Lignum Vitae, Inc.
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Reclaimed Lumber - Building Relocations - Structural Evaluations
Structural Repair
In forty years we've repaired everything from sills and foundations, to church towers, and everything in between. Below is an example of our work in the Wheeler House north rafter plate repair, and also sill repair in Sharon, CT.
Wheeler House, Great Barrington, MA Historical Society, 2016 and ongoing.
18th century wagon house complete structural rehabilitation.
Compromised north rafter plate prior to work
Avian relocation
North roof and rafter plate framing following epoxy work, sisters, and replacements
North rafter plate after completed epoxy repair
Method of through-drilling concrete, stone, and sill in order to tie building to foundation. 3/4” threaded rod fastened to concrete with epoxy.
Method of through-drilling concrete, stone, and sill in order to tie building to foundation. 3/4” threaded rod fastened to concrete with epoxy.
Sharon, CT
Sill repair. White oak replacement stick with scarf joint and joist seats cut to fit existing framing. Original sill after execution of field cut to accept new sill piece. Note coincident post and girt intersections.
Sill repair. White oak replacement stick with scarf joint and joist seats cut to fit existing framing.
Sill repair. White oak replacement stick with scarf joint and joist seats cut to fit existing framing. Original sill after execution of field cut to accept new sill piece. Note coincident post and girt intersections.