![Old rotten locust post](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/504787-img_1447.jpeg?v=1709413440)
Old rotten locust post
This was one of the posts that was failing
![Failed Support](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/504788-img_1448.jpeg?v=1709413440)
Failed Support
As you can see, moisture and decay lead to the post failing.
![Flir Moisture Meter](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/504789-img_1465.jpeg?v=1709413440)
Flir Moisture Meter
High amounts of moisture were present in the basement.
![Failing Rolled Steel Post](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/504790-img_1443.jpeg?v=1709413440)
Failing Rolled Steel Post
The moisture is why this post was failing
![New Footer Pocket](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/504791-img_2503.jpeg?v=1709413643)
New Footer Pocket
The floor was not thick enough to be load bearing, so new large footers were installed.
![Temp Supports](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/504792-img_2504.jpeg?v=1709413643)
Temp Supports
These supports allowed for the removal of the failed support posts.
![New Steel, Waterproofing and Posts](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/504793-img_2584.jpeg?v=1709413643)
New Steel, Waterproofing and Posts
The new supports were far superior to the old.
![Steel](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/504794-img_2587.jpeg?v=1709413643)
Steel
Notice the steel under the sagging beam which was used to lift and level the beam and ensure it stayed in the appropriate elevation.