I removed a non support wall in my house and found ...

Mowermand — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:56:10 GMT

I REMOVED A NON SUPPORT WALL IN MY HOUSE AND FOUND I HAVE A 3" ROUND X 85" LONG METAL SUPPORT COLUMN IN MY LIVING ROOM (MAIN SUPPORT) WHICH IS IN GOOD SHAPE BUT LOOKS OLD & RUSTY. I'M IN NEED OF SOME SORT OF COVER TO PUT AROUND IT. WHERE CAN I GET A PLASTIC INDOOR COLUMN COVER?

RE: I removed a non support wall in my house and found ...

DB Lady — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:07:22 GMT

If I were you, I'd go to Home Depot or Lowes and ask some of their specialists.

Or else to be doubly sure, consult a building contractor for your safety.

RE: I removed a non support wall in my house and found ...

Rocmike3 — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:26:30 GMT

This is definitely a contractor job. It sounds like a Lally Column (a steel pipe filled with reinforced 5,000 PSI concrete). If it sits on a floor midspan, chances are that you can remove it safely. If it reaches to the ground and sits on a reinforced concrete pillar or column, then it is a primary mid-span support and must remain in place.

In any case, check with the County Building and Safety for prior building permits and inspection reports. These reports include the name of the architect who designed the structure. He will have his original drawings for a minimum of seven years. The "approval stamp" will include the date and time of approval and the approving agency. The drawings will include the building code in force at the time of approval.

I still highly recommend getting a licensed contractor to bid the job and advise you as to the best course of action.

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RE: I removed a non support wall in my house and found ...

DB Lady — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:38:35 GMT

Rocmike,

Great answer !!! One thumb up to you.

How are you????