Front
Meshing front courtyard
This evening, after casting a concrete lintel above the window (just visible top left): Just like the rear, the front courtyard is being meshed before Toby renders it (to provide reinforcement to the render, preventing cracking). After this job we
Meshing front courtyard
This evening, after casting a concrete lintel above the window (just visible top left): Just like the rear, the front courtyard is being meshed before Toby renders it (to provide reinforcement to the render, preventing cracking). After this job we
Basement door in
Front door (basement level) now in. Still to be glazed and painted.
Basement door in
Front door (basement level) now in. Still to be glazed and painted.
Basement window
At last we’re sealed! Not completely airtight just yet but we’re certainly burglar proof. For so long it has felt a bit like living in a house on stilts, but putting this window in really makes it feel like part
Basement window
At last we’re sealed! Not completely airtight just yet but we’re certainly burglar proof. For so long it has felt a bit like living in a house on stilts, but putting this window in really makes it feel like part
Painting railings
Scaffolding still not down. Still, work on the house continues… Painting the railings:
Painting railings
Scaffolding still not down. Still, work on the house continues… Painting the railings:
Ral 7016
A hint at what the final shop front will be like, we think the colour is appropriate for a Victorian shop facade, which tended to be dark – blues, greens and maroons.
Ral 7016
A hint at what the final shop front will be like, we think the colour is appropriate for a Victorian shop facade, which tended to be dark – blues, greens and maroons.