Renovations Diary: 9th August, 2019
There has been quite a lot going on this week both visible and behind the scenes. In the bar area, you will see the lighting being installed. From tonight, there is some lighting in the bar itself and in the ladies toilet.
The radiators too starting in the two alcoves at the front of the building. The mains distribution boards in the stables have been completed too. Work has started on the distribution board for the bar area.
The school room has had the floor sanded and is really starting to take shape. Hopefully the lighting will go in shortly to make the next big step forward.
Last week's BBQ has accelerated the pace in the kitchen. The last of the ceiling was removed, the internal walls and door removed, and the part of the plaster removed. The stainless steel has been removed and stored. However, we have found some rot and mould that needs to be dried out, fully cleaned with bleach & other cleaning materials, and treated with boron before we can proceed.
We had a slight hiccup with the ladies hand dryer, with a much larger one being installed than was originally intended. This will be corrected shortly.
Tearing down internal kitchen walls
![Making the kitchen much bigger by removing the stud partition](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-02.jpg)
Mould and rot found in kitchen
![Behind the stainless steel](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-05.jpg)
Further plastering carried out
![At alcove near the lasies toilet](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-08.jpg)
Trevor misting the bar ceiling
![Nearly completed the misting in the bar](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-07.jpg)
Removing wood panel in the hall
![Tony removing the paneling we were hoping to save](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-12.jpg)
New junction box for the bar
![Hidden from view behind the bar](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-15.jpg)
Mains distribution completed
![Power now being fed into the building](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-14.jpg)
Removing last of the kitchen ceiling
![Adrian doing what he enjoys most](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-06.jpg)
Demolishing kitchen internal walls
![Old boiler visible - very heavy](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-03.jpg)
Radiator installed in an alcove
![Heating now being installed](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-09.jpg)
School room floor was sanded
![Now coming together but still needs more finishing work](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-13.jpg)
Re-strip school window frame
![Needs to be neutralised before being painted](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-16.jpg)
Painting chairs in The Swan colours
![Lucy and Jack](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-19.jpg)
Kitchen being stripped right back
![Making it one big room](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-04.jpg)
Radiator is to be moved
![Orientation of pipework changed so raditor wont be on a feature wall](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-11.jpg)
Wrong hand dryer in ladies
![Fitted the wrong had dryer, will be replaced soon](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-10.jpg)
Weekday Warriors
![Miranda and Bez in volunteering during the week](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-18.jpg)
Painting chairs in The Swan colours
![Lots of chairs to be painted](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-17.jpg)
We have lights on!
![Limited lighting in bar and ladies toilet](images2/renovationdiary/past-20190809/20190809-20.jpg)