Spring breakthrough

Spring at Last!
As the temperature hots up (16.5C today) work continues at a pace. The plasterers are busy on the second ground floor bedroom, the old window between the kitchen and the new extension has been removed to make a doorway, and a new lintel put in. The photo shows the breakthrough, and to the left the blue glazed fireplace we've saved. Originally in a bedroom, it will take pride of place in the dining room.

Work has also progressed on the roof with a new supply of slates and the second of four Velux windows being installed, this one at the top of the stairs. Light now floods onto the top of the stairs and down through the hall.

We have had to delay the installation of the ground loop for geothermal heat pump because of a lack of specialist insulation to protect the mains water pipe. If not properly insulated the water supply could freeze with disastrous effects so we must wait for proper insulation material. Work with the digger on the geothermal installation should restart on Monday.