Structural Repair

These are some of the retro-fitted posts installed to save this 1890s house from collapsing.

Another view, showing one of two structural walls installed to suppport failing timbers.

Click through to this video to see how this 1890s house was saved from structural failure.

This project was tackled on a volunteer basis to help save an old house owned by Readington Township. After a walk-through I had to inform township officials that the main structural timber beam in the basement was in danger of collapse. We came up with a plan to save the structure, which was drawn up by township engineers. Then a crew of volunteers managed by Enduring Charm stepped up and completed the work over four days. See the video for the complete story.

--John Painter, Owner