Enhance your project's efficiency and structural integrity with
quality Lally Columns from
Arlington Coal & Lumber! With decades of experience serving the Bay State's building supply needs, our experts are ready to help you select the ideal structural support for your project, big or small. Partner with us, and we'll bring your dream project to life with our best material estimates and friendly locations near you, including
Arlington Coal and Lumber Company,
Burlington Lumber Company,
Wilmington Builders Supply,
Sudbury Lumber Company,
Chelmsford Lumber Company, and
Hudson Lumber Company.
What is a Lally Column? A
Lally Column is a highly reliable steel column specifically designed to support structural loads, primarily in residential and light commercial construction. It acts as a permanent supporting post or load-bearing element, and its unique composition is what sets it apart. A Lally Column consists of a circular outer shell made of steel pipe (typically Schedule 40 or heavier) that is internally filled with high-strength concrete. This combination delivers significant structural benefits:
- The concrete core significantly increases the column's load-bearing capacity and prevents local buckling of the steel shell, resulting in far greater strength than a similar-sized hollow post.
- The concrete filling provides an insulating layer, helping the column maintain its structural integrity for a longer period in the event of a fire.
- Filling the interior eliminates the air space, which prevents internal condensation and subsequent rust or corrosion from the inside out.
- All columns are manufactured with robust, pre-welded steel base plates (for connection to the footing/floor) and cap plates (for connecting to the beam/girder) to distribute the load effectively.
Ideal Projects for Lally Columns:
- Basement Remodeling for Open Concept: Convert a cramped basement into a large, open living space, home theater, or gym. Installing a few strategically placed Lally Columns to support a new main steel I-beam (girder) allows you to safely remove interior load-bearing walls that currently divide the space. This creates the wide-open floor plan you desire while maintaining uncompromising structural integrity above.
- Sagging Floor Correction & Structural Repair: Floors that have settled, bounced, or sagged over time due to insufficient support, shifting foundations, or aging wood posts. Installing new Lally Columns to supplement existing support or replacing old, undersized posts provides a permanent fix. This project involves carefully jacking the settled beam back to level using temporary support, pouring a new concrete footing, and installing a new, properly sized Lally Column for durable, lasting support.
- New Construction & Additions: Building a new home, a second-story addition, or a large two-story deck. Engineers and architects routinely specify Lally Columns to support critical load points, such as the corners of a large cantilevered section or where major structural beams intersect. They are permanently anchored to the poured concrete footings as an essential part of the initial foundation work.
Arlington Coal and Lumber is the authorized dealer supplying the Greater Boston and New Hampshire regions with the highest standard of structural support: certified
Lally Columns. Our columns are manufactured to stringent specifications, guaranteeing the compressive strength required for your most demanding projects. Combined with our deep inventory of quality concrete, cement & masonry supplies, we make sure you have everything necessary for a robust, long-lasting build. Browse our top-quality
concrete, cement, and masonry including:
blocks and bricks,
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sakrete products, and many more at Arlcoal.com, or simply contact us now to schedule a delivery directly to your job site!
