Day 29 (39) - Bricks, Blocks and Beams

Well, first off, apologies for not updating the blog lately but work has taken over of late and I've not had much time to give a day by day account of all the work that's been taking place since my last update.
So without further ado, here's a summary with photos of the progress that's taken place in the last couple of weeks:

Removal of remaining windows from rear wall and
preparation for insertion of internal steel beam

 Steel beam in situ and back of house supported by steel props and 'strong boys'
Note re-routed waste pipe

Creative way of diverting the waste pipe around one of the props

Beginnings of the new porch.
The current interior door and glazing will be removed.

Block and brick for side extension (garage) wall

Detail showing cavity and insulation between aircrew blocks and brickwork

"Carry on my good man". Eddie overseeing Aidy mixing the mortar

Rear wall being "toothed" in with new Heather bricks to match existing

Not all hoodies are thugs and delinquents

Corner bricks finally being laid after a delay in getting them from the manufacturer. Now the brickwork could start on the rear of the side extension along with the aircrete blocks.

The bonded corner bricks

Quality bricklaying...

...same wall from the inside

An almost complete rear side extension.
To the left will be a door allowing access to Utility Room from the garden.

Rear wall built up with steel beam in place. The steel weighs 450kgs, almost half a tonne.
The opening will house 4-panel bi-fold doors leading into the kitchen diner.

Detail showing engineering bricks, cavity and external brickwork of rear wall

The scaffolding goes up Friday 17th May
rear (top photo) and front (above)

We did have a bit of a delay with the brickwork going up on one of the piers which will support a steel beam across the top of the garage door opening. Because of the positioning of the electric supply, the bricklayers were unable to continue up, so the electrics had to be repositioned on a new board approximately 4 inches to the left.

The finished result.
Electric supply moved over allowing for the remaining engineering bricks to be laid

Next week will be a really busy week; more bricks, more steels and the only way is up!