chimney raised and so was the roof!

These are pics from a recent remodel we did on our home, the home started out as a 1940 something ranch and turned it into a cape.Its 98% finished and were very proud of how everything turned out.We lived in it during the process, lets just say it was "eventfull".

thanks! I looked into several options of adding to the back of the ome and this was actually the cheapest route to go.

Highbeam said:

Just plain added a second story? Wow, that's great. Did the original first story and foundation require additional strengthening? Did you lose your original first floor ceiling? My 1963 ranch with 4:12 roof has some saggy rafters and it has been suggested that the whole roof could come off and be replaced with trusses or maybe a second story.....

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the second floor was reinforced, new joists etc, its a poured foundation and was strong enough so no additional work there.It actually looked as though the original owner had intention of adding a second floor but decided tonot do it after the house construction started.If it had been block it may have not been possible, or so Ive been told.

Pook said:

exterior chimny in maine.....hmmm...

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yes , whats the hmm for?

The only thing using the chimney is our oil furnace, and occasionaly the fireplace, cleaned every year, I have seen no problems since I lived in it.I have heard that same thing though, temp differences between inside and outside etc.