The first task is to
prepare the foundations for the front wall. Here
you can see the shape of the 'extension' to the
room - sort of a bay with four windows that will encompass the
balcony space. I prepared some simple forms, mixed
up some concrete, and poured footings for the new
walls.
As you will see later, the interior walls will
be built standing slightly away from the concrete
shell. I want a ventilation space back there, to
avoid any chance of moisture coming out of the
concrete and spoiling the room. The plan is to have
a small fan running continuously, sending air into
that space. The half-pipe you see in this next
photo (passing under the footing) is one of a pair
which will be connected to ducts passing beneath
the floor and bringing the air out from that
ventilation space.
Here are a couple of shots that show the
surrounding area. The river is quite low these days
- we've had a wonderful spell of clear dry autumn
weather ...
The tree you see losing its yellow leaves is
actually growing on the opposite side of the river.
My printing bench will eventually be located just
about where you see the wooden 'stool'. The railing
there will be cut away, to be replaced by a 2 x 6
framed and insulated wall (with windows).
