Ravensbarrow Lodge

Since our last update on Ravens barrow lodge we have been very busy both internally and externally.

We now have a roof finished in reclaimed green slate with some nice detailing to the verges /purlin ends to the customers own specification (all joinery work by Sam Clarke) the design on the completed job I think looks nice and blends well.

The windows and doors are now in and the external smooth render finish being applied. (Over the next few weeks).

The rear entrance and seating area has worked very well. Finished with a reclaimed Brathay slate to the floor from the original building and the seat and wall copings are in Kirkstone silver green with a honed finish, giving a textured riven look but not as uneven.

The chimney stacks received there final coat of render a few weeks ago and the photos show the construction of the chimneys. We always put a full code5 lead tray through the complete stack to ensure no damp penetration below the roof line as chimney stack particularly on old properties are a constant source of trouble and I wish I had a pound for ever damp chimney stack ive been out too.

The garage is well on with 2 thirds of the stone facing to the structure complete, the
Timber structure to the roof is also up and once the stonework is complete the slates can then go on and be completed.

Internally we are ready for the first fix on plumbing and electrics and should be completed in about 6weeks and allow us to lay the under floor heating screeds and start plaster boarding.
Whilst the first fix takes shape we aim to concentrate on cast iron guttering to the rooflines and complete the garage. Following completion of the gutters the scaffold can then be stripped and external landscaping completed before winter well and truly kicks in. Oh I hate winters!

Hope this brings you up to date with Ravensbarrow Lodge. We are very pleased with the overall appearance of the property and always ensure the client has full control over the build process and total flexibility which all adds to the end result.

Next time we will be featuring Violet Bank in Hawkshead. Already 3 weeks into the build its going well. With a good volume of work already done.