Rusty Lally columns?

Camster

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The house is 58 years old and has always had a dry basement, yet the columns are rusting from the inside out and occasionally produce beads of water through the rusty zones (as shown in the photos)
I suppose it's time to talk to someone about replacing them, but is there a footing or other problem going on whereby water is being drawn up them?
Thanks for your opinions.
 

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Moisture is probably wicking up through the concrete. When replacing them, make sure there’s an impervious barrier between the concrete and the metal.
 

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