Ramblings

Not too much done today; the scratch coat was still too damp, so it’s being left until Tuesday before boarding out the walls. Solar paint is on, doorstep is cast, and all the guttering at the front of the house has been replace for consistency of appearance. I’ll be reusing the old metal guttering for…

Roof insulation went in today, ceiling was boarded out, interior walls were scratch coated, and gutter was put up. The intent was acoustic insulation, but it was unavailable in the thickness desired, so regular rock wool was installed instead. Other issue to wort is the guttering – the downpipe is now too short, and it’s…

The rest of the torch felt was installed today; the bits that deflect the rain away from the sides and back of the workshop. The rear elevation was also shielded in a way that would ensure no pooling water against the back wall. A leak test was also done, to check that the Velux was…

Today saw the torch felt applied to the roof, and a dry-fit of the Velux skylight – it works well, and there’s a decent amount of light let in to the workshop between the skylight and the window. The old plywood was removed, and new sheets were installed.