I'm working my way back down to the ground, taking down scaffolding frames as I descend, because I will need them for another long-deferred project--to be discussed in the next post.
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Whiter Than White
Work on the gable has progressed. In fact, my pictures are sadly over-exposed, so bright is the repaired and painted woodwork.
Even the nasty plywood plug where the broken window used to be looks acceptable. Also, Billy made me two new knobs for the ornamental inverted railing.
I'm working my way back down to the ground, taking down scaffolding frames as I descend, because I will need them for another long-deferred project--to be discussed in the next post.
I'm working my way back down to the ground, taking down scaffolding frames as I descend, because I will need them for another long-deferred project--to be discussed in the next post.
Monday, 8 August 2016
This Old House: July

We have had a few big storms since I set up the scaffolding, but happily it didn't go anywhere--it's pegged directly to the building at three points. Eventually I went one frame higher, so I could fasten the roof directly to the new crown moulding I installed on the right hand side. Birds had pecked themselves little hollows in the wood so they could squeeze into the cosy nests they had build in the eaves. That would explain the sudden popularity of the front gable with all those pigeons. I can see I will finally have to replace the moulding on the right hand side of the broken cornice--it's been a mass of old finishing nails and new air nails for years. I think I can revitalize the top plate above the cornice board with some primer and paint. The real trick is going to be getting in to paint the little false roof above the upper bay. I will probably have to build secondary platforms on the triangular platforms to get enough height to reach in. What was Howard thinking (WWHT?)?
Even at this stage, it begins to look much better. Getting paint on is such a relief (the improved version will be featured in the next post). I must say, though, you do get a nice view from the scaffolding, peeling paint aside. At such moments the slightly mad gallery idea really fires my imagination. With so much left to do at the foundation level, should I really be reaching for the sky?
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