This blog has been set up to record the restoration of Ashgrove, which was devastated by fire in August 2007.
Please add comments of encouragement (or even suggestions for the colour of the walls, carpets, tiles, furniture....!!)

Monday, 7 July 2008

Coving and kitchen

Miscellaneous shots of the new covings which, before installation, are huge and very heavy. New picture rails have also been fixed. Special adhesive is used for the covings, and they are also nailed into position for safety. Having had to use nails to ensure the adhesion of a large ceiling rose which I installed some years ago (DIY) I now feel vindicated!

Also, more progress in the kitchen installation, plus the final renovation of the upstairs sash windows by Ventrolla.

Much remains yetl to be done but we are encouraged by what we see on each visit. As mentioned previously, we still have to keep a close eye on everything to avoid errors, and Celia is ensuring that the finer details meet with her approval.

We have also commisioned a new fireplace interior and fire to match the original surround from a London house (possibly Chelsea) which we found in a search in Manchester guided by Paul.

We have a further review meeting with the Contractors on Friday when we hope that some outstanding questions will be resolved.

Dad








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Anonymous said...

Gosh - things are really coming together now. The coving is beautiful and the kitchen looks superb. It must be very exciting for all involved, as Ashgrove starts to look more and more like a home instead of a shell. Many congratulations to all the family for all that you have achievd together. I hope that progress continues apace and I look forward to seeing Ashgrove in all its new glory before too long!

7 July 2008 at 20:53

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