As Martin removed the base of the chimney he exposed the sill only to discover that it wasn't one piece across the whole house. To prevent further movement he has braced it. Also, on closer inspection, the front sill also has a nibbed scarf joint and there is a carry beam across the center of the house, which has a scarf joint and has definitely moved, creating a hump in the middle of the floor.
Renovation of a 400 square foot house built in 1922 located in Cornish, Maine. The original foundation was 20 feet by 20 feet. At some point in the house's history a small (10' x 8') addition was put on the back. Later that addition was removed and enlarged to an addition the full width of the house and remained 8 foot deep.
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