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   Guest_ | Oct 15, 1999 05:07pm | #1

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   Tom -

   There are quite a few different kinds of replacement post that are load bearing. Some are plastic, fiberglass, Fypon, etc. Your best bet is to hire a professional experienced in jacking, supporting, and other structural repair work. Glass doesn't react well to movement, so whoever does the work will need to be experienced and careful.

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   Guest_ | Oct 15, 1999 06:41pm | #2

   *Sounds like good advice - I have a _lot_ of glass. One window -s ~6'x6' - I would hate to have to replace that guy!

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   Guest_ | Oct 15, 1999 10:54pm | #3

   *Tom,

   These are some photo's of a recent porch replacement. The entire porch, the three columns and railing were replaced. We framed the new porch with P.T. lumber, rebuilt the column piers and installed split wood columns. The columns were split because we also installed hollow steel columns to help with the support. There was lots of "jacking" and "supporting" in the process. This might give you a bit on insight as to what your about to undertake.

   Click to enlarge Images.

   Joseph FuscoView Image"The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." -- Plato

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   Guest_ | Oct 16, 1999 10:18pm | #4

   *Outwater Plastics carries all kinds of bearing and non columns. Their # is 1-888-outwater. Online:http://www.outwater.com

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   Guest_ | Oct 18, 1999 07:44am | #5

   *Appreciate the help! And nuthin' beats seeing it!

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   Guest_ | Oct 18, 1999 08:39am | #6

   * Tom,

   Anytime. If you have any other questions just post them.

   Joseph Fusco View Image