Next steps...

Before Melv starts to build the outside walls we need to install the damp proof membrane and insulation.

The membrane needs to be put on a layer of sand to prevent it being punctured.

Next it is on with 4 inches of insulation

It was so bright it was like being on the sea in the tropics - not on a building site in March in the UK!

The over-site takes shape

Ready for the next inspection of the building inspector - before we lay the damp proof membrane and the concrete pad

The weekend brought time for a bit of gardening

Not 1, 2 but 3...

Laying the foundations for the next two veggie plots

Then planting the wildflower seeds that we had grown on, in the orchard -now protected by the electric rabbit netting - safe from both chickens and rabbits!

The only way is up...

Its great to think we are now at the stage when we will start to see progress, rather than demolition.

Keeping the site as clean and tidy as possible is always good and serves to boost to morale when there is lots to do.

It is great to be able to visualise what the finished building will look like - as we start to build the dummy windows in.

Melv get the lintels in over the windows and starts to build the door way

The only way is up...

One more lintel to remove

A bit more to demolish

The last lintel

then it is time to make good

Monty gives it the seal of approval.

Omlette and eggs

Building is a bit like that...

Need to make a mess before making progress...

There were a few walls still to come down

including the large lintels above the existing openings

But it is soon cleaned up

that's Sal's job

Ready for an inspection from our feathered friends...

The removal of the roof is finished

Once the sheets were gone, we had to tackle the supporting irons, a friend of Melv's with some gas did the job and they were soon down on the deck and a lot easier to handle.

Mmelv then cut them up and they will either be converted into beer money - for scrap or put to good use elsewhere around the house.

Gone!!!

All traces of the old roof had soon gone, leaving just the bare metal roof trusses showing

With the roof sheets gone Melv could get at the redundant internal walls and remove those

Next it will be the irons themselves