Building Progress ~ February 2008, week 1
The true proportions and dimensions of the final building are now beginning to appear. The wooden frame that will hold the insulation and boarding away from the original walls is now starting to take shape, the insulation is going into the roof, and the basic structure for the first floor is nearly complete. I approach the place with a mix of excitement and trepidation. Worries about size and choices and what the finished place will be like mix with excitement for the new building that is taking shape.
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Damn the architect on February 26th, 2007
Having weighed up the pros and cons over the past few months of employing an architect in a 'full service' capacity we've decided to go it alone.
Building Progress ~ February 2008, week 3 on February 28th, 2008
Things are moving along at a pace now as the first floor is in and the upstairs partitions are about to go in.
Green = Mean ? on November 12th, 2007
I've spent the day practicing my version of precision carpentry cladding openings of my .
Meet the architect on July 19th, 2006
I've always fancied the idea of engaging an architect (if I'm honest, inspired by Kevin Mc of TV fame), so I went to speak to one today.
Firm Foundations? on July 20th, 2007
I’ve had a few concerns about the foundations of the barn, specifically how much of the soil that has built up around the walls we will be able to clear to install new drains and discourage damp without exposing the foundations.
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