Well we returned from a wonderful holiday with Mum, Dad and Jo and the good news is that the UK had fabulous weather while we were away and the footings are complete!
The bad news is that we have a new bill from East Herts District Council for £550.64 for their cursory inspection of the aforementioned footings - looks like everyone is getting in on the act.
Today is Day 1 of my Olympic exile at Waterford Lodge as I eschew the offices of Mark Square, London for the dining room home office for the next fortnight. The sun is shining and the first few bricks are being laid and the office VPN is bearing up well under the strain.....
Today is also the date of site meeting #1 where the subject of red engineering bricks will be brought up. The red engineering bricks are cheaper and less attractive which is fine, so long as they are below Damp Proof Course (DPC) but I'm now a little worried that some will be visible. First opportunity to get hit for variation costs...we'll see.
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| Diverted drainage |
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| Stepped footings |
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| Sorry looking rear view |
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| Don't step out of the back door! |
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| The first (red engineering) bricks |
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| The first row of bricks |
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| Onwards and upwards... |
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