Project Update

Restoration of an eighteenth century manor house is moving towards a satisfying conclusion. Subsidence has been stabilised with the insertion of structural tie rods. Cracks in the front elevation have been pointed with lime mortar and gaps in window surrounds filled. 

The portico over the front door has been strengthened, where it appeared to be moving away from the facade, with stainless steel. The front terrace paving is being re-laid with a granulated stone strip to absorb rainwater. This is designed to reduce splash back onto the front elevation, avoiding further deterioration of the first few courses of blue lias stone. 

Home Office Aery

 

Change of lifestyle during the Covid lockdown created a need to create a dedicated work area in a small two bedroom cottage. Our solution is to carve out an aery-like space within the roof void, accessed from the back bedroom. Planning permission has been granted, on appeal, and we are now preparing working drawings.