Loft Space and Ensuite

Destruction is finally coming to an end (until the extension plans are approved at least) and construction has begun. In addtion to the unplanned bathroom on the second floor we also asked them to remove a precarious chimney breast they uncovered in the old shower room. This will give us an additional foot of space in the new family bathroom.

The builders have been putting concrete lintels in everywhere. The photo above shows the new access to the loft space, the top left hand corner is daylight, they were rushing to finish laying the bricks before it rained (again!). We will eventually board out that space and use it for storage. You can also see where the bathroom ceiling will be.

The second photo shows the new access from the master bedroom into the ensuite. The small window in the ensuite will be replaced with a slightly larger window under which the loo will go. All of the joists in the ceiling are being replaced in this section as they are rotten. this also provides the opportunity to higher the ceiling as we need to raise the floor level in the ensuite to reuce the number of steps down to it and and to conceal the underfloor shower tray.

Spouse and I are at the house for a long day tommorow as we are having sunday off, so will get lots more photos.