Saturday 28 November 2009

Stage Two

Work has been progressing well despite the weather. It has been very windy, showery and very cold. We did not envy the workman but we kept them continally topped up with hot drinks.

So, it was on to stage two, the removal of our patio doors and our old back door. Here is how it used to look (minus old sun room). The back door was quite attractive but single-glazed so we lost a lot of heat through there. If you look closely you can see Jack's nose poking out through the catflap!


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Now the patio doors taken from the lounge:


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The first job was to remove the patio doors:


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So, there was just a large empty gap and believe me it was cold! So, we took ourselves into another room whilst they installed the new doors.

Now we have spanking new french doors and very nice they look as well. This next photo shows all the new doors including the back door:-


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Next, the conservatory frame was erected:

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Looking out through the new back door - you will see the roof beams already in place.

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Work has ceased for the weekend and commences again on Monday. There is still a very great deal to be done, the floor has to be evened off as we have gained about four inches and it has to be level for Mike to lay down either tiles or lino. All the glass has to go in which is going to take quite a few hours, the step down into the garden has to be demolished and a new one built. Electric cables have to be run for the lighting and electric sockets put back in place plus the finishing of house walls to cover bricks that show. It should be finished be the end of next week.

Then they will commence on replacing the rest of our windows, the ones we did not have done last year. So, all will be finished in time for Christmas.

We could not have chosen better workmen. We had several quotes but the firm we used last year for our front windows won out on presentation and on price. These are men who really take pride in their work, very painstaking and doing little extras for us at no cost to ourselves. They are also very likeable and we have many laughs with them.

I am looking forward to seeing the roof going on. The glass for the roof is tinted to cut down glare and it is blue tinted which will give the impression of a brighter sky on the darkest of days.

Hope you are enjoying seeing the work in its various stages. On Monday morning I have an appointment at the breast unit to see my surgeon. As always I am very nervous, dreading the journey and hoping all is well and no problems will be found. At least I have something to look forward to when I get home. Wish me luck.

Have a good weekend dear friends and readers.



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23 comments:

  1. Hi Jeannette,
    I am pleased the work is progressing well. I'm looking forward to seeing the final result through your pictures. Wishing you strength for your consultant's visit next week,

    Guido

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  2. Wow they have done well Jeannette ,and like Guido Im looking forward to seeing pictures of the end result as I am sure you are ,All the best for your appointment hope all goes well ,I will be thinking of you ..love Jan xx

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  3. ITS LOOKING GOOD..CAN' WAIT TO SEE THE END RESULT!!

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  4. Hi Jeannette thank you I recieved an alert for this entry .
    I know you are going to love your new conservatory as much as we love ours ,we have only had ours since just after Easter ,we also have a tinted glass roof its lovely to watch the stars in the sky . Hope your appointment at the breast clinic going really well ,thinking of you with love and hugs ..Jeanxx

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  5. looking good! will be beautiful when finished!
    huggies...

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  6. Can't wait to see when the work is all finished. I will say a prayer for you, hon, that your appointment goes well. You are in the palm of God's hand. Love you, Val xox

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  7. I love the new French doors. The construction is coming right along and it makes counting the days til Christmas much more exciting in your house for sure! You are always in my thoughts and prayers and I'll be praying especially that your appointment on Monday will have only the best of news for you! I'm sorry you couldn't read my post today. I'll go back in and try changing the color and see if that helps. It was showing blue when I first published it then I went back in to edit it and it all changed to black. I don't know what's up with that.
    'On Ya'-ma

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  8. I love the new doors. It's looking great so far. I cannot wait to see it completely finished. I'll be thinking of you monday. I am sure all will go well at the breast doctors. God Bless.
    (((((hugs))))

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  9. My goodness Jeannette, it must have been cold without the patio doors. LOL at Jack being nosey through the catflap. Hoping and praying that all will be well for you on Monday dear friend.

    Love and Hugs

    Sandra xxxx

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  10. It is looking good! We have doors like the ones you had removed and I know how cold they are especially when the wind is from the north.
    Sounds like those workmen are moving pretty fast. Good luck on your breast exam. Hugs, Helen

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  11. They are moving along at a nice clip. I always wanted a sun room. Good luck at the doctors..

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  12. How exciting Jeannette! This is going to look good. The dog peeking his nose out was funny. lol

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  13. How lovely everything is looking Jeanette, I am so pleased that the workmen have been so quick and kind...mind you I always say if you are good to them they are more than likely to be nice to you...You will be surrounded by our prayers on Monday and I have faith that all will go well with you. I bet the boys are going to be surprised when they see your new look home !!!!
    Love Sybilxx

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  14. looking lovely jeannette. good luck.in my thoughts,love mort xxx

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  15. Jack at the catflap made me laugh out loud. dogs are so silly.

    The doors look beautiful!

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  16. Fingers crossed that all goes well for you on Monday Jeannette........I am sure it will though can understand your nervousness. Your new conservatory is coming along well and I just love your new patio doors, so much nicer that just two large ones (they are the type we have), but your new ones seem much more stylish. By Christmas you will be snug as a bug in a rug...........no cat flap now?
    Eileen x

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  17. It is certainly starting to look very different, the workmen are making very good progress. Looking forward to seeing the finished result. Love B x

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  18. Things seem to be going well now hope it stay good weather wise till they are done. All the best for tomorrow. Love Joan

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  19. Very interesting, Jeannette. It looks like they are proceeding pretty fast. I'm sure it will be wonderful for you to have this lovely Xmas present. Hope you are both well and you are looking forward to Christmas once more. All the best. Ciao. A.

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  20. I can't wait to see it when it's all completed!

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  21. Jeanette,
    Good tp hear from you.Thanks for stopping by.Wow ,,,you still get a lot of comments.I got 6 and the time before maybe 3.I guess not every one is going to facebook.I think blogspot will be aroud awhile.I love your new doors,Thats what I want in my bedroom.Even the doggy door.Looks so nice.You have a Blessed week

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  22. Beautiful!! Wish I could do that here. Can't wait for the next installment. Thinking about you as you go in for your check up! Linda in Washington state

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  23. I've been thinking of you today. Hope everything went okay and you're feeling more relaxed now. Big hugs. Ciao. A.

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