Surprisingly we've had another dry week... We've gone from being topless (and I'm not talking about parading in the winter sunshine earlier in the week) - to the bulk of the roof structure being in place.
The attic trusses took a bit of handling because they were delivered upside down and had to be turned around in a small space before being lifted into position on the ready erected frame.
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Attic trusses form the bulk of the roof, giving us space to fit two good sized rooms a bathroom and a landing. They came pre-formed, which meant that the significant transformation took place very quickly.
The centre section of the roof is being made on site. It's obviously a much slower process, but it's amazing how much Neil (the carpenter looking after the roof carpentry) has achieved in a relatively short space of time. It's good to have people on site who can see beyond just looking at the drawings and help ensure things move forwards smoothly.
With a temporary deck down we've been able to stand in the upstairs bedrooms, peer through the trusses where the roof light windows will be and stand on the beam which will form the internal balcony.
I also managed to squeeze in a spot of filming for Building the Dream. Fliss wasn't here this time, but Lee was able to capture a little bit more of our story and the significant change since the last visit where the oak frame was being erected.
And there we are; another week on and very visible changes. I hope the weather holds again next week!
Ta ta for now, Tim
The attic trusses took a bit of handling because they were delivered upside down and had to be turned around in a small space before being lifted into position on the ready erected frame.
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Attic trusses being manoevered before being turned around and lifted into position.
Attic trusses form the bulk of the roof, giving us space to fit two good sized rooms a bathroom and a landing. They came pre-formed, which meant that the significant transformation took place very quickly.
The first 4 trusses in position.
Rooms taking shape, with the view through the window.
Attic trusses in position prior to securing.
The centre section of the roof is being made on site. It's obviously a much slower process, but it's amazing how much Neil (the carpenter looking after the roof carpentry) has achieved in a relatively short space of time. It's good to have people on site who can see beyond just looking at the drawings and help ensure things move forwards smoothly.
With a temporary deck down we've been able to stand in the upstairs bedrooms, peer through the trusses where the roof light windows will be and stand on the beam which will form the internal balcony.
Frontal view from upstairs
Upstairs view of the rear
"Up on the roof", Robson & Jerome have nothing on me
The internal balcony taking shape
Truss ends shaped to match the oak on site by Neil
End of week one of the roof carpentry works
And there we are; another week on and very visible changes. I hope the weather holds again next week!
Ta ta for now, Tim
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