Diary detailing the trials and tribulations of a Self Build Project in Pantymwyn, North Wales. The build is a timber frame construction and will incorporate high levels of insulation - Air Tightness Membrane - MVHRHP System - Energy efficient lighting etc and so will be some way towards a 'LOW ENERGY' House.
Sunday, 7 February 2010
Brickwork 95% done and Roof Looking Good
Hi everyone, despite the worst winter we have ever had in Pantymwyn in recent years - work stopped completely for 3 weeks - we have made progress and we are trying hard to move things along. We could not even get to site for 3-4 days!
A couple more days on the bricks and that will be completed - the roof is just starting to shift - of course the snow and ice really put the nail in the coffin of that one! but as you can see from the pic - we have a 'Bumpa Hoist' on the job and are hoping for big things from Keith and Tuber over the next couple of weeks.
Inside is ticking over nicely - All the internal rockwool (100mm RWA45) has been installed as well as the external walls (140 flexi slab). The Mysterious 'Vapour Control Layer' and battens have been put in on all External walls, and 50% of the ceilings upstairs have been insulated with 610mm Loft Roll with the VCL and battens on top of that.
We have a Plumber on the case now - The Genvex MVHR system is due delivery - and someone is working out the staircase. Lindsay is busy trying to spend as much as she can on a Kitchen and is doing a good job of it...
I have numbers for a Sparky,Plasterer and Joiner - all recommended by people we know, and i will be giving them a bell this week.
Its all starting to move again - PHEW!!!
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Hi Stuart, house is looking great, can't wait to see the windows in, starting to look like a home again.
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ReplyDeleteJust been up to look at the house, wow it is absolutely FAB. Love the bricks used at the front, and the roof won't be long now...Really looking forward to seeing pictures of the inside, especially the ones of the kitchen....you go Lindsay!!
Lovin' the blog by the way.
LOL Jane and gang x
Hi Jane! thanks for the comments and good luck with the imminent arrival!
ReplyDeleteluv from the barley clan x