"Richard" wrote in message
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I need to install a steel beam that is about 20' long. The beam is a
w10x30 so that make it 600 pounds. The beam will be supporting the
main floor (installed in the basement). How does one lift such a beam
in place? Obviously I cannot use a crane. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Richard


Floor jacks, and lots of 4x4s, 6x6's, and the like.

A friend of mine had to jack up his house after the foundation collapsed on
one side. He used 5 floor jacks to do the job.