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Posted by Bob Morrison on May 18, 2007, 7:47 pm
In a previous post Dennis wrote...
> As you can see by the answers you have received, it's a costly procedure at
> best. There are many structural considerations to take into account, not
> just adding additional steel columns (or lallys).
>
> Your best over all approach might be to reconsider how you could lay out the
> basement with the existing column in place; perhaps over near a wall or
> decorated to partially hide it.
>
> If you still want to remove the existing column and add additional ones, you
> have no choice but to hire a local licensed structural or civil engineer and
> have him analyze your specific situation. (Remember, even if you sell the
> home in the future, you would continue to be responsible for this basement.
> Having an engineer sign off on it places the responsibility onto him as far
> as the insurance and future lawsuits go.
>
An excellent summary of the structural issues and future liabilities.
Good show!
--
Bob Morrison, PE, SE
R L Morrison Engineering Co
Structural & Civil Engineering
Poulsbo WA
bob at rlmorrisonengr dot com
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