Workshop Progress Report - Render!

Yes, it's a mess, and no, the render has not dried enough that I can judge its final colour, but I'm choosing to view the application of the first coat of render as a huge step in the right direction.

This is the first of three coats of lime render, and forms a base for the thicker second coat which - weather permitting - will be applied next week.

Once the second coat is dry, my work will resume in earnest; fitting of ceilings, wall linings, eaves, bathroom waterproofing and fit out, and installation of floor coverings will keep me very busy for the next couple of months after which I'll be ready for the third and final coat of render inside and out.

My life has revolved around this project for the past two years, so stepping aside while the rendering contractor does his thing is a little disconcerting. On a more positive note, it's at least prompted me to fill in my days catching up on some neglected chores around our little property.

By Australian standards, winters here are bitterly cold, and overnight temperatures are due to fall as autumn progresses. To make my work environment inside the workshop tolerable, I'll therefore prepare for the wet, cold months ahead by stuffing the gaps at the top of the external walls with insulation material as a priority.

Cheers Pete