To remove and replace a porch column: Position the post, and use the jack to raise the porch beam slightly until the old column can be removed. Check to make sure the porch beam is level by raising or lowering the jack. ... Make sure one end of the new column is square, and cut the column square to length on the other end.
Are front porch columns load bearing?
Check Out the Building Plans The best place to start is by consulting any building plans or original blueprints you may have. These should indicate whether your interior columns or exterior porch columns are load bearing or simply decorative. If a wall or column is structural, it will usually be marked with an "S".