Interior pics and the view

4 November 2013

Now that there are floor joists, the final floor and ceiling heights are starting to emerge. I don't think we'll be bumping our heads on the ceiling downstairs - Gregg, in the doorway, is 6'4"!

And it is now possible to get an idea of the views from the Velux windows upstairs.

Not too shabby.

Big Daddy of a lintel

30 October 2013

Tom has admitted to losing sleep over the replacement of the rotten lintel over the main barn entry. It took weeks of cogitation and consultation with Phil, the carpenter and other builders but finally, he had a plan of action designed to avoid losing stonework as much as possible. He even went over to England to get hold of some equipment for strengthening the gable end.

In the meantime, they have been working on the upper floor joists.  And it looks as if head-height is not a problem.

Last week they began by supporting the gable end over the beam. It took them 4 days to get it ready.
And then the pictures speak for themselves.

Simply magnificent.