Impressive Steelwork

We have been on site today to find the steels in position and the walls of the extension being built. This allows us to understand the size of the new kitchen (pