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Roofing work continues

December 6, 2013 /

The weather yesterday was appalling, but unbelievably the roofers continued to work throughout the day.  At one point, we thought we might lose all of the felt off the roof however the roofers managed to batten in all down.  Later in the afternoon, the wind subsided.  By the end of the day, they had installed all of the Veluxes in the back of the property.  But they even managed to put a couple of courses of stone slates on the roof.  Amazing.

Unbelievably, the roofers carried on their work in the appalling weather yesterday. We lost some of the roofing felt in the bad weather, but it was soon replaced. The roofers continued to work and placed all of the battens on this part of the roof.

Unbelievably, the roofers carried on their work in the appalling weather yesterday. We lost some of the roofing felt in the bad weather, but it was soon replaced. The roofers continued to work and placed all of the battens on this part of the roof.

Slating the front of the extension

December 4, 2013 /

We have started putting the stone slates on the front elevation of the extension.  These are reclaimed stone slates that we bought a few weeks ago.  They have been stored off site until we need them. 

To be able to install the bi-folding doors this Saturday, we need to make sure that the scaffolding has been dismantled on the front of the extension.  With any luck (mainly weather permitting) we should finish slating this elevation tomorrow.  This will leave us with Friday to dismantle the scaffolding.

We have got about half of the stone slates on the front elevation of the extension today. Hopefully, tomorrow we will finish slating this elevation so that the scaffolding can be removed allowing the bi-folding doors to be fitted on Saturday.

We have got about half of the stone slates on the front elevation of the extension today. Hopefully, tomorrow we will finish slating this elevation so that the scaffolding can be removed allowing the bi-folding doors to be fitted on Saturday.  You can also see that the large oak window has now been glzed.

 

Rooflights

November 28, 2013 /

The rooflights were installed today.  There are three sets.  Two in the lounge and one in the kitchen.  Each set is identical.  5 panes 600mm wide.  Originally, we were going to install 6 panes 500mm, but this increase the amount of frame in the unit and reduced the amount of glass.  5 panes 600mm wide was about the same price as 6 panes 500mm wide.

Each set has two openers.  These are electrically operated.  The electrical unit has to be the ugliest thing ever.  And the rocker switches that came with it are even worse!  I am less worried by the switches as we will use the Loxone system to control the opening and closing of these windows.  This means that when we set the alarm, the windows can be closed automatically. The motor units are more of a problem.  I thought there were covers to go on them, but alas no – they are meant to look like this!

The installation was very quick – around 2 hours to get all three banks of rooflights installed.  The frames and the glass are shipped separately and the team from Standard Patent Glazing assemble them on site.  Unfortunately, one of the panes bumped into the scaffold when being brought into the extension.  When it comes to glass versus scaffold, the scaffold is always going to win. The broken unit has been fitted temporarily, but a new unit has been ordered and should be installed next week.

There are three sets of rooflights in the extension. Two in the lounge and one set in the kitchen. All have electrically operated opening panes - 2 in each set.

There are three sets of rooflights in the extension. Two in the lounge and one set in the kitchen. All have electrically operated opening panes – 2 in each set.

This is the rooflight in the rear of the lounge. You can see the lead underneath the window. More lead will be fitted when the roof is slated - this is due to happen next week.

This is the rooflight in the rear of the lounge. You can see the lead underneath the window. More lead will be fitted when the roof is slated – this is due to happen next week.

These are the rooflights in the rear of the lounge. Nick and Dan are working on the stonework in the small gable in the end of the kitchen.

These are the rooflights in the rear of the lounge. Nick and Dan are working on the stonework in the small gable in the end of the kitchen.

This happened when the panes of glass were being carried in. One of them just caught the edge of a scaffolding pole. A replacement was already on order by the time the installers had left. It will be replaced next week (at their cost).

This happened when the panes of glass were being carried in. One of them just caught the edge of a scaffolding pole. A replacement was already on order by the time the installers had left. It will be replaced next week (at their cost).

