Shore Posts / Screw Jacks for Rent
Shore Posts for Rent
Shore posts are adjustable vertical supports used to temporarily hold the weight of floors, beams, concrete slabs, and structural components during construction or repair work. These steel posts provide pinpoint load transfer and height adjustability, making them ideal for situations where precise elevation control is required. Whether you are supporting a sagging floor, reinforcing an overhead structure, or stabilizing a workspace while repairs are made, shore posts provide dependable vertical load support.
Each post is designed with a heavy-duty threaded adjustment collar that allows fine height tuning. This makes it possible to position the post exactly where needed and tighten it securely to carry significant weight. Shore posts are frequently used alongside beams, formwork, and temporary bracing systems on both residential and commercial projects.
Where Shore Posts Are Commonly Used
Shore posts are used during structural reinforcement, slab repair, beam replacement, formwork support, stairwell construction, mezzanine work, and situations where floors must be temporarily supported while framing is altered. They are also used when leveling floors, lifting structural members slightly for adjustment, or transferring loads while damaged supports are replaced.
Adjustable Height Ranges
Below is a simple overview of common shore post height ranges and their typical applications:
| Post Height | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| 3–5 ft | Short spans, low-clearance work, residential framing |
| 5–9 ft | Standard ceiling support and floor leveling |
| 9–15 ft | Commercial interiors, mezzanines, elevated slabs |
Why Contractors Choose Shore Posts
Shore posts offer fine height adjustment and high load capacity, making them ideal for temporary structural reinforcement during renovations or construction. The steel construction provides consistent weight distribution, and the threaded collar allows accurate adjustments even under load. For jobs where reliable vertical support is required, shore posts deliver the strength and precision needed to maintain structural stability.
Shore Post Equipment Available for Rent
Our rental inventory includes adjustable steel shore posts, extension tubes, base plates, and U-heads for beam or slab contact points. These components make it easy to fit shore posts into a wide range of structural configurations and height requirements.
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Shore posts provide reliable vertical support for beams, slabs, and structural elements during construction and repair work, offering strength and adjustability where temporary load-bearing support is required.