It has been a while since our last update.
But a few things have been done which make a huge difference to the
house. First off, the site has been cleared of building rubble, and
mostly levelled. Second, we have connected up most of the waste
pipes and brought them into the building. Thirdly, our initial
electrical installation is complete and ready for temporary
certification, with the switch board and 1 socket circuit complete.
And last but definitely not least, our
windows and doors are in! We have installed double glazed
tilt-and-turn uPVC windows and sliding doors. They are manufactured
locally from Turkish uPVC profiles and German locking hardware. The
manufacturers,
Tecnoplas, also make the double glazing units
in-house. Although Tecnoplas appeared to have a few logistical
problems, which caused very long delays in getting the windows
installed, the end product is of a high quality and well worth the
wait. Now that the building is closed up, we can finally commence
with the interior fitout.
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| First part of the electrical intallation in the garage |
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| Windows, electrics and poo-pipes on the south side |
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| Is it my imagination, or does the front elevation...... |
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| ....bear a striking resemblance to Henry the vacuum? |
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| Sliding doors, windows, and front door on the north side |
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| Tilt-and-turn windows: closed...... |
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| .......and open. |
