I tidy around and mop (!) water still whilst John top layer of Thermalite to accommodate future damp proof membrane. Hard work!

Insulation delivered

58 batts of Rockwool has arrived. They fill most of downstairs

Week 6

Watertight! Well nearly...Roof is up and most gaps in walls are siliconed. But water is trickling down the roof onto walls and gathering is some places on the damp proof course membrane (which sticks out). It then seeps through and makes more puddles..

North elevation

South elevation Sarket on

Decided to work on Saturday to beat the imminent rain, but it came early! Cold and wet and sleet.. John R tied tarpaulin for some shelter. Brilliant!

Kitchen rafters

Crispy sunny weather..

...windy and cold

John and John starting putting sarket

Week 5 main roof rafters completed

Week 4 Rafters

Rafters going up slowly but surely. Questions still about positions of roof lights. Less rain this week..