I have been talking the talk, now it’s time to walk the walk.
To have enough space for the attic insulation, I will need to lower the ceiling towards the south end of the building. To be precise, I need to lower the ceiling in the kitchen, 1/2 bath, guest bedroom, pantry, and part of the corridor and bathroom.
The 2 by 6 old growth ceiling joists run all the way across the building. We were cutting them at the load bearing wall, which got them to a length at which we could handle them, wiggle them out of their masonry pockets, lower them and stow them away.
I should fill the open masonry pockets. Actually, there are quite a few masonry repair items I should take care of.