The frame has been repaired and the sole-plate largely replaced on account of large quantities of unseen rot within the heart of the beams. Three RSJs spanning the width of the cottage were inserted immediately under the sole plate. Beneath the ends of these beams, a simple pot-jack was positioned on wooden chocks within the masonry wall. This allowed for controlled and incremental raising of the entire frame, up to six inches in the south west corner. The entire process took two hours.
This bit of sole plate is fine and is being retained 
The brickwork was cut back to receive the RSJs and jacks 
looking through the cottage from one side to the other. 
the jacks in action, the whole frame was physically raised 
The result was the removal of the sag in the building to the SW corner 
the entire frame is now much more true and ready for structural boarding to keep it true.
So pleased to read all this. You are to be congratulated for preserving Leigh’s past. We are the Archivists at Leigh Heritage Centre. Could we have a copy of your reports please.
Best wishes
Jennifer and Ed Simpson
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