I recently found out that one of the posts which support my roof is free to move around. The post bracket had rusted out and came out. Is there any way I can glue a post bracket to the concrete using concrete epoxy, then shim the post up back to the original height? The post is 5.5” x 5.5” x ~16’ tall.
Best Answer
I would do the following:
support the roof - and jack it up a 1/2” extra to enable the new one to slide in.
drill and cement or epoxy the post support ( stainless is good) into place, these are usually adjustable so getting the roof level is possible.
measure the required length of post - from the support to the roof and the 1/2” can be accounted for in the adjustment.
fit the post - the bottom support may be a “cup” which might need one side reducing or it may only be a U, which means the post end can slide in easily.
adjust the post height while removing the jacking supports.
May be worth treating the post ends and painting before fitting though.