September/October Update Weeks 25-28
The project went through a bit of a quiet period this month because we can’t really do much more internally until the roof is on and the building is watertight. The highlight of the month was lifting the trusses into place. Dave and Paul hired a telehandler and after a tense 3 days all 3 oak trusses, the purlins and main ridge were sitting in place on the steels. The building was instantly transformed! In addition the oak frame dividing the kitchen from the main living space was fitted- I hope it will help to retain the original character of the barn. The barn is now ready for the roofing contractors to start work. Dave also confirmed the oak windows order which will be delivered at the end of October ready for fitting first week in November.We were able to do quite a bit of preparation on site with the help of a few enthusiastic friends so thank you to Hels, Hayley, Gaynor, Roger, Jules and Rob. With their help we have cleared the drive ready for landscaping and rendered the original stone walls on the inside to hopefully detract mice etc from nesting in the walls! I think all they got in return for their efforts were aching muscles and dirty clothes!