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Adding Support to a Basement Beam

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January 30, 2023

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Basement block pushed by a beam — A block pushed outside is causing damage to the home’s exterior.

Danny and Joe welcome callers’ questions each week on the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show. Here’s a question from our Feb. 15 broadcast:

A beam in Rich’s basement is pushing a block, causing cracks to form on the outside of his house. We tell Rich the vertical load on the beam is pushing the block out. If the beam itself is putting a lot of pressure on the wall then he should get an adjustable post along the beam to support it. That way it won’t be putting too much pressure on the bulging block. The adjustable post should coast him $60-$65. Listen to the embedded audio clip above for the full answer! Read the blog from the Feb. 15 show and listen to the full broadcast here.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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