Cottage renovation Part 6

 

Despite the bad weather recently, some progress has be made, with the roof now nearing completion : outstanding works comprise of the fixing of the ridge caps and some flashing to the elements of the vertical velux windows.

Inside work has commenced with the first fixing of services. Insulation options for the roof and ceiling are currently begining costed.

The delivery of the windows and doors are now due.

Cottage renovation Part 4

The main roof structure is now complete, with work now progressing to preparing the roof for the velux windows. Velux windows to the south elevation will include vertical combinations, avoiding the necessity to construct dormers.

As noted below, rafters overhang the blockwork by a considerable amount, to allow for the provision of the external wall insulation, withthe insulation carried up  to the top of the wallplate, reducing cold bridging.