Basement Finishing Photo Album: Staircase Project Required Stabilzation in Chester Springs, PA
This customer wanted to open up the left wall coming down the stairs and install a mahogany open stair rail. But unfortunately, the wall was bearing so we had to install two SmartJack and a steel beam to carry the floor joists above.
SmartJacks are far superior then regular columns because they are galvanized, preventing them from ever rusting. They also carry twice the load and include a 25 year warranty.
The stairs really look great now that they are open, and the customer is now ready to finish the basement.
Smart Jacks to Stabilize Staircase
this picture shows how we installed two SmartJacks on either side of the staircase to hold up the joists above. This allowed us to remove the wall and open up the stairs.
Solving Staircase Project
Additional SmartJacks under the stairs for more support.
Secrure & Stable Thanks to Basement Systems USA
Finished product: Open staircase with mahogany open railing.
