We're plastered!

Plastering work today (Saturday). Our two intrepid plasterers spent all Saturday doing the kitchen ceiling and the utility room. Their arms must be sore. The first picture is the ceiling being plastered in what was the old kitchen. Note colour testing on walls (not the yellow or blue which were there already)

Our neighbour called by to have a look, and suggested stilts to teh plasterers to save them having to keep moving their platforms. Apparently this is serious option. If they followed it up perhaps we would have the makings of a circus?

Meanwhile we have ordered the last two items - a fridge and dishwasher. This is almost feeling too good. A colleague at work is having a nightmare with her builders, latest being a tiling fiasco. A bit too late to suggest they went with John Wood!

Roofing

The roof guys have been for a couple of days and done a fabulous job. We are really pleased. Many local people have commented how good a match the new tiles are. The rear part is quite amazing, a four layer sandwich. Designed to move in hot and cold weather, we certainly have the latter but not so sure about former!!

PS Tragedy avoided - washing machine was back on with 24 hours of last blog update

Back from short break

We have been away for a few days- probably just as well. The wall between the old and new kitchen areas has been removed - as has all the old wall cupboards. New window in kitchen and back door has moved to its final location. Virtually all the interior walls are up with power cables coming through where needed. No dishwasher for next few weeks (old one has gone), and as at today no washing machine! Nearly had no hot water, but have rigged up the boiler with a temporary power supply to get boiler going! Have just been to Asda to buy some paper plates and plastic cups! Local rumour is that we are building a tea shop at the front of the extension! This is something to do with the open front.

Sun Pipe

Today saw the fitting of the sun pipe, this will make a huge difference to the utility room which otherwise would have no natural light. Also Rod came round and we now understand the mystery of the bathroom drains - all very simple. Have ordered bathroom equipment pieces including shower enclosure for wet room floor. Had spent quite a while sourcing the fixtures and are very excited with what we will end up with.

Interior work

Work has started in earnest on fitting out the interior, kitchen shape is now quite clear. The bathroom is a bit of a mystery. We are meeting with John on Monday so hopefully we will be able to get some clarity on how the drainage is going to work and what will go where. Anyhow we are very excited about it all. Weather still holding fine - we are so glued to the forecasts it is almost a bit sad!

Fitting out

Work has started on fitting out. Flooring is going in and we now have a cupola (which Mark thinks is exciting) and a plinth area for the Aga (guess who is excited by that!). The Aga engineer called today and said the placing was just fine.

Boiler moves tomorrow, first real service in the new area. Roof is now largely watertight and all outer walls of the existing house which are being removed have gone.