Today’s work was the skimming of the workshop, and dealing with a crack in the wall outside the bathroom. The crack in the wall outside of the bathroom looked like it might go all the way through the wall (as
Renovating the studio – part 21
Renovating the studio – part 20
Today was the last of the boards going up, and the near-final measurements of the workshop are in – 2.25m x 4.7m x ~2.2m (mid-point of sloped ceiling). Drain channel was mostly dug out too. Boarding out was slower today,
Renovating the studio – part 18
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
Renovating the studio – part 17
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
Renovating the studio – part 16
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
Renovating the studio – part 15
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