Another area where there was insufficient structural support was in the basement. The main support beam stopped at the chimney. Between the chimney and the other supporting wall, there was a doorway to the boiler room which did not have a proper header, and the stairs going up to the main floor.
With the chimney out of the way, the support beam could now be continued to the stairs. The new section of beam is supported by a 2×6 stud wall which helps join it to the existing beam. And the new doorway to the boiler room has a proper header.
The new section of the main support beam, supported by a 2x6 stud wall.
I believe that with this repair, all the structural issues with the original part of the house have now been resolved. Now we can get on with the rest of the renovation
