Slate everywhere!

The roofers have been busy slating the roof. The roof light that had to be moved because it was in the way of the extension roof ridge has been reinstalled. At the current rate of progress the roofing job should be finished very early next week. Then we can get the scaffolding down and will be better able to see the results.

A huge 12 cubic meter hole for the rainwater soak-away was dug, lined and filled with the bricks that were once the two old chimneys.

The old front door has been removed and the opening widened out to the full width of the hallway. New lintels have been installed as close to the ceiling as possible to ease the transition from the old hallway into the new entrance hall. And various bits of wall screed have been applied where the old chimneys once were.

 

Today the electricians started on the initial fit. Wires everywhere!