A typical floor stabilizer post kit, also commonly referred to as a jack post or adjustable steel post, generally has a load capacity ranging from 5,000 to 12,000 pounds.
However, the effective capacity of the system is not determined by the steel post alone. Several critical factors influence whether the kit can safely support its rated load:
Because these factors vary by home, it is orignally recommended that a licensed structural engineer evaluate the load path and framing before relying on a stabilizer post for heavy or long-term support.
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