Plot 2 at Newton is progressing well. We have completed the foundations and the block beams. Block beam foundations are great for noise reduction, and they are also a good way of making properties more fire-resistant. They are also suitable for underfloor heating systems. 

 

The driveway is also coming along.

 

 

As you know, here at KE Jones & Son Building Services, we specialise in period property renovation and restoration. Ben is highly skilled in, and passionate about traditional building techniques. Therefore we were really pleased to start work at this listed building in Little Waldingfield. A listed building means that the building is deemed to be of national importance in terms of historic or architectural interest. This means that there are special rules which must be adhered to when working on the building, and permission always needs to be obtained before work commences on a listed building.

We will be doing more timber, lime, and wattle and daub repairs. We have started to expose the timber frame. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This moulding was on the building and will be going back on afterwards. It is the faces of two jesters, as a comedian supposedly lived at the property many years ago!

 

Wehave been busy at Newton. Work has started on our newbuild at plot 2. We have excavated the footings, and poured the concrete. The cart lodge is also coming along nicely.

 

 

 

 

 

We have now finished work at our Leavenheath site. New doors, windows, fascia and soffits have all been installed. We think it looks great!

 

 

 

Work is coming along nicely at one of our Newton Green sites. We are prepping for the extension and also getting the front ready for lime plastering.

 

 

 

 

We have begun a new project in Mendlesham. The property has problems with damp so we have installed French drains. 

 

 

 

 

 

We are also removing the cement from the internal walls to enable them to breathe. Further updates to follow!

 

 

 

We are carrying out a complete overhaul of a Victorian cottage in Little Waldingfield. We will be fitting new slates, lead work and installing a GRP valley. A GRP valley is a cost-effective alternative to lead. They are made of glass-reinforced plastic, making them lightweight and flexible. They allow the safe run-off of water into the guttering.

 

Emil is in action laying a course of bricks at our Newton site. These will pick up internal studs.

 

Work is progressing well at our Elmsett site. Savolit boarding is now complete in preparation for lime plastering.

 

 

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