An addition was made to a two story brick horse barn. An opening was cut out for a first floor extension (roughly 12w x 8 x 8); the second floor wall was supported by adding beams under the brick - and into a variety of notches in the wall.
The beams, I believe, are rotting - and the second floor bricks/mortar wall is showing large gaps. The extension roof joint keeps opening and allowing rain in to the support beams.
How can I replace the beam(s) with steel? How can I lift and hold the upper wall while doing so?
The beams, I believe, are rotting - and the second floor bricks/mortar wall is showing large gaps. The extension roof joint keeps opening and allowing rain in to the support beams.
How can I replace the beam(s) with steel? How can I lift and hold the upper wall while doing so?