The First Bricks Went On Today

The first bricks went on the house today with help from a friend :)

HK's makes sure the bricks are straight and level and lined up properly
with the bricks on the wall next to it.

We have to wait a few hours for the mortar to harden to clean it up.

Progress on Inside Railing

The posts and lower railing are in place.

On Friday the folks from DekRail will come and measure up for the glass.

Up close of the post and lower rail.

HK's attention to detail is making all look fabulous!!

Inside Railing

The fir posts had to be cut to size.

With some angles for the stairs!

HK putting the loft posts in place.

Stairs have the posts as well as Oak veneer/and trim installed.

Painting 1/2 Timbers

The wood on the window wall was painted as far as the ladder would allow.
There is still a section to be painted at the very top

All the half timbers around the side and front have been painted.

 

One more step closer to having the outside finished.



Hole has been cut through!!!!

The hole was cut in the wall on Saturday!

View through to the new entryway

Bedroom from the other direction.

Half n Half

Scratch Coat Completion

The scratch coat has been completed on the side wall!

And the window wall too!

Progress on Scratch Coat

The rainscreen and wire mesh have been completed.

The scratch coat is more than half complete.

Scratch coat progress.

Owl in the Forest

An Owl spent the afternoon in a fir tree after catching a snake for lunch.