MartineHamiltonKnight.jpg "Above living room. Copyright Martine Hamilton Knight")
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- Scaffold on front of the house is halfway down, Del says "it looks absolutely terrific!" #
- Coir for our doormat comes from coconut husks – a renewable resource, unlike plastic which comes from fossil fuels. #
- Gary starting the front door step with reclaimed bricks – and 200mm of insulation underneath to keep out the cold. #
- Preparing for OPEN DAY this Saturday 14th 10-4. Painted signs up around Balsall Heath, EST & BHIOP stalls, talks, etc #
- Sustainable Energy Academy visit to sign us up to "Old Home Super Home" network #
- Airtightness tests just complete, fantastic result 0.97, more than 10x better than regulations & 28x better than UK av #
- John has fitted our airtight letterbox plate beautifully, lining up precisely with the sweet chesnut laths. #
- Tonight's Birmingham Evening Mail features the house in "Go Green" supplement – photo with no scaffolding! #
- Hemp rope handrail to the staircase being fitted – more renewable & sustainable than stainless steel! #
- About 30 people on site today finishing off. Gary laying brick paving to the front door, not easy with comings & goings. #
- At last we are free of all scaffolding! Kitchen worktops, last bits of plumbing, lights, joinery in progress. #
- All the light (except one!) Now working. Alarms comissioned. Gutter going up. Floors being oiled. Four more stairs to go. #
- Clay floors are glowing as they are oiled with natural citrus oil. Vacuum cleaners have been going all day. #
- Now the last light in the hallway is working too! #
