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Day 178 – Thursday 16th March 2017 – phase 2

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Day 178 – Thursday 16th March 2017 – phase 2

Windows and doors have arrived for the front

Windows and doors have arrived for the front

Chris and Clive our window fitters - CWH Windows and Doors, Cardiff - an excellent job done on all our windows and doors!

Chris and Clive our window fitters – CWH Windows and Doors, Cardiff – an excellent job done on all our windows and doors!

Clive - the window expert

Clive – the window expert

Clive Chris and Steve

Clive, Chris and Steve, our builder

Finally the new French Doors for the front of the house have arrived

Finally the new French Doors for the front of the house have arrived. This is a sideways view until the scaffolding is taken away

French door with letterbox to the bottom right

French door with letterbox to the bottom right

New French Window Front Doors

New French Window Front Doors

New front doors from outside

New front doors from outside

New front windows and doors - fabulous

New front windows and doors – fabulous

side view of new window pic 2

side view of new window pic 2

side view of new window

side view of new window

View from the ladder of the new window

View from the ladder of the new window

View of the front from the side

View of the front from the side

Windows and doors have arrived for the front pic 2

Windows and doors have arrived for the front pic 2

Window units put in place today in the dormer, where the boarding up was, supplier sent the wrong size

Window units put in place today in the dormer, where the boarding up was, supplier sent the wrong size

View of the house with new front doors and windows

View of the house with new front doors and windows

View of the house with new front doors and windows from a slightly different angle

View of the house with new front doors and windows from a slightly different angle

New fitted cupboards under construction in the sloping roof area

New fitted cupboards under construction in the sloping roof area. Taking shape!

New large fitted wardrobes also under construction

New large fitted wardrobes also under construction

New large fitted wardrobes under construction on both sides of the doorway

New large fitted wardrobes under construction on both sides of the doorway. Looking brilliant

Day 169 – Saturday 4th March 2017 – phase 2

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Day 169 – Saturday 4th March 2017 – phase 2

view-of-canopy-from-the-back-garden-showing-tiling-of-roof-so-far-some-will-be-replaced-in-addition-as-an-extra-to-the-new-build-to-ensure-the-roof-is-all-water-tight

view-of-canopy-from-the-back-garden-showing-tiling-of-roof-so-far-some-will-be-replaced-in-addition-as-an-extra-to-the-new-build-to-ensure-the-roof-is-all-water-tight

royston-the-roofer-has-coninued-to-work-on-the-roof-today-completing-a-large-section-of-the-roof-next-to-the-dormer

Royston-the-roofer-has-continued-to-work-on-the-roof-today-completing-a-large-section-of-the-roof-next-to-the-dormer

royston-the-roofer-has-coninued-to-work-on-the-roof-today-completing-a-large-section-of-the-roof-next-to-the-dormer-pic-2

Royston-the-roofer-has-continued-to-work-on-the-roof-today-completing-a-large-section-of-the-roof-next-to-the-dormer-pic-2

progress-on-the-roof-so-far

progress-on-the-roof-so-far

progress-on-the-roof-so-far-pic-2

progress-on-the-roof-so-far-pic-2

view-from-kymin-walk

View from Kymin walk –  House with canopy still just visible

Day 168 – Friday 3rd March 2017 – phase 2

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Day 168 – Friday 3rd March 2017 –   phase 2

Extremely wet day today, but due to canopy over the house, the roofer was still able to work.

royston-roofer

Royston Collier has been the roofer for phase 2

royston-roofer-back-of-van

Royston the roofer back-of-van

royston-tiling-the-sloping-sides-of-the-gables

royston-tiling-the-sloping-sides-of-the-gables

ridge-tiling

Tiling of all the ridges around the flat roof

ridge-tiling-2

ridge-tiling-2

ridge-tiling-pic2

ridge-tiling-pic2

ridge-tiles-on-scaffolding

ridge-tiles-on-scaffolding

ensuite-bathroom-plastered

Ensuite bathroom has been plastered

top-of-stair-wall-plastered-wires-are-for-the-top-of-the-stairs-lights

Top of stair wall plastered. Wires are for the top of the stairs light switches (Joe O’Hara – Ballan Electrical)

plastering-in-the-study-so-far-velux-window-visible

Plastering in the study so far. Velux window visible

formation-of-cupboard-over-the-staircase-accessed-from-study

Formation of the over the stairs cupboard, now all boxed in and plaster-boarded, accessed from the study

very-high-ceiling-over-where-the-staircase-will-be-all-plastered

very-high-ceiling-over-where-the-staircase-will-be. Top ceiling is now all plastered. Small hole is for light.

old-porch-roof-has-had-noggins-put-in-for-extra-support

Old Porch Roof has had noggins inserted for extra strength

old-porch-roof-with-noggins-inserted

old-porch-roof-with-noggins-inserted

Day 155 – Tuesday 14th February 2017 – phase 2

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Day 155 – Tuesday 14th February 2017 – phase 2

fascia-board-and-soffits

Fascia boards and soffits

fascia-board-and-soffits-pic-2

fascia-board-and-soffits-pic-2

insulation-for-upstairs

Celotex insulation for new upstairs

celotex-insulation-in-roof-of-new-bedroom

celotex-insulation-in-roof-of-new-bedroom

wiring-and-insulation-of-bedroom-ceiling-in-progress-today

wiring-and-insulation-of-bedroom-ceiling-in-progress-today

new-wiring-for-lighting-upstairs-by-ballen-electrical

new-wiring-for-lighting-upstairs-by-Ballan-Electrical

fascia-board-and-soffits-fixed-today

fascia-board-and-soffits-fixed-today

Day 150 – Tuesday 7th February 2017 – phase 2

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Day 150 – Tuesday 7th February 2017 – phase 2

gable-end-and-completed-brick-work

Gable end on right hand side and completed brickwork

gable-end-and-completed-brick-work-pic-2

gable-end-and-completed-brick-work-pic-2 tubing for extractor fan from bathroom

brick-work-tying-in-with-rafters

brick-work-tying-in-with-rafters

rafters-and-brick-work-complete-down-roof-slope

rafters-and-brick-work-complete-down-roof-slope

block-work-between-cross-beams-to-tops-of-windows

block-work-between-cross-beams-to-tops-of-windows

flooring-in-new-upstairs

Flooring in new upstairs area – picture from the left

flooring-completed-on-left-side

flooring-completed-on-left-side

flooring-in-new-upstairs-pic-2

flooring-in-new-upstairs-pic-2 from the right side

upstairs-floor-area

upstairs-floor-area – picture taken from the middle window

view-from-back-to-front-of-new-upstairs-area

view-from-back of new bedroom -to-front and window openings-of-new-upstairs-area

Day 149 -Monday 6th February 2017 – phase 2

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Day 149 -Monday 6th February 2017 – phase 2

kymin-walk-canopy-in-white-visible-from-hillside

Kymin walk – View down hillside – canopy of Springdale visible as big white roof

zoomed-in-photo-of-canopy-from-hillside-above-the-house

zoomed-in-photo-of-canopy-from-hillside-above-the-house

left-side-of-roof-beside-lower-level-scaffolding

left-side-of-roof-beside-lower-level-scaffolding

on-scaffolding

on-scaffolding

velux-window-frame-work-created

velux-window-frame-work-created

new-wall-partition-created-between-new-eaves-and-bathroom-and-study-room-which-will-have-a-sloping-roof

new-wall-partition-created-between-new-eaves-and-bathroom-and-study-room-which-will-have-a-sloping-roof

framework-for-wall-of-bathroom-upstanding-wooden-batons

framework-for-wall-of-bathroom

view-from-left-side-of-house-across-new-upstairs-area-part-of-left-side-of-roof-now-removed-pic-2

view-from-left-side-of-house-across-new-upstairs-area-part-of-left-side-of-roof-now-removed-pic-2

view-from-left-side-of-huse-across-new-upstairs-area-part-of-left-side-of-roof-now-removed

view-from-left-side-of-house-across-new-upstairs-area-

left-side-of-upstairs-area-pic-2

left-side-of-upstairs-area-pic-2

left-side-of-upstairs-area

left-side-of-upstairs-area

Day 148 -Friday 3rd February 2017 – phase 2

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Day 148 -Friday 3rd February 2017 – phase 2

bathroom-window-gap-has-been-readjusted-in-size-as-rafters-were-going-to-clip-edge-of-window

Bathroom window gap has been decreased in size as rafters were going to clip edge of window

more-rafters-inserted-on-right-and-front-of-gable-built-today

more-rafters-inserted-on-right-and-front-of-gable-built-today

gable-end-on-right-hand-side-now-being-created-over-bathroom-window-gap

gable-end-on-right-hand-side-now-being-created-over-bathroom-window-gap

gable-end-on-right-over-bathroom-window

gable-end-on-right-over-bathroom-window

blocking-up-side-of-gable-between-rafters

new rafters in place on right side

view-of-underside-of-rafters-over-what-will-be-the-side-of-the-bathroom

view-of-underside-of-rafters-over-what-will-be-the-side-of-the-bathroom

middle-window-insulated-below

middle-window-insulated-below

view-to-the-right-showing-beams-for-flat-roof-and-rafters-to-flat-roof

view-to-the-right-showing-beams-for-flat-roof-and-rafters-to-flat-roof

view-into-master-bedroom-area-being-used-for-construction-of-roof

view-into-master-bedroom-area-being-used-for-construction-of-roof

upstairs-left-hand-window-gap-insulation-in

upstairs-left-hand-window-gap

Day 145 – Tuesday 31st January 2017 – phase 2

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Day 145 – Tuesday 31st January 2017 – phase 2

Roof tiles all stripped off today under supervision from bat licensed ecologist. Balcony window taken out and flat roof taken off.  From phase 1, worktop for new kitchen which had been measured and cut to size has now been fitted.

newly-fitted-worktop-for-kitchen-and-island-unit

newly-fitted-worktop-for-kitchen-and-island-unit

new-worktop-fitted

New worktop fitted – a transformation

balcony-window-now-removed-view-through-to-new-bedroom-floor

balcony-window-now-removed-view-through-to-new-bedroom-floor and through to hall below

left-side-of-house-tiles-stripped-under-supervision-of-a-bat-licensed-ecologist

left-side-of-house-tiles-stripped-under-supervision-of-a-bat-licensed-ecologist

left-and-front-stripped-of-tiles

left-and-front-stripped-of-tiles

right-side-of-house-tiles-all-stripped-off

right-side-of-house-tiles-all-stripped-off

view-of-stripped-roof-from-left

view-of-stripped-roof-from-left

view-into-house-over-old-porch

view-into-house-over-old-porch

view-of-what-will-be-new-bedroom-floor

view-of-what-will-be-new-bedroom-floor

view-through-gap-that-will-be-middle-window-in-the-bedroom

view-through-gap-that-will-be-middle-window-in-the-bedroom

view-through-gap-which-will-be-new-ensuite-bathroom-window

view-through-gap-which-will-be-new-ensuite-bathroom-window

top-of-roof-now-to-compare-later-when-new-roof-is-on

top-of-roof-now-to-compare-later-when-new-roof-is-on

view-from-front-through-to-house-from-scaffolding-of-the-inside-where-the-old-balcony-has-been-removed

view-from-front-through-to-house-from-scaffolding-of-the-inside-where-the-old-balcony-has-been-removed

gap-from-below-seen-in-previous-pictures-as-light-shining-through-from-house

gap-from-below-seen-in-previous-pictures-as-light-shining-through-from-house

tiles-all-stacked-to-be-reused-for-new-roof

tiles-all-stacked-to-be-reused-for-new-roof

tiles-all-stacked-to-be-reused-for-new-roof-down-side-of-scaffolding

tiles-all-stacked-to-be-reused-for-new-roof-down-side-of-scaffolding

Day 144 – Monday 30th January 2017 – phase 2

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Day 144 – Monday 30th January 2017 – phase 2

opening-up-the-roof

Opening up the roof

left-side-of-roof-opened-up

left-side-of-roof-opened-up

left-side-of-roof-new-beams-seen-just-inside

left-side-of-roof-new-beams-seen-just-inside

steel-beams-now-with-wood-inserts

steel-beams-now-with-wood-inserts

steel-beams-now-with-wood-inserts-right-side-of-house

steel-beams-now-with-wood-inserts-right-side-of-house

steel-beams-now-with-wood-inserts-right-side-of-house-pic-2

steel-beams-now-with-wood-inserts-right-side-of-house-pic-2

old-balcony-window-new-flooring-for-bedroom-on-the-other-side-of-the-window-can-be-seen

old-balcony-window-new-flooring-for-bedroom-on-the-other-side-of-the-window-can-be-seen

Day 134 – Thursday 19th January 2017 – phase 2

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Day 134 – Thursday 19th January 2017 – phase 2

progress-on-day-134-formation-of-upstairs-windows

progress-on-day-134-formation-of-upstairs-windows

progress-on-day-134-formation-of-upstairs-windows-pic-2

progress-on-day-134-formation-of-upstairs-windows-pic-2

side-view-of-new-upstairs

side-view-of-new-upstairs

opening-for-middle-window

opening-for-middle-window

view-looking-down-from-top-scaffolding-onto-old-balcony-window

view-looking-down-from-top-scaffolding-onto-old-balcony-window

view-looking-down-from-top-scaffolding-onto-old-balcony-window-also-showing-areas-of-roof-that-have-been-prepared-for-new-steel-beam

view-looking-down-from-top-scaffolding-onto-old-balcony-window-also-showing-areas-of-roof-that-have-been-prepared-for-new-steel-beam

view-from-the-right-hand-side-of-house-steel-beams-in-brown-now-at-the-bottom-of-the-wall

view-from-the-right-hand-side-of-house-steel-beams-in-brown-now-at-the-bottom-of-the-wall

view-of-the-new-wall-from-the-left-side-of-the-scaffolding

view-of-the-new-wall-from-the-left-side-of-the-scaffolding

view-of-right-hand-side-of-roof

view-of-right-hand-side-of-roof

view-of-double-wall-built-on-top-of-new-steel-beam-at-the-front-of-the-house-and-pitched-roof-covered-to-protect-from-the-weather-roof-felt-is-in-poor-condition-probably-the-original-roofing-felt

view-of-double-wall-built-on-top-of-new-steel-beam-at-the-front-of-the-house-and-pitched-roof-covered-to-protect-from-the-weather-roof-felt-is-in-poor-condition-probably-the-original-roofing-felt

view-from-the-right-hand-side-of-house-showing-double-wall-and-exposed-roof-covered

view-from-the-right-hand-side-of-house-showing-double-wall-and-exposed-roof-covered

left-hand-side-of-roof

left-hand-side-of-roof