The roof nears completion, with one Velux left to put in place.

Fine weather enabled the roof team to press on - the hope is, all slates on before the weekend and the change in the weather.

Inside , the first rooms to be plastered are drying nicely, looking lighter and so much more finished.

The third Velux is finally in place, delivering more fine views. The final one is installed tomorrow. The internal walls should also go up to create the bathrooms and fix the size of the bedrooms.

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.