another layer on the floor

So, after all the work that has gone into the floor, yesterday, it was all covered with screed.
Here is the pile of sand and the cement, with the mixer / pump.


This is a close-up of the fibre that goes in with the mix and gives it strength (those of you who think I'm getting too nerdy can scroll on down!)

The work begins: as you can see, it will cover the under-floor heating pipes. The idea is that the screed layer will heat up slowly, and will enable a constant low heat, which works well in a well-insulated house.

Here you can see the screed, doesn't it look lovely & smooth? Many thanks to Dean & the team at D&K Screeders for an excellent & efficient job.




When we began work on the plot, in May, we watched the swan family with their cygnets, promenading down the brook daily. We have watched them grow, and last week saw mum & dad on their own. Today however, the almost-adult cygnets were back for an outing with their parents: