Engineered oak flooring found

Justin has found a bargain on Gumtree - someone selling brand new engineered oak flooring which is brand new, just surplus to requirements. We had almost decided to go for the B&Q Calando laminate flooring which was lovely but then Justin spotted the advert on Gumtree. The lady was selling nearly 18 Sq m for £450 but we negotiated and are paying £370, so it works out at approximately £15 per Sq m whereas the laminate was £12 per Sq m so we get a much better product for only slightly more money. The engineered oak we have got is 18mm of ply with a 5mm oak top which again is far thicker than some on the market.

Zinc roof finishing off

Today is Friday and Elite Lead arrived early to start work. All that is left to do is finish off the eaves, gable ends and put the ridge on.

Zinc roof work continues

Today the weather was set to be dry until lunchtime, so again Dale and his chaps arrived early to make the most of it.  The forecast was spot on and by about 1.30pm it was getting too wet to continue. Dale will be back on Thursday as Wednesday looks awful. They managed to get a lot done today though - the roof windows have been fully fitted around and the flashing kits put on plus the front of the roof was covered in zinc - understandably a much faster job! All that is left to do is put the G3 ridge on and finish the gable ends and eaves.  Without the ridge, we are still not watertight but the weather looks dry on Thursday.

Week Twenty Five - work continues on roof

We have a reasonable weather window early in the week so Elite Lead arrived Monday morning early to make the most of it. They carried on with the rear part which will take much longer due to the windows.

Roof started!

Today Dale and Shaun from Elite Lead arrived to start work on the roof. It was a dry day and relatively mild so ideal for laying zinc. Dan was here early having a tidy up too. Elite Lead worked on the back of the roof making a start fitting around he roof windows.

Week Twenty Four - date set for zinc roof

The zinc roof is going to be put on this weekend.  I cannot wait! The weather has been on our side and although currently cold, it is dry and warmer this coming weekend so perfect conditions.

Rooflite windows going in

The far side of the roof was boarded today and holes were cut in preparation for the Rooflite Nito windows. Dan is planning on coming back tomorrow  (Saturday) to actually get them in. The weather has been cold but dry so he is keen to get this part of the work done whilst he can.