Converting stone barns around a yard on the Isle of Man

[Aljongr]

Hello I'm Al,

Finally got round to introducing myself, having scavenged lots of info on here.

Previously Refurbished and extended various houses the UK. 

Spent 15 years living and working in the wilds of Northern Turkey. (Not where the tourists go). Turned a wooden shack into a comfortable house.

Decided to move back, nearer home and completed on this place Feb 2020 just as COVID lockdowns hit - any plans and budgets blown.  14 months later managed to get here, moved in with no electricity or drains, water from a standpipe and no planning permission. 

Still 'camping' in one of the barns but life is more civilised, wood burning stove, basic electrics, and STP.

Working on the rest of the place. So far, new and refurbished roofs with lots of insulation, all floors dug out and new slab throughout, doors and windows fitted and internal stud walls all up.

To do, floor insulation UFH and screed, MVHR, electrics and plumbing, heating system, plastering, flooring etc.  Then start again on the other section.

Doing a most of the work ourselves with one semi full time builder.  Will probably be looking for advice on MVHR and heating systems next.

[jack]

Welcome to BuildHub, that looks like an interesting project.

[Aljongr]

Thanks, there have been a few challenges along the way but being almost weathertight should make progress a bit easier this winter.