Giles and Paula Add a Room Onto the Side of The House

[Giles]

We have runners on the main stairs, the treads of which are knackered from 2 centuries of use and abuse, but this ancient pitch pine has so much character it would be a crime to hide it….

[Matty123]

@Giles:

Bit of an afterthought.  Realized that stair rails would be a good idea.  Oak pigs ears…...

That arch though… damn Giles. You are one stylish mother jumper.
And those rails are very nice.

[Giles]

Took me and Les bloody ages to work out how to get it up there and make sure it stayed up.  It's fibrous plaster, so weighed a ton….

[Matty123]

I’m glad you did. Im sure you are too. There’s a story for expert fixture in your house. That’s some cool
Shit.

[Giles]

Copper guttering and downpipes for the BBQ area.  Now just need some serious evo, living in a salt-laden atmosphere will help with that….

[Matty123]

Lovey stuff @Giles

[732fraziea]

That is going to be a real nice touch!

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[Appfaff]

Round Gutters make me weak in the knees. Make them copper and I am downright smitten

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[Giles]

This is how far we have got so far (I forgot to order a couple of joiny things because I am a rank amateur).  They will arrive tomorrow, hopefully with a shoe for the downpipe….

[Appfaff]

Lovely!

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[Giles]

I knew the copper would tarnish quickly in our environment.  But this is ridiculous - after just 2 days 

[neph93]

That copper is absolutely stunning 

[dinobarnesberlin]

Nice copper fades coming along nicely

[Giles]

Finished….

And I got a harsh reminder as to how sharp cut copper is….

[Appfaff]

OH NO! I hope it wasn’t too deep of a cut G! The drains looks fantastic, however.

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[Giles]

It gouged quite a deep hole.  Did not know anything had happened until I noticed my watch was on
the floor…..

[Appfaff]

I would have passed out [emoji43] lol

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[Clint_D]

The copper gutters and downspouts look gorgeous! I learned a similar lesson recently installing a dryer vent, I have a nice scar on my wrist as a reminder how incredibly sharp thin metal can be.

[dinobarnesberlin]

That copper with the brick is a classy combo–-
blood, sweat, and tears.

[Giles]

@Clint_D:

how incredibly sharp thin metal can be.

Aint it just…....