How do I raise a beam to install?
I have 2 beams that I constructed out of 3x10s (three thick and spanning 23 feet). I am using these to support my springy floor. The house is a 1970's backsplit and the space they are in is a 4 foot high crawl space with a cement floor.
How do I raise these up to place the support posts under?
I have thought of 2 ways, but need some one to give me the safest way to do this by myself.
1. rent a large car jack and raise it that way.
2. some kind of pully system.
Please help, as I need to get these up before I can start tiling my entryway and kitchen.