Lignum Vitae, Inc.
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Reclaimed Lumber - Building Relocations - Structural Evaluations
Lifting and Moving
We can lift and move any kind of structure up to 120 tons. Compromised frames and steep hills do not necessarily deter us. Below are some of our more representative projects.
Irondale School House in Millerton, NY.
Moved ca 2013 1.5 miles to become rail trail visitor's center. On move day, roof being removed to clear electric wires. Rigging, removal, trucking, and replacement of the roof itself was the work of Irondale Schoolhouse volunteers. We rigged, lifted, trucked, and placed the box.
Irondale Schoolhouse arrives at its new home
Sheffield, MA c. 2014
House moved up steep hill. Chimney in poor condition. Note bulldozer and two large tow trucks working in unison to conquer the hill. Also, note chimney shoring.
Dorset, VT 2010
Building cut into four sections to facilitate move of 1.5 miles.
Niantic, CT beach house - raised c. 2013 to comply with updated FEMA/flood insurance requirements. Progress of chimney mass infill work between original mass and new concrete footing tower.
Canton, CT c. 2008
Timber frame barn moved, turned, and set over 9' cellar hole
c. 40' x 100+'
Williamsville, VT covered bridge
118' long, 118 ton structure, moved c. 200 yards on rubber, turned and skated over river.
See before and after pictures of the bridge.
Somersville, CT 2018
Rig and move ca. 50 ton house approximately 350' uphill and place on new full foundation.
