Conservation and Improvement Project - Week Ending 05 February 2016

Monday morning the thatcher has started stripping the old top layer of thatch from the roof. Inside the timber that will form purlins for the additional support to the roof structure were being prepared.

Work on the thatch continued all week with the top layer at the rear of the building completely removed and the process of adding new thatch started.

Progress continued to be made during the week in installing the new and additional roof timbers. There were some challenges as the old roof is not straight and the new timbers are. The joiners overcame this challenge.

The insulation is now installed in the roof.

With the scaffolding moved from the North end of the building it is now possible to get a better view of the old window in the gable end.

With the electric meter cabinet moved it has exposed the cob wall and it is possible to see the cob structure and condition. The cob wall will be covered by lime plaster as part of the project.

On Thursday there was the weekly project team meeting to discuss issues of the week, monitor progress and plan for the following week.