Shoring & Formwork in Brooklyn & NYC
Rent post shores in Brooklyn or anywhere in NYC: steel adjustable ceiling jacks in five sizes, from Post Shore #0 (3 ft 6 in to 6 ft, up to 12,000 lb) to Post Shore #4 (10 ft 6 in to 16 ft). We deliver to all five boroughs. Call 718-344-1474 or request a quote.
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Post Shore #0 (3 ft 6 in to 6 ft)
Shoring & FormworkPost Shore #1 (5 ft 9 in to 10 ft 3 in)
Shoring & FormworkPost Shore #2 (6 ft 6 in to 11 ft)
Shoring & FormworkPost Shore #3 (8 ft 6 in to 13 ft)
Shoring & FormworkPost Shore #4 (10 ft 6 in to 16 ft)
Shoring & Formwork
Post shores compared
All five are steel post shores (ceiling jacks) with the same tube size. The number tells you the height range. Loads are allowable working loads with a 2.5 to 1 safety factor.
| Shore | Height range | Most it holds | At its tallest listed height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Shore #0 | 3 ft 6 in to 6 ft | 12,000 lb at 4 ft | 10,100 lb at 6 ft | 24.20 lb |
| Post Shore #1 | 5 ft 9 in to 10 ft 3 in | 10,100 lb at 6 ft | 6,100 lb at 10 ft | 36.35 lb |
| Post Shore #2 | 6 ft 6 in to 11 ft | 9,300 lb at 7 ft | 5,100 lb at 11 ft | 40.10 lb |
| Post Shore #3 | 8 ft 6 in to 13 ft | 7,200 lb at 9 ft | 3,000 lb at 13 ft | 44.00 lb |
| Post Shore #4 | 10 ft 6 in to 16 ft | 5,100 lb at 11 ft | 2,400 lb at 15 ft | 52.50 lb |
Load at each height
Find your shore height on the left, then read across to see which shores reach it and how much each one holds there.
| Height | #0 | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ft | 12,000 lb | – | – | – | – |
| 5 ft | 11,100 lb | – | – | – | – |
| 6 ft | 10,100 lb | 10,100 lb | – | – | – |
| 7 ft | – | 9,300 lb | 9,300 lb | – | – |
| 8 ft | – | 8,200 lb | 8,200 lb | – | – |
| 9 ft | – | 7,200 lb | 7,200 lb | 7,200 lb | – |
| 10 ft | – | 6,100 lb | 6,100 lb | 6,100 lb | – |
| 11 ft | – | – | 5,100 lb | 5,100 lb | 5,100 lb |
| 12 ft | – | – | – | 4,000 lb | 4,000 lb |
| 13 ft | – | – | – | 3,000 lb | 3,000 lb |
| 14 ft | – | – | – | – | 2,700 lb |
| 15 ft | – | – | – | – | 2,400 lb |
Which one do I need?
- Under 6 ft (basement ceilings, headers, low decks): Post Shore #0.
- About 6 to 10 ft (most house ceilings): Post Shore #1 or #2.
- About 9 to 13 ft (taller rooms, garages, stores): Post Shore #3.
- About 11 to 16 ft (double-height rooms, warehouses, tall formwork): Post Shore #4.
- Heavy loads: use the shortest shore that reaches your height. Shorter shores hold more.
Not sure which one to rent? Tell us the height and what you are holding up, and we will match the shores. Call 718-344-1474 or request a quote.
Renting in NYC
We rent by the day, week or month and deliver to all five boroughs, or you can pick up at 181 2nd Ave, Brooklyn.
Rental FAQs
What is a post shore?
An adjustable steel post, also called a ceiling jack, that holds a ceiling, beam or slab up temporarily during construction or repairs. You set the height with the pin, then fine-tune it with the screw.
How much weight can a post shore hold?
It depends on the height. A Post Shore #0 holds 12,000 lb at 4 ft, while a Post Shore #4 holds 2,400 lb at 15 ft. The taller the shore is set, the less it holds. Every product page has a drawing with the load at each height.
What is the difference between Post Shore #1 and #2?
They overlap. #1 adjusts from 5 ft 9 in to 10 ft 3 in, and #2 from 6 ft 6 in to 11 ft. Both hold the same load at the same height, so pick the one whose range fits your ceiling best.
Which post shore do I need for a 12 ft ceiling?
A Post Shore #3 (8 ft 6 in to 13 ft) or #4 (10 ft 6 in to 16 ft). Both hold 4,000 lb at 12 ft.
Are the loads already reduced for safety?
Yes. The numbers are allowable working loads with a 2.5 to 1 safety factor. For structural work, have a qualified person plan the shoring.
Do you deliver?
Yes, to all five NYC boroughs.