WEEK 20. 19-12-12.

PROGRESS:

 

Flat roof to master bedroom in progress

Decorative facia and soffitts (to roof edges) are 

being made off site.

Extension to rear made water tight.

Minor partition walls to interior in place. 

 

WEEK 20. 12-12-12.

PROGRESS:

 

felt and battens to main roof of extension

(green water proof material with timber battens nailed on top to attach slates)

side portion to gable of extension made in timber.

some work to walls inside.

windows as you know ordered.
delivery dates:
sliding sash and front doors (anything timber) - 14 Jan 2013
all other (pvc) - 21-24 Jan 2013

slates ordered as per sample shown  in thicker  variety (better weatherproof and variety in grain/ texture)

I have made the April 27th deadline clear to Martin.
 

 

 

rear of site

WEEK 18. 01-12-12.

PROGRESS:

Below the types doors/ windows I discussed with Munster Joinery.

Order can go in on Monday - to leave a chance of delivery before X mas - 

Yesterday would have left us with a better chance - 

I have a suspicion that delivery will be after X mas however.



front door

http://www.munsterjoinery.ie/catalogue.jsp?p=124&n=642&pc=0&gc=20&c=1&ci=1&i=16

hardwood timber ...to be without glazed panel - painted red - black frame????



general p.v.c.  windows:

type of window:(type only - see window schedule/ elevation for form/ shape)

http://www.munsterjoinery.ie/catalogue.jsp?p=123&n=208&pc=0&gc=12&c=1&ci=1&i=10


p.v.c. - to be red/ green/ navy other???? (colour same price)



sliding sash window:

type of sliding sash to front (type only - see window schedule/ elevation for form/ shape)

http://www.munsterjoinery.ie/catalogue.jsp?p=123&n=639&pc=0&gc=13&c=1&ci=1&i=6



timber - to be painted 

actual window forms as drawing below:


Few decisions to make..........

I really like the idea of a colourful window to the rear and sides - red/ green etc.

traditional type cottage look - I thinkl it would REALLY enliven/ add to the project.

see example below:

Other decisions:

to the rear (living room)  we had a triple patio door  -
this is not possible by Munster joinery.

The other choices are:

1. Double doors opening out with glazed fixed panel on each side. 

roughly same price.......

2. Bi fold door - 1 swing leaf and 2 folding leafs.

about 2/ 3 times more expensive!!!!!
 

http://www.munsterjoinery.ie/catalogue.jsp?p=124&n=643&pc=0&gc=21&c=1&ci=1&i=22


Ill leave some of these decisions with u ...........






other progress photos below:

WEEK 18. 29-11-12.

PROGRESS:

bit dark when I got there - but good progress made.

block wall to timber frame portion complete. 

(the 2 end portions - snug and utility - will remain timber clad which is done at a later date)

Windows supplier will be there tomorrow. (Munster Joinery - have worked with before and they will do the job ok)
He will measure openings and on the basis of this and 
my drawings will begin manufacture and have the windows delivered before X mas.
Will only take 1 day to fit windows when they arrive.

WEEK 18. 27-11-12.

PROGRESS:

 

blockwork is being lain around the timber frame carcass.

2 guys on site. 

will follow up tiles tomorrow.

blockwork creeping up (ends remain timber cladding)

link area

you had asked the parents for a few views from the site so here are a few - taken from a height - (above shoulder height.)
I will try a few more on a better day.

the main view - Croagh Patrick - from a height.

back towards Westport

towards Ballinrobe (opposite to Westport)

WEEK 18. 23-11-12.

PROGRESS:

 

sorry - I figured out why I couldnt log into site and fixed it.

see progress below - not as much as to date but the transition from the timber frame team back to blocklayers shows just how slow block work is compared to timber.

Its fairly slow at the moment but a steady team of 3 are up there daily.

 

Progress:

 

to rear:

blockwork is being lain around the timber frame carcass.

blockwork attached to timber frame behind with 50mm gap between.

timber first wrapped in a (green) waterproof membrane.

windows frames are built out in a timber stud.

for real window to attach to later.

 

to front:

dummy chimneys put up.

bit of work to finish roof edges done.

 

In addition the link is complete (without roof) - side walls only.

Im still chatting to Martin about slate type - will keep u informed.

There may be one purple type slate available - will inform u of

price saving/ increase before making any commitment.

 

 

last week

last weekend

today

outer block/ middle gap 50mm/ inner timber stud wall

dummy chimney (left) and real chimney (right)

 

WEEK 17. 16-11-12.

PROGRESS:

work progressing slowly on-site

 

promised better next week by Martin.

 

dummy chimney