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

 

WEEK 17. 13-11-12.

PROGRESS:

 

o.k. despite the rumors etc...

work still progressing well on-site

roof has waterproof felt and battens to hold tiles put on.

 

blocklayers due back tomorrow.

 

WEEK 16. 08-11-12.

PROGRESS:

 

front facade looking well - dormers and dummy chimneys being put in.

 

dormer window - there will be room to stand underneath. (existing windows were much too low to do this)

dummy chimney - (partly timber)

timber frame roof structure is complete 

and a start is made to existing roof.

  

WEEK 16. 03-11-12.

PROGRESS:

Roof structure in place and looks good.

much progress to old also.

TO DISCUSS:

See photo of space above kitchen below - this was always meant as  a storage area.
Having seen it today there is potential for use as a loft space/ den with access by a steep stair or a ladder.................it would be one place with a good view - although roof quiet low..............only an occasionally used space - suitable for reading etc.......
I can stand up at centre under roof - but left and right of this would be lower.
This space would remain open to the kitchen below - with a railing to stop fall to below - and could always be used for storage.


It would however need a velux window  (similar to that in the main living area)  - we could go ahead and give it this velux window and if there were any complaints then could get retention planning permission (I could do this in a half a day).
It might be worth putting in a window at this stage in any case???

area above kitchen..........with access by ladder or steep stair this space could be used???? reading/ computer den space??? What do ye think? Potential view thru new velux window to left.

view from road

existing

timber frame

new and old

view of all 3 roof gables to existing

doorway

dining area view towards utility

dining area view towards utility/ kitchen

velux window over living

utility

view towards living and snug

existing bedroom - gable window

existing gable in foreground matches height of new extension

front of house

pebble dash plaster removed