Future Bishop & Priest's Office

All walls and ceiling were gutted. There were two areas in the exterior walls that had extensive water and rot damage. Upon opening the walls we found the bricks needed mortaring and the areas around the windows needed foam sealing. All the window moulding was saved so it could be re-installed after plastering.

Extensive damage to the wall framing was found near the far left window due to water infiltration over the years. The window has now exterior trim so water has been pouring in. This will be corrected.

After opening up this wall we found the reason the pocket door would not close. A plumber many years ago drilled up through the floor to install a new pipe for a second floor bathroom and while inserting the pipe up through the wall (from the basement) bent the pocket door track. This will be fixed so the doors operate properly.

We were able to save the ceiling medallion. A new light will be installed.

We decided to gut the plaster on the hall walls since all the other plastered walls in the room were removed. The double doors will be repaired to allow them to lock and operate properly. All exterior exposed walls will be reframed with 2x4s to so we can insulate to meet code. Originally the brick walls were strapped with 1x3s, so no insulation could be installed.