WEEK 37  - 25 - 04-13.  

2 days photos........in one post.

good bit of progress  inside - plaster work to existing walls and fireplace

plastic membrane to inside of timber frame extension.

more work outside.

 
 

Patio wall to rear taking shape.

I met ESB guy on site - he talked about moving the pole approx 15 meter to left at a cost of above 2k.
Probably too costly.
As an alternative the tree/ scrub/ bush area that slightly inhibits view of Croagh Patrick could be removed.

see photo of Reek and view..........

 

At front - 2 existing trees removed!!!!!
one remains and will be kepi.
A crew with climbing gear and chainsaws took 2 days to do so.

The scrub and earth has been stripped back 5 meter from road edge and a strip cut out to allow small foundation necessary for front boundary wall. This is to be stone with recessed mortar joints to give the appearance of a natural stone wall. Stone from site to be reused.

A slight curve will be in place at driveway (around the one remaining tree)  to allow easy access and  vision to road.

This front wall to be approx. 1  meter high - with central gate. As the existing front garden is slightly higher than roadside (see mounded earth in photo) then we need 3 steps to make up height difference - these steps are better on the house side of the gate rather than roadside.

One discussion point - 
The parking area beside front door is quiet limited - 2 cars may fit - but leave little over - and end up quiet close to the front door........ see photo...... 
Also - to date we have imagined  this parking area would remain open - with a cattle grid. Is this still the case - a a gate would have to be approx 10 meter wide???? so it is tricky.