How to Erect Single Post Shoring

Examine state, provincial, local and federal codes related to shoring. Hire a qualified professional to survey the job site for hazards such as ditches, debris, high-tension wires and loosely compacted earth fills. Ensure that these issues are corrected before proceeding with the shoring job.

Plan the shoring erection sequence in advance. Determine where the shore is to be erected and the height of the area to be shored. Hire a qualified professional to prepare a technical drawing of the job and to analyze the distribution of loads and their safety. Ensure all equipment on the site is in good working condition and not defective. Clear the area of debris. Allow for an area of at least 10 feet by 10 feet to assemble the shoring.

Determine the length of header you need. A three-foot header is adequate for most residential buildings. Measure the height of the ceiling that you want to support to the floor. Deduct from this the widths of the header, the sole and the wedges that will support the shore. The final number is the required length of the shore post. Cut the header and post.

Anchor the post to the center of the header. Toenail the post to the header using a pneumatic nailer. Anchor the plywood gussets to the header and post. The gussets lock the joint between the header and post.

Enlist a helper to move the shore into position with the sole plate beneath it. One person puts the post into position while the other centers the sole plate beneath it. Place wedges into position under the post at the center of the sole plate. Tighten the wedges securely.