jacking up ridge beams to replace support post

[glentheredd]

I have a log home with ridge beams that span 35 feet. They are 8" x 16", one beam spans 15 feet, the other 21 feet. They are supported by a 6" x 6" post.

The beam that spans 21' long, is 22 1/2' high and spans our great room. The beam that is 15' long, is 14' high and spans our loft. These two beams meet where we want to replace the post.

I want to jack up the two ridge beams and replace the post with an 8" x 8" post.

Does anyone have any ideas how I might jack up the ridge beams, and replace the post?

[Rich]

Screw jacks and LVL 4x4's should do the trick.

[VALENT]

Why dont you just wrap the 6x6 and give them the illusion of an 8x8 or larger? Unless of course, it is failing at its job.