No more scaffolding... Very revealing

The scaffolding has gone so the building has been revealed properly for the first time.

It's a good time to reflect on the changes that we've made. We started off with the rectangular barn and planning permission for a small lean-to extension on the SE facing gable end. We took a gamble to re-apply for planning permission requesting a larger building that would take advantage of fantastic views of the surrounding countryside and benefit from improved solar gain thus less demanding heating requirements. We took our inspiration from a working barn in the Quantock Hills, Somerset.

Approved by planning at the time of purchase

Inspiration from the Quantock Hills, Somerset

Windows soak up the morning sun

There is still a fair bit of work to do but removal of the scaffolding feels like a major milestone. Where you can see grey blockwork there will be timber cladding very similar to the stuff that we used to make the housing for the compost toilet (aka 'the pyramid stage'). The timber will start off looking like tanalised fencing but it will eventually fade and look silvery in colour blending in perfectly with the surroundings.

Glazing, arriving shortly!!

The two extensions