Kerbstones 2
While the guys have been installing the kerbstones by the car park and around the house, I have got on with installing the first floor joists.
Category: First Floor
Final Floor Beams 2
The concrete base has gone into the garden store. And the new replacement beam has been installed over the existing one that gave me concerns at one end. Also te high level beam is in ....
Final Floor Beams 1
Florent's team returned to site today and immediately set about installing the missing floor beams that were recently delivered for both the first floor and attic . By the end of the day the attic ....
More on Hoists
Well the electrical hoist packed up (the control handle simply came apart and cannot be put back together again. So I have invested in a slower but reliable manual alternative. While installing it I captured ....
BBQ/Workshop 3
The pergola does use some nuts and bolts but the main method of fixing is old fashioned hard wood pegs. The whole structure wobbles a bit as they are driven home. The problem I have ....
Sand Blasting
If you have never seen it, this is sand blasting in progress. Jonathan has cleaned the wall (that will be exposed in the Lounge) and is here cleaning up the joists that will remain visible ....
Hoists not Joists
I need to lift a lot of materials to the upper floors so I have bought and installed an electric hoist identical to the one I had at Le Chai. Making a start on the ....
First Floor Joists 7
Finally got around to starting the next line of joists for the temporary floor for the builders to access the last of the existing windows that needs its lintel raising.
Oak Flooring Moved!
Started yesterday but finished today. The oak flooring has been moved from the drive to be stored internally. Currently serving as my temporary workbench/store as it will not be needed for some time.
Windows 3
Putting my temporary floor to good use. The stone wall is rebuilt on the inside over the new concrete lintel.