Redland 49's

For the past couple of weeks I have been like an internet stalker seeking out 'pre-worn' roof tiles to match our existing roof. Not quite as easy as I thought it would be! We so far have acquired 850 with about 350 to collect at the weekend. The whole family including 2 boys  and the dog have piled into the eBay purchased truck in order to secure enough for our roof. So far we've been on road trips to Brighton, deepest Guildford, Worcester park and this weekend Mitcham! 

The poor truck has just about coped but at 8lbs in weight per tile... Has been quite a weight for it to carry!

Stormy times

Still we have no heating which so far is managable ..... However that can change at any time. I fact this weekend we are being told that a nasty storm is possibly heading our way. Now I normally like a bit of tubulant weather, however this could be catastrophic for us in out current state.

The builders today have Been working hard to protect us as best as they can given the circumstances. 

Roof works 2

It's been a couple of weeks since last posting, and lots has happened!

Our roof has really taken shape, the builder has built an amazingly beautiful (if that is even possible) ceiling in the garage. We were initially going to pluboard the ceiling but after seeing the splayed timber pattern I think it will look better left open. 

The flat roof works with bitumen and felt has started with the 1st layer now in place (yesterday) and now we are water tight in all of the flat roof areas! Great news. 

Next week the pitched roof areas will be play's and felted and then the very exciting job of putting the tiles on. See the next post for the tile saga!

Progress

It isn't until you look back that you see how much progress has actually been made.

So in spite of the cold weather and disappointments of this week, we will remain positive and carry on building!

Roof Works!

As we storm into October the roof works have started! Just in time for the change in weather !

We still have no heating and time is critical now to get water tight so that we can get heating ASAP.

We've had some dreadful delays this week which will affect our program and our home comfort, but steps are being taken to mitigate this with utmost urgency !