No post for a couple of days, so here is an update. The trench work is almost complete with the village heating system connected, the new sewerage line in place and the telephone and electricity cables in place. We will be happy to see this task completed so that the neighbor is no longer impacted.
The plasterers have attached glass foam tiles to the corridor wall which adjoins the cow stall. This was an necessary thing to do, as saltpeter would continually leach through the wall. This impermeable membrane will stop this completely.
The spaces between the beams are now being expertly filled in with plaster board. This looks great, and we are happy with the result.
The tile layer has completed tiling the walls in the guest and Raphaels' bathroom. He will start tiling the kitchen and corridor over the coming days.
Reggie and myself have not been enjoying a spectator sport. We are still busy purchasing items for the bathrooms, and following up on detail.
The great wall of Reggie is now fully pointed. This task has taking some 24 man hours to complete. The render might appear various colors, but we will be applying whitewash to the wall.
The next huge task for us two is the pointing between the natural stones which run up the staircase to the first floor. We have tried all along to expose elements of the old farmhouse, sometimes to the chagrin of the architect who we sometimes feel would like everything sharp, modern and white.
We are currently undertaking the project of sourcing a jacuzzi. We have worked hard on our budget to make savings, and we feel that this is our reward.
Off to shower now and to rest weary bones.
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