Day 36

Today Dave fitted the new lintels above the three windows and repaired the faulty brickwork. The wood on the front of the house was also completed today.

Day 35

The roof is now complete and looks really good. Ben has also been doning some prep work on the rear of the house ready for the rendering to be applied.

Day 34

Today (after assembling) the new arial was mounted onto the newley repaired chimney.

Day 33

Work continued today plasterboarding the new bathroom. Also further work was done on the wood on the front of the house.

Day 32

Today Scottish power removed the supply to the old upstairs flat, we now have no electric upsairs except via extension leads. The roofing work continues but is nearing completion. we had to purchase a further 100 slates today and a new ridge tile.

Days 30 and 31 The Weekend

Pete spent part of his weekend continuing to repaint the wood for the front of the house (originally painted green) now being painted black.

Day 29 - Our First Month

Pete was back today - we ordered the slates for the back of the house having used all the available ones on the front. We need about 500 and they cost us £1 each - the cost of the roof is mounting but it does look well and will come in just about on budget. It was too wet to do much outside today so Dave finished some block work inside - we now have a lounge and a dining room each with their own entrance Dave also did some block work on the outside to prepare for the rendering, - That's it from me - Pete may update the blog next week but I'm off to the sun!