Just moved into our project :-)

[jackpoint]

Umpteenth update...

More plaster removed.
From this


To this


And some bigger stuff...
From this


To this


We kept the funny little loft window but as it would only be looking at insulation now we put a slate pane in


And from this


To this

At the very least, we think it's an improvement

 

[parkview094]

Looking very tidy! Out of interest, I see you have removed the louvred top to the chimney. Are you going to replace it with something, or just leave it open?

..I'm currently pondering what to do with the same setup on our place..

 

[jackpoint]

Thanks!

The louvred one sadly needed replacing so we ended up getting two that vaguely matched the existing and have just popped some mesh over the top to stop the Chimney Birds nesting.

 

[DebnStu]

Wow,

I'm new to this site, came on looking for insurance for our new project as nobody wanted to know once we ticked 'no' to the question that asks if the property is in a good state of repair!

Anyway I've enjoyed the 'mooch' around your home, we get the keys to ours in a week or so and hope to have a roof on by Christmas and then its down to us, its quite an inspiration to see you deal with the mold etc just as we are about to embark on the same whilst living in it.

The thing I've learned from this is to buy some wine

If I can work our how to do photo's I will do the same and share with you our 'dream home' all that you need is imagination, till then all............keep smiling

 

[jackpoint]

I can't smile wide enough

Glad you enjoyed the mooch and it's quite a compliment to be an inspiration, so many thanks - very flattered!
Photobucket is a good way to get your photos on site. Get joined up - I'm looking forward to seeing your story unfold. As many people here say, and without wanting to sound schmaltzy (although it's late and I've had a glass of plonk), it's very rewarding to try and pull a house out of the doldrums

And of course, good luck to you!!

Seriously though, plenty of wine :lol:

 

[jackpoint]

PS Wifey says try the NFU, they have been very helpful witg us.

Again, all the best!

 

[jackpoint]

Black pudding included this morning, and we are trying potato rostis for a change.

 

[angrybird]

JP the transformation is unbelievable (of the house not your breakfast :lol: ) although it does look yummy!

 

[Feltwell]

Now THAT looks fantastic. Why is the most appealing food always the unhealthiest? Much as I like muesli, and I eat it for breakfast most days, that cooked breakfast looks so nice..........

Glad to see the evil tinned tomatoes have been kept at bay as well :wink:

 

[jackpoint]

Thanks, most kind on all accounts!

Next stop...repointing the front :shock:
About six hours into raking and we have two casualties. One angle grinder with bearing issues and one aged dyson that doesn't seem like it wants to start again. Ooops.

Onwards and upwards

 

[Zebra]

These sacrifices will have pleased the gods of pointing, who will now bestow their munificent blessings upon the rest of the task.

 

[jackpoint]

:lol: !

 

[malcolm]

I've found Dysons don't like building work. Plasterboard dust is Kryptonite to Dysons - goes straight into the filters which need cleaning out before it works again. Bagged vacuum cleaner like Henry are the answer for building. Careful not to drop them off a scaffold tower though.

 

[jackpoint]

Here we go kids, just finished repointing pt.1

Essential repointing tools now include...
The 8mm irwin mortar rake . Forty quid very well spent. Looks like a router attatchment for the angle grinder. Relatively dust free, quiet and easy to guide. Not as quick as a disc rake but much kinder to use.
Marshalltown tuck trowels in 1/4 inch. Brilliant things.
Cheapy screwfix own brand vacuum with bags. Holding up so far and is a surprisingly good sucker.
Jet washer to clean what's left of the dust and whatnot off the bricks out of the joints.
Seasons one to five of Old Harry's Game to keep us amused. Wonderful :lol:

Not sure how different you will think it looks in a photo but it's definitely tidied it up in the flesh, honest (some of it is still being sprayed if you can see a colour difference)

 

[jackpoint]

The nearly frost (3degrees) the other morning was a bit of a shock to the system so we've put the repointing off until next year now - it's not like we're short of a job or two...

For now it's de-concreting the lounge time.
From this

to this

At least we found an interesting fireplace detail in the brick work. Silver linings all over the place :lol:

We are now charging anyone who says 'It will be nice when it's done' a pound.

 

[LadyArowana]

Could you give me a quote for the phrase "Looking good, all done by Christmas?" I'm not sure I can afford a whole pound but maybe 50pence?

 

[a twig]

It'll be terrible when it's done and you'll wish you'd never started :twisted: better?

Just out of interest how are you clearing the walls, hammer and bolster or power tool route?

 

[jackpoint]

Much more reassuring, thanks :lol:

I'm using a cheapy screwfix 5kg sds with a tile remover chisel - it's been very effective.
Surprising how damp it still smells even after this relatively long hot summer - prove positive of the wonderful effect that cement has :roll:

 

[a twig]

Any time

Thanks for that - I shall investigate the SDS you mention, as the winter will shortly drive works indoors and there is a lot to remove!

Defo agree on the smell, we are slowly noticing an improvement in the damp smell, and we started our works in January! Onwards and upwards!

 

[jackpoint]

If you do end up getting one buy the chisel bit from fleabay, it's only about three or four quid instead of nearly thirty from screwfix.

It turned out to be a double arch