Update: 19-08-2006

August 19, 2006

North gableThese pictures were taken during a visit to the build which took place from August 19th to August 26th. August 19th was a Saturday and James had the house securely locked, so only outside pictures could be taken.

The loch side of the house with the block work and slating of the roof now completed. The most forward part of the gable is already prepared with the so called scratch layer of finish. The other picture shows a slightly different angle of the front gable. The scratch finish is clearly visible.

The stone chips are used to finish the walls (rough rendering). Once the final rendering layer has been applied, a special machine is used to inject the stone chippings onto the wall. This rough rendering is a typical feature of a Highland house and is done to minimize water attaching to the wall.

Oh, and hurray!! At last the power cable has arrived…

North gableRendering materialThrough the loungeWindowPower cable

Posted by roger | Filed Under Build, House Project 

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