I have these 3 permanent lally support posts in the basement:
Closeup frame captured from video #1
Recently basement was flooded so I tore down drywall prepping things for remodel. It does appear that support columns have rust on them.
Do you guys think:
a) These columns need to be replaced?
or
b) I can just clean & repaint:
+ wire brush
+ rust neutralizer
+ red oxide primer
Best Answer
Short answer: No.
If they ring when you tap them like you did in your video, then they are solid.
Sand them and paint them with a good rust inhibiting paint.