For the last few weeks it has been mainly the carpenters and painters that have been on site. Architraves, door jambs (with functioning highlites), and now skirting boards are all making their presence felt, and some of the doors are up too. Now we really have rooms, and we are impressed by the work that has been carried out, real care and attention (thanks Johnny!) - and triple hinged doors.
The skirting boards are actually double sectioned - the 'ridge' in the middle is where the two join. This is in the master suite where we have managed to keep the original floorboards - we are assured they will come up well when polished! (Though we will also be buying rugs!!)
....and look at Bill's craftmanship in recreating the windows
The painters have also been stripping back woodwork where we are able to save and restore. Fortunately that includes the front door surround....
...and the arch off the rear verandah upstairs.
They aren't quite ready to oil yet, but soon will be!
Looking good!
Paintwork is patchy as the painters have worked around the carpenters and done lots of prep work and trialling, but it's all coming to...
the upstairs verandah..
and the theatre/multipurpose room.
There's even been a few changes to some areas downstairs, with some drumming fixed and walls rendered, like in the downstairs hallway here
...and new floors in place as here in the lounge... (and lots more floorboards to put down as you can see!)
I'm also pleased to report that the heritage architect did a site inspection last week - and the work was highly commended...we can continue....
