Ok, in a nutshell, our ceilings are gone on the first floor. This was done over this past Thursday and Friday. It may make only a slight difference in usable or perceived height but it opens up the wonders of construction. A variety of posts and beams were used. Some are obviously hand hewn, while some are water sawn, meaning they were cut at a water-powered sawmill. In any case, here are a few pix:
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These three shoes the beginning of the removal. The visible wire mesh hanging down appears to be the results of an updating likely in the 1930s when a second plaster ceiling was added to the original one.
Here are some shots after removal. Note stone chimney exposed in kitchen and potential for a true cathedral experience.
Looks great! If you're going to buy a vintage house, you might as well give it the true vintage look, right?
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