns or boxes, there are nice, substantial structures that flow neatly from the beam soffits. The scale of them has a nice visual effect.
Al Mollitor, Sharon MA