the ridge is underway:
The finishing touches are made to the roof
and the ridge tiles and pointing are finally completed
The Somerset village of Stawell
Stawell is recorded in the Domesday Book. The name is thought to come from the Saxon words for 'Stoney Stream' or well and may allude to the pond at Ford Farm. Objects which lie in this water become encrusted with lime and the conditions are perfect for the creation of 'Tufa' a type of limestone which forms in close proximity to bodies of water with a high content of dissolved minerals. Tufa, a very light rock was used to make the vaults of Wells Cathedral. Mill Barn used to be part of Ford Farm and generated electricity to power the mill from that very stream and it too has some walls made from Tufa.
Sunday, 19 August 2012
Melv goes inside
As we wait for help completing the roof - Melv's knees can't cope, Melv turns his attention to inside:
He starts to build the internal walls up
Then in with the under floor heating in the ensuite
Down with the floor
Its starting to take shape
He starts to build the internal walls up
Then in with the under floor heating in the ensuite
Down with the floor
Its starting to take shape
Sunday, 5 August 2012
What's next?
With the roof almost finished, its on with the lime plaster.
We have also been taking a bit of time out and enjoying the garden
The wildflowers are amazing
We have also been taking a bit of time out and enjoying the garden
The wildflowers are amazing
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