The small cupboard has been plastered, although the back will be a removable board to allow access to the plumbing and future electrical work to fit the new electric shower in the family bathroom. The two en-suites will have the normal mains pressure showers using the heat exchange tank, but we wanted to have at least one electric shower just in case we ever have problems with the boiler. Not that I am cast doubt on the plumber's work, but better safe than sorry.
The architrave is now up on a number of doors, although there are still a number to do, primarily because other jobs are still outstanding. In the photo below for example, much of the room etc is done, but through the door to the 2nd en-suite, brickwork is still visible.
This en-suite is being used for access from the garage and utility room below to reduce the traffic through the main house. It will soon have the underfloor heating installed, along with all the plasterboard etc, but when we get to that stage the only access will be by the main stairs. Therefore we are trying to get as much complete upstairs whilst this access is still available.
The black cable sticking out of the wall is a TV Ariel, in this picture it looks like there may be something on the camera lens.
The front room, or office has now had its first coat of paint just to seal the plaster.
Likewise the 1st en-suite has been painted with a rough coat to seal the plaster, the mirror has been mounted along with the heated tile rail. There is still the plumbing work to finish in this room yet though.
A view from the back garden of the house now that pretty much all of the external building work has been completed. In the top left hand corner we have chosen to have a camera installed, just for added peace of mind as the entry to the garden is now a reasonable way from the main living accommodation. The extension blends in well with the existing house, the roof tiles stand out a bit, but they should age and become less noticeable with time.
The front view shows how the rendering has bought the extension and the main house together. Unfortunately my garage is still out of action, but it won't be long before I can start using it again.
