Well, been a interesting 2 weeks since the last post. Still in the transition phase between wrapping up the structural work and starting on the internals. Its an interest point in any project where the main decisions have been make, the money allocated or spent - well, now is time to execute, make sure that its done properly and no shortcuts taken. Its a tough market on construction companies and people will bid tightly for work, often too tightly. However tempting, make sure that whatever you agree and has been hammered out over discussions, that its noted down, best signed by both parties...even better an diary is a great idea. Just recently I've started to note down peoples commitments / observations on a phone App under the trades - this has been a real asset for logging issues and is very handy on the phone.
On the outside the Parex Lanko monocouche basecoat render will be applied next week. The various flat roofs cannot the full completed until the render is applied. The foundations for the garage were started this week and we're going to put the concrete rainwater harvesting tank under the garage. This system will have UVs and filter treatement and will be used for all domestic hot water....showers in rainwater!
On the inside and ducts are being run, with attention to be paid to any pentetrations through the foundation blockwork. Some of the services runs have been a bit of a challenge, the fact we went with vaulted ceilings and for a warm roof construction ( ie insulation is on the slope rather than tradition Irish approach of insulation on the ceiling with a ventilated attic space) has made routing a lot simpler. This warm roof construction is still rather new in many countries and the detailing of it properly to eliminate cold briding must be worked out in advances & well implemented in site.
On a lighter note, the daffodils are in full flower and we planted another 20 silver birch and beech during the week. This has really started the process of turn it from a construction site to a house and garden.
On the outside the Parex Lanko monocouche basecoat render will be applied next week. The various flat roofs cannot the full completed until the render is applied. The foundations for the garage were started this week and we're going to put the concrete rainwater harvesting tank under the garage. This system will have UVs and filter treatement and will be used for all domestic hot water....showers in rainwater!
On the inside and ducts are being run, with attention to be paid to any pentetrations through the foundation blockwork. Some of the services runs have been a bit of a challenge, the fact we went with vaulted ceilings and for a warm roof construction ( ie insulation is on the slope rather than tradition Irish approach of insulation on the ceiling with a ventilated attic space) has made routing a lot simpler. This warm roof construction is still rather new in many countries and the detailing of it properly to eliminate cold briding must be worked out in advances & well implemented in site.
On a lighter note, the daffodils are in full flower and we planted another 20 silver birch and beech during the week. This has really started the process of turn it from a construction site to a house and garden.
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