Building work starts at last.

Entry posted by TheMitchells September 29, 2016

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Tuesday was the date given and, yippee, he turned up and got started. By the end of day, the render at the top of the gable had been removed so we could see the area that was bowed out. We were all a bit suprised to find that the actual wall was quite sound. we thought it would be fairly loose but it wasnt and the render was sound too. So the decision was made to only remove the top 18'' which is the main part bowed out. The cracked render would be opened up, re-rendered and I will paint the whole wall, once everything is complete. The edge of the roof was exposed and the tiles were removed along the edge.

The battens and felt seem okay apart from the very ends. The first three ridge tiles are loose and will need fixing.

this is an unusual view of the inside of our attic - we'll not see this again after tomorrow. You can see the pile of cement blocks with which he will build a pillar in the centre on the wall, to tie it into the outside brick wall. And there are 4 metal ties which will tie the wall to the rafters to ensure it does not bow out again.

Day 2 - the gable wall has been rebuilt. the pillar in the attic has been built and metal ties added in four places.

I think it looks really good - but then, I am no expert - any comments welcomed from more experienced persons. By the time I arrived this morning, (day 3), the new slates were being fitted. When I got back to the house by mid afternoon, it was all done. the slates look super and the ridge tiles have been fixed in place. I am a very happy bunny!