It’s right back to finishing the Isoquick this morning. Between us we have decided that we will measure out where the soil pipes and services duct are to go then Lorne can dig trenches for them.
We are getting on with fitting in the second layer of insulation on the Isoquick and it is going very well, in fact much better than on our first attempt whern doing the house’s system.
Lorne is getting ready to dig the trenches and is cutting through the Isoquick base layer with his new Stihl saw. I think he wants to give it an easy start in life!
While Lorne gets on with that job we are getting on with rendering the outside of the house’s Isoquick. This has proven to be a tough job for us anyway but now it’s getting very hot and so the effort is all the greater.
Lorne is making good progress but he needs Pete’s help so Molly is left to struggle on with the rendering.
Joining the pipes in such a confined space isn’t easy so it takes a few attempts and a change of approach before it all comes together.
It’s lunchtime and Lorne’s father-in-law, Gordon, arrives. He’s been before because he’s interested in our project and the insulated foundation. It’s really nice when he comes to visit because he is very positive and encouraging and coming from him, a retired builder, means a lot to us.
We’ve had a bite to eat and Gordon has headed off so we are turning our attention to the final touches of the second insultion layer around the pipes and Lorne is starting to backfill around the foundations.
It’s getting on but we are starting to fit the radon barrier. Having done it once already we know what to expect so it goes much more smoothly and it’s about half the size. We’re still at it as Lorne heads off, he’s taking a day off tomorrow to take his family to the zoo. A man who has his priorities in order.
It’s seven and we have just finished fitting the radon barrier. It’s been a long, blisteringly hot, hard working day but we got a lot done and should be ready for the concrete on Tuesday.
We wake to another sunny day and as soon as we step outside we realise it is going to be another scorcher. This is a little off putting because today we need to finish the first coat of the render and start the second coat.
We have struggled on through the day with the help of litres and litres of water to drink and a few applications of factor 50 sunscreen. Apart from being tired and achey we have survived uscathed and have only another eight meters of second coat to do in the morning. Now we can relax a bit.
It’s Saturday morning and we are going to do a few hours work so that we are ready for next week. Pete is finishing the rendering and Molly is bagging up waste from the build and some garden waste to take to the recycling amenity dump outside Oban.
Falls of Lora in Connel. The falls only occur when the tide is lower than the water in Loch Etive. The quality of the photo doesn’t show all the kayakers that are having fun in the white water.It’s time for Pete to go for a haircut while Molly checks out the charity shops. Now a visit to The Pokey Hat for some of their delicious ice-cream. Our favourite is their coffee flavour which is as good as our favourite home made dessert, Lavazza and Mackies.
We’ve just got back home and it’s still warm, perfect for al fresco dining.
That looks like a tough week of work, under the hot sun too, but what great progress!
Wow!!! amazing progress and who ever said its not sunny in Argyll 🙂
What a fantastic job you are doing looks exhausting!!!
We are pretty tired but somehow we find more energy when there’s worrk to be done.