Extension roof

November 20, 2013 /

Progress has been made today on putting the roof on the new extension.  Although only partly felted, at least the rear and part of the front of the extension is now covered.  We need to sort out the kitchen roof before this can be felted, but that will happen in the next day or two.

This is the view as you come up the road and you can now see the roof going on the new extension. It will be a couple of days before the stone slates go on.

This is the view as you come up the road and you can now see the roof going on the new extension. It will be a couple of days before the stone slates go on.

The roofing felt has been installed on the rear of the extension today. This should keep the worst of the weather out. Shame about the mud!

The roofing felt has been installed on the rear of the extension today. This should keep the worst of the weather out. Shame about the mud!

The extension roof has been felted to keep the worst of the weather out. The mud is even deeper here.

The extension roof has been felted to keep the worst of the weather out. The mud is even deeper here.

Extension roof

November 18, 2013 /

All of the major beams are now in place and so are most of the spars.  The spars in the kitchen roof are still to be done, but this will be done this week as the roofers are due in the next couple of days.

You can see the roof in the previous photos, but here are some close-ups taken from the scaffold.

The roof spars on the front of the extension are now ready to be felted. However, the spars are still to be installed on the kitchen roof (seen in the distance).

The roof spars on the front of the extension are now ready to be felted. However, the spars are still to be installed on the kitchen roof (seen in the distance).

There are large rooflights in the kitchen - one front and one back. There are 3m wide - 5 panels, each 600mm. Two on each side are openers (electrically operated). This means that the middle panel and the two end panels in each set are fixed.

There are large rooflights in the kitchen – one front and one back. There are 3m wide – 5 panels, each 600mm. Two on each side are openers (electrically operated). This means that the middle panel and the two end panels in each set are fixed.

There is a lot of wood here even with the openings. There is no difference between the white and yellow wood, just different suppliers.

There is a lot of wood here even with the openings. There is no difference between the white and yellow wood, just different suppliers.

Although all the main beams have been put in the kitchen roof, the spars are still to go on. This should happen this week. We still need to brick up around the openings that were made to carry the new beams on the older property.

Although all the main beams have been put in the kitchen roof, the spars are still to go on. This should happen this week. We still need to brick up around the openings that were made to carry the new beams on the older property.

Progress on the extension

November 17, 2013 /

Over the past 2-3 weeks, we have made significant progress on the extension.

The main roof beams are in, as are most of the roof spars.  Almost all of the ashlar stone surrounds are in place – particularly the really large pieces.  Most of the block work is up and the external stone work is catching up.  The roof will start to go on next week.  Exciting times.

Although the scaffolding obscures much of the new extension at the front, you can we the progress that has been made in the last couple of weeks.

Although the scaffolding obscures much of the new extension at the front, you can we the progress that has been made in the last couple of weeks.

Most of the roof spars are now in place. There are a number of rooflight on this elevation and you can see where the gaps have been left in the roof timbers.

Most of the roof spars are now in place. There are a number of rooflight on this elevation and you can see where the gaps have been left in the roof timbers.

There is still quite a bit of stone work to go up on the end gable of the extension. The roof beams sit on the inner blockwork and this is where we have concentrated our efforts.

There is still quite a bit of stone work to go up on the end gable of the extension. The roof beams sit on the inner blockwork and this is where we have concentrated our efforts.

The new doors have been installed in the existing cottages and the roof timbers are largely ready for the roof to go on (hopefully, next week).

The new doors have been installed in the existing cottages and the roof timbers are largely ready for the roof to go on (hopefully, next week).

This is the elevation faces into the sunken garden. There are two sets of bifolding doors separated by a large square oak window.

This is the elevation faces into the sunken garden. There are two sets of bifolding doors separated by a large square oak window.

Progress on the extension roof

November 13, 2013 /

We have had a couple of fine days already this week and that means that most of the roof spars have been installed.  This is a bit of a slow job since there are so many rooflights – standard patent glazing in the lounge and kitchen (together with electric openers) and pairs of Veluxes elsewhere.  There are a total of 6 pairs of Velux windows to be installed throughout the extension.

More of the roof joists have been installed. There is still quite a bit of work to do around the rooflights - you can see the gap in the roof spars about the lounge roof.

More of the roof joists have been installed. There is still quite a bit of work to do around the rooflights – you can see the gap in the roof spars about the lounge roof.

Roof truss detail

November 9, 2013 /

Most of the oak beams are now in place in the roof of the extension.  There is still some work to be done on the valleys (where the two roofs of the extension meet).  However, there was a bit of confusion about how this was meant to be built.  The upshot was that a piece of oak timber was missed off the order and we now need to wait for it to be delivered next week. 

In the meantime, we have pushed ahead with adding the spars to the rest of the roof.

Just in case you thought it was easy to build a roof! All of these peices of oak are cut by hand and manhandled into position. This drawing makes it look too easy!

Just in case you thought it was easy to build a roof! All of these peices of oak are cut by hand and manhandled into position. This drawing makes it look too easy!

There is a temporary prop in place, but this is looking very similar to the 3D roof truss detail. The purlins for the valleys are currently missing.

There is a temporary prop in place, but this is looking very similar to the 3D roof truss detail. The purlins for the valleys are currently missing.

All the main beams are now in place and work has started on installing the spars. Hopefully, by the middle of next week, the roof will be on.

All the main beams are now in place and work has started on installing the spars. Hopefully, by the middle of next week, the roof will be on.

Progress on the roof

November 7, 2013 /

I have been on a course this week (the Loxone training course – more later) which has meant that I haven’t been on site much.  With so much going on, it is a meant of a shame not to be here, but the training course has been a welcome break.  I do go first thing in the morning (once it is light!).  There is little point in going in the evenings as it is dark by the time I get back.

This week the builders have been concentrating on getting the roof up with the hope that we can get it covered over early next week.  However, it is a constant battle with the weather at the moment.  Even so, they are making good progress.

The roof is relatively complex as you can see from the architects diagram and notes.  However, it all seems to be going according to plan.

All three trusses are now in position.  The purlins between the trusses have been installed and the “free ends” have been propped up in position while the blockwork is built up to support them.  Hopefully all the major woodwork for the roof will be in place by the end of the week.

Just in case you thought it was easy to build a roof! All of these peices of oak are cut by hand and manhandled into position. This drawing makes it look too easy!

Just in case you thought it was easy to build a roof! All of these peices of oak are cut by hand and manhandled into position. This drawing makes it look too easy!

This is first thing in the morning before I go off to my Loxone training course. You can see all of the three trusses are now in position - 2 running one way and a third (in the kitchen) running at 90 degrees.

This is first thing in the morning before I go off to my Loxone training course. You can see all of the three trusses are now in position – 2 running one way and a third (in the kitchen) running at 90 degrees.

The majority of the beams went in yesterday. Today the builders have been concentrating on building up the blockwork to support the ends of the beams. You can see in this photo that some of the beams (look to camera right) are propped up at the moment waiting for the blockwork to be built up around them.

The majority of the beams went in yesterday. Today the builders have been concentrating on building up the blockwork to support the ends of the beams. You can see in this photo that some of the beams (look to camera right) are propped up at the moment waiting for the blockwork to be built up around them.

Assembling the oak trusses

November 3, 2013 /

This should be a fairly simple task given that we know that the pieces already fit together.  However, the sheer weight of the oak pieces plus the fact that this is now being done off scaffolding while it is raining, just makes the job a little more challenging.

However, by the close of play on Friday, two out of three of the trusses has been assembled.  The third truss (the one in the kitchen) will be assembled on Monday morning.

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You can see the oak pegs that secure the purlins in position. The tie beam for the kitchen truss is now in position, but the rest of the truss will be assembled on Monday.

You can see the oak pegs that secure the purlins in position. The tie beam for the kitchen truss is now in position, but the rest of the truss will be assembled on Monday.

The two oak trusses in the lounge in position. The ridge beam needs to be added to the top, but this is essentially now complete. Built using traditional techniques with no nails or screws holding it together.

The two oak trusses in the lounge in position. The ridge beam needs to be added to the top, but this is essentially now complete. Built using traditional techniques with no nails or screws holding it together.

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