Our Footsteps: This Old House

Saturday, July 26, 2008

This Old House - Followup

High atop a bucket truck someone was running the controls of the wheels under this 400 ton brick house. Other house movers surrounded the building, manning their respective wheel, cranking hydraulic lifts when necessary over bumps and curbs.

It looks kinda strange to see a house in the middle of the street. Houses aren't supposed to be wandering down the street. But in a few hours, this old house made it to its destination. The house will sit on some makeshift supports until the permanent foundation is built underneath.

From the persepective of an untrained eye, the move appeared to be successful today. Time will tell if the move damaged the integrity of the structure. Only the owners will know about the damage inside - cracks, leaks, etc. And once the foundation is built and supporting the building, that 400 tons of brick, mortar, wood, metal and slate will be fully reliant upon a firm and steady foundation.

How firm a foundation ye saints of the Lord,
Has been laid for your faith in His excellent Word.

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