A home is a more complicated thing than most can imagine. Just think of all the weight that is resting on your foundation. Everything needs to be properly supported, or your home could collapse in on itself. This makes it a little tricky to have major renovations performed since removing a load-bearing wall might seem impossible with the entire home resting upon it. The solution for this is adjustable steel columns. These are installed to carry the weight of your home if you need to remove a wall.
This is not something you as a homeowner can install on your own since a small mistake could have disastrous consequences. Instead, a structural engineer should be making sure where and how they should be installed. As little as 1 inch of tilt over the length of the column can be a problem.
If you end up having steel columns installed for a long time, it is a good idea to check them periodically for signs of rust, since this can be harmful to the integrity of the column.
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