1. G R E A T L A K E S B U I L D E R S
A Re-construction Company Specializing in
Structural Remediation and Alterations

2. Beam and Column Replacement

3. Beam and Column Replacement
Client: Post Oak Property Management
Location: Racine Ave., Chicago
Building Type: 3-unit Apartment Building
Problem: Deteriorated wood beams and columns with deflection in beams.
Corrective Action: Shored joists in basement and removed existing wood beams and columns. Jacked up joists to level position. Replaced wood beams and columns with steel. Set columns in steel reinforced concrete footings.

4. Beam and Column Replacement
Shored joists
Saw cut slab and installed steel reinforced concrete footings

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