Blue is the Colour

Another big change this week.  Instead of a blanket of snow at the back of the house, there is a canopy of blue. 

It’s under this large awning that everything has been happening, sheltered from the drizzle.  Digging down to make space for the foundations for the kitchen extension, and inspecting the drains (all clear) and laying down new pipes for the drains and the rain-water circuit. 

This is also where the rain-water cistern is.  Happily they were able to salvage the existing cistern, which, at 7.5 m3, turned out to be easily big enough for the small grey water circuit we had in mind (utility room, downstairs toilet and garden tap).  Here it t is, covered up for the moment (better picture to follow).

In addition, the opening between sitting room and the kitchen extension is gradually opening up. 

Meanwhile, as soon as it stops raining, they will be able to make a start on the roof.