Internal walls are finished using an insulated lime render. Exposed Oak framing with carpenter’s marks – almost finished.
Brick Replacement
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128 Bricks replaced and 40 structural ties embedded in the brickwork as a result of cracks rearing their ugly heads after the popped render was removed. This was due to historic movement of the building.
Final Roof Taking Shape
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After almost a week of continuously beating and stretching the lead covering, we are almost there.
The Old Manor House – Oak Framing
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Extremely high quality and beautifully detailed Oak Framing, with jointing that is almost seamless. Flitch plate installed and brick work reconstructed around oak beam using lime mortar.
Plaster Detailing Reinstated
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First of a series of plaster mouldings are made and fixed in place, bringing the character of the house back to life.
Day 5 Of Lead Forming
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The lead roof is almost there.
Lead Work Starts
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Wooden structure in place, wood rolls in place, application of lead work begins.
New Drawing Style
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While working on the drawings to satisfy the conditions for Sleepy Hollow, our Graphic team were tasked with bringing a new visual style to the table. The criteria was simple, the drawings needed to demonstrate materials, immediately grasp the viewer and most importantly KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid. Go and…
The Old Manor House – Frame Takes Shape
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Oak framed structure takes shape
The Old Manor House – Work Progresses
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Timber stud-work erected in preparation for the Oak framed roof structure. Weakened timber exposed further in preparation for flitch plate. This requires support. Further brick replacement internally and externally. Internally this will be exposed as a feature wall.
