8th March 2019
Using the excellent work that was done last Saturday as a launch pad, the team have really got stuck in during the week. The most obvious sign of that is the erection of the scaffolding – this will make a big difference as we can work on the brickwork/mortar, windows, gutters and downpipes. Also, the roofers can look at our needs.
You might not recognise the bar floor now. Why? Well, there is none! The team have removed all the rotten floor boards and joists. Once the building has dried out a bit more, then new timbers will be going down.
David, our structural engineer, was in during the week looking at the bar area and what is possible. He is now drawing up plans to be presented early next week. This will enable us to decide what we can do with the space.
Len, from Lino Len’s, met the team and will be sorting us out with all our flooring and carpet needs. He had his engagement party in 1969 at The Swan, so he has a big affinity for the pub.
Peter, Matt and Ian were busy with the new roof on the laundry room – the first coat of fibreglass was done on Thursday.
As all the gentlemen would know, the gentlemen’s toilet needed some serious attention. The roof was rotten and letting in water. It needs some serious investment with time and money. The team have been tackling it this week and basically removing the roof completely. It will be replaced by a fibreglass roof similar to the laundry room. The reason for the replacement is quite obvious from this photo. I believe that the technical term is: ‘It’s infested with creepy crawlies‘, so it really needed to go.