With the large steps installed from the lounge into the garden, we have passed a major milestone. The next job is to build the retaining walls for the upper terrace and get the ground level right (together with the drains). Much of this work will be done next week and I expect by the end of next week we will be laying the first of the reclaimed flagstones.
We are going to place the order for the remaining ashlar this week, but unfortunately there looks as if there will be a 2-3 week delay while we wait for delivery. We may well get on with other odd jobs around the property (e.g. flagstones outside the front and back door, pointing on the outbuilding) while we are waiting.
The temporary ramp built to get the telehandler into the lower part of the garden was dug out this morning. You can see where the channels have been dug to accommodate the drains that need to be installed to take the water off the patio. The flagstones will slope very slightly away from the house to ensure that any rainwater is kept away from the property.
The temporary ramp that we built to get the telehandler down into the garden has now been removed. This means that we can get on with building the retaining wall for the upper terrace next week.
Now these steps are installed, the last thing that we need is for them to get damaged. The cardboard should prevent any odd chips or scrapes.