Removing old jacks
A worker removes the old jack stands that are undersized and rusting.
Tape marks the spot.
Location of new jacks
Footing for new jacks
A 2 x 2 x 2 foot hole is dug for the new footings
Engineered fill
THe hole is filled with gravel and this will distribute the weight of the jack.
Jack stand
This stand will help distribute the weight.
Post installed
A new post is installed and leveled.
Post is installed and adjusted
The full view of the installed jack
Top plate
This oversized top plate will catch all the beam layers.
re-concrete the floor
After the posts are installed, the floor is re-finished back to original height.