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All moving in the right direction
It’s been a while since my last post – Dwr Cymru have returned and filled the hole so the water connection is complete.
Inside, the timber frame is up and the first floor i-beams have been installed.
The chipboard has also been layed on the first floor and some of the upstairs studwork has gone up.
Outside, the scaffolding is up and the roof is coming off.
The front skylights have also been cut out – we can’t wait to see the view from upstairs.
Outside, further work has been carried out on the landscaping and the bat-shed.
Water in and stud work on the way up
Dwr Cymru have come and connected the water for the bargain price of £1400! The trench is still uncovered as apparently it is a different crew needed to fill in the trench and tarmac!
The last of the ecclesiastical features remaining on the walls have been removed, it is a shame to lose some of these features, but everything has to be wrapped in 100mm of insulation, so unfortunately they were never going to be seen. We now need to see how they can be used to enhance the project later down the line; or failing that, sold to pay off our debts!!!
The stud work is making great progress. It won’t be long before the perimeter is fully studded and the first floor beams are ready to go in.
Weekend in Crickhowell and Llangattock
We’re having a lovely weekend in Crickhowell and Llangattock. We’re staying at the Horseshoe Inn, Llangattock, which is full of inspirational ideas for using salvaged resources.
We’ve visited Webbs in Crickhowell where we’ve discovered a great range of Dimplex artificial log burner stoves which we think will be the solution to our needs.
We’ve also visited Beatrice and Maud in Crickhowell, who have a lovely mix of antique items that will really fit into the conversion, just need to hold off a while until we know where everything will fit.
An exciting week . . .
With the concrete down, it’s full steam ahead with the studwork. This starts with a course of 3 bricks, which are almost all down. The studwork will go on top of this.
The kitchen had also arrived and had been put into storage until it’s needed, hopefully not too long!
Concrete In
Really pleased with progress this week, the concrete is now in and we’re ready to start the studwork.
Damp Proof Membrane and More Garden Works
The damp proof membrane is down and looks ready for the concrete. Outside, there has been more work done digging the foundations for the wall in the back garden. Loads more soil moved to the front ready for collection, c’mon, you know you want it!
Golygfa Mynydd Beach
Sand down and the DPM is on its way! Roll on concrete!
Front Door Step
The front door step is back in place.
Golygfa Mynydd 