Update: 21-08-2006
August 21, 2006
Below images were taken on the 21st of August. On this day the first screed was poured over the concrete floors, covering the reinforcement mesh and the pipework for the underfloor heating installation.
The western side of the house finished with the final rendering and the stone chips. Here the rendering is still wet and it takes about six hours to withstand rain. Note that this work can only be done with dry weather conditions. At the bottom of the wall an aluminum strip is attached allowing for a curved finish of the rendering. The curved finish optimizes the disposal of water from the wall.
The south wing of the house showing the pipework for the underfloor heating system and mesh for reinforcement. The pipes are attached with small metal strips to the mesh. The loops and grouping of the pipework has been designed by Invisible Heating Systems from Ullapool.
Pouring of the screed floor. This is the partially finished floor of the dining room. To achieve a smooth result the screed is first flattened with a piece of timber almost as long as the room. Once that’s done, its finished with the skimmer (not sure whether this is the correct English word) to make it smooth. The screed can be walked on after four hours but it’s best to leave it drying for a couple of days.
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