Day 260: Details

The cavity walls consist of 110mm brick, 110mm air, 110mm brick and an additional 110mm stone on the outer façade. Butterfly wall ties are built into the wall to secure the two brick sleeves. A plastic layer, damp proof course (DPC), is installed above the floor level to prevent damp to gather in the cavity. Weep holes are located above the DPC to allow the moisture to escape.

This is the opening for our dog door. The dog house will be built into the store room with a door to the outside and a door to the inside.

It is difficult to report on the overall progress. The ground floor walls are almost up, but there is a lot that needs to be done before the next slab can be cast. Steel columns need to be installed to help carry the weight of the first floor slab. Two small slabs above the store rooms and scullery need to be cast. The braai and fireplace must be built in. Let’s just say that it is not going to happen this year.