The first set-back being the discovery of an archaic insulation system consisting of soot and soil upon which rested the floor-boards.
This requires replacing with an adequate concrete slab minimizing beam deflection and optimizing the floor stability
soot and dirt being dug out from in between the floor joists
all the old floor boards ready to go
The next set of photos are from the third on-site meeting at the end of October. The space in between joists has been filled with cement, hooks have been added to the joists to fix the wire mesh onto them, and secure the slab once it is cast. This should allow for a very stable floor with even loading of the floor beams.
cement & hooks
wire mesh welded to the hooks
rods will be cast in the slab and fixed with epoxy resin to the perimetral walls
The second set-back descovered during the demolition works, being that of the ceiling being entirely plasterboard rather than plastered brick-work. This requires removal in order to fix new soffit panels and insulation to the structural ceiling slab.
removal of the wood panelling from windows and doors to be refurbished
Doors waiting to be taken off-site for sanding and painting
examining the blinds enclosure panel to decide how it should be replaced
The last discovery to be made on site has been that of a narrow clogged up soil-vent pipe. The previous occupiers (dentists) having illegally poured alginate down the sinks causing the further reduction to the
diameter of the s.v.p which will need replacement. Possibly requiring access from the floor below to proceed with the works. Lets see what else remains to be discovered.
less than 90mm to start with, going down to 75mm further down the pipe
