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Sistering the Joists: Reinforcing the Foundation

June 22, 2026

With the building fully opened up, structural reinforcement is officially underway. The crew is currently sistering the floor joists across the levels—fastening brand-new, heavy-duty timber directly alongside the historic original beams. This process essentially doubles the strength of the floors, correcting decades of settling and ensuring a rock-solid, perfectly level foundation before any new layout framing can begin.