Windows Discussion
No work or photos today, just talking. Despite the problems with the windows the company (Socover) are determined to get things right for us and recognise that errors have been made. A supplementary meeting has ....
Author: gjj
Windows and Timber Frame Installation 4
First section of plywood wall covering fitted. Tomorrow the windows company are coming for a meeting to discuss the issues. Other than the ones I have written about, there is also a problem that neither ....
Windows and Timber Frame Installation 3, The Yale Lock
While Esteban and I continued Buiding and in part insulation the wall and enclosures for the electric shutters, Xavier and Kevin progressed the door installations. Here you can see the fixed window in the kitchen, ....
Windows and Timber Frame Installation 2
Second day of the installation and Esteban and I pushed on with the door openings. Xavier and Kevin got on with the installation of the utility room door followed by the fixed window and door ....
Windows and Timber Frame Installation 1
Today is Monday. Following a couple of short discussions on the revision to the windows quote last week, I received a revised price and arrangement via email and then a phone call on Thursday (7th) ....
Windows! and Electrical Distribution Panel 1
A combination of lots of issues including weather, lack of approval and my back has kept me at home planning for some time but today I am on site again for the first time since ....
Back to Work?
After our trip to the UK I am finally back on site to see that in my absence Florent has been back to install the internet fibre box connection through the wall and in a ....
Water, Water Everywhere
A little worrying as we are off to the UK next week and the site is now flooding. The ditch at the back of the property has overflowed into the garden preventing any further work. ....
Site Closure
With the water continuing to fall, Florent has only been able to tidy up the paths and fencing areas and has now left site until the sewage approval is received. timing is OK as we ....
Electrics and Fencing
The weather is turning very wet so I am pleased the fencing is now secured and looking good. I am waiting on approval for the sewage (assainissement) system before it can be installed so work ....