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Column Crutch (Patent Pending)

Column Crutch (Patent Pending)

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Restore full structural strength to rusted basement columns — without full replacement.

Basement steel lally columns commonly rust from the bottom up due to constant moisture exposure where the column meets the concrete slab. In most homes, the damage is limited to the lower 8–12 inches while the remainder of the column remains structurally sound.

Traditionally, repairing a severely rusted column requires full replacement — temporarily shoring the beam, cutting out the post, installing a new one, and restoring the load. This process is disruptive, labor-intensive, and expensive.

Column Crutch changes everything.


The Smarter Structural Repair

Column Crutch is a heavy-duty, 24-inch-tall Schedule 40 steel clamshell engineered to wrap securely around the damaged base of an existing column.

It bolts together and fastens with 24 structural screws installed 16 inches above the slab into solid, undamaged steel, transferring load safely above the compromised section.

No full column removal.
No unnecessary demolition.
No costly structural replacement.

Rated to support 15,000 pounds and backed by an industry-leading 50-year warranty, Column Crutch restores the full strength of the original column without replacing it.

Patent Pending.


Why Column Crutch Is Better Than Replacement

Full column replacement often requires:

  • Temporary structural shoring
  • Demolition and disposal
  • Significant labor time
  • High contractor costs

Column Crutch installs in hours — not days — saving homeowners and contractors thousands in structural repair costs.


How It Works

  1. Wrap the two clamshell halves around the damaged base

  2. Bolt the halves together

  3. Install 24 structural screws into sound steel above the damaged area

  4. Restore structural integrity without removing the column

The rusted lower section becomes structurally irrelevant.


Product Features

  • 24" Tall Schedule 40 Steel Construction
  • Heavy-Duty Integrated Base Plate
  • 24 Structural Fasteners Included
  • Precision Fastener Pattern for Load Transfer
  • Rated 15,000 lb Load Capacity
  • 50-Year Structural Warranty
  • Patent Pending
  • Custom Sized to Fit Any Column Diameter

Designed For

  • Structural repair contractors
  • Foundation specialists
  • Basement waterproofing companies
  • Remodel contractors
  • Experienced DIY homeowners

Technical Specifications

  • Material: Schedule 40 Steel
  • Height: 24 Inches
  • Fasteners: 24 Structural Screws
  • Fastener Installation Height: 16" Above Slab
  • Load Rating: 15,000 lbs
  • Warranty: 50 Years
  • Finish: Raw Steel
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