Very wet day
Insulation beginning and more work on drains
More blocks being delivered Truck size is limited by width of drive Therefore that limits weight that can be delivered
Bricks stacked to hand for builder
Insulation – celotex repels water
Rain stops play again
A whole lot of rain
Insulation between double block work
Walls and Drains
View from Utility Room – New Patio doors taking shape
Getting the Drainage Correct
Gap for Patio Doors
Kitchen window gap appearing over drain pipe
View from Stable
New walls for kitchen going up today
Waste pipe for kitchen sink
Limited edition Blackcurrant Jam
This tasty, dark blackcurrant jam is made with fresh fruits to make a marvellous treat!
£2 a jar (220g approx.)
Spread it on scones, cakes or freshly-baked bread. Needs to be enjoyed immediately!
The block and beam flooring was installed today. It is absolutely solid.
Hard, heavy work for the builders.
Day 11 – Thursday 14th July
Brickwork is now in place as far as possible.
The next step is to order the block and beams for the flooring.
Foundations behind new lounge, currently a bedroom
Craning in the building materials
Delivery of building materials
Foundations are all hardened and ready for building
Blocks all ready for building
Delivery of building materials
Friday 8th July – Day 8
Concrete filling
Gate had to be removed
Pipes laid for pumping concrete
Concrete pump started up
Trenches being filled
More concrete arriving
Levelling concrete to peg height
More concrete filling
Tapping out air bubbles and smoothing
Finishing off and creating a working area
Finished Foundations
A great morning’s work!
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