January 31st 2020

[M] After the euphoria of finishing the roof, it has been back to plasterboard stripping. Until now, as an inside job, it hasn't been necessary to dress for the elements however today was a little different. I think this is the first time I've had to put on wellies and waterproofs just to go into a house. It rained hard last night and on the floor inside the front door there was an inch of water so I've had to cut away part of the threshold to drain it. I also had to have my hood up whilst working because even when the rain stopped outside it continued raining in the house for some time as the water soaked slowly through the ceiling tiles. Just as well we don't have to have an airtightness test on the existing house.

And if you're wondering why I'm pointing a stick at the ceiling watch this: