Lounge & Office

Doug has come to visit - so more work is being done !

 

First, the lounge (or "parlor")

 

 

 

 

The walls have been insulated, and plasterboard attached.

It's warmer in there now !

 

Now, the office.

 

 

 

 

Don't try this at home, kiddies.

 It's not pavlova batter - it's cornice cement !!

Good job, boys.

Can't wait to get colour on the walls now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lounge room

The walls have started to come off in the lounge room.

The outer layer was masonite (brown board) and under that was wall sisalation.

 

 

Our helper is Michael, our daughter Bec's friend.

They are visiting - so got them to help!

 

Under the sisalation near the window to the right, was found  . . .

a sample of the original wallpaper,

attached directly to hessian backing!

Would date back to 1890-1910.

 

The electricians came in after the walls were off,

and put new wiring down for extra powerpoints.

Then Robert put insulation in between the studs.

 

 

The brown insulation to the right, is 100% wool.

Next step - plasterboard - when Doug comes on holidays !!