More From the Coal Face

Front Gable with steel and framing complete

Another update from site at Cyncoed Road. Kevin the builder has made excellent progress recently and the roof is almost fully complete - only some minor repairs and finishing work to do. The verges and window framing are in and resolve the problem of the poorly aligned steelwork very nicely. The expressed steelwork on the main gable elevation looks good, but we should have allowed it to stand proud of the blockwork so the render finished flush. This would have given a crisper result. However, the shaped and chamfered edge that Kevin has done works nicely with the more textured render visible on the original house.

Progess at Cyncoed Road



All rooflight cut-outs are now complete

Another quick visit to site to check on progress. The builder has really made good progress now that the weather has been a bit more stable (golf weekend excepted) and the roof carcass is now finished. All the rooflight cut-outs have been formed, and you can start to get a good idea of the space. The light will hopefully be nice, but it is difficult to imagine with all the dark surfaces and no reflectivity - you never know until the paint is on!

Progress at Cyncoed Road





Roof lights with timber framing forming light funnels





Gable frame silhoutted against sky

Progress on site - we visited this afternoon. The better weather is allowing more rapid progress and the shape of the space can be seen now. The effect of the rooflights will be very nice and the new large opening into the garden creates a connection with the outdoor space that was previously lacking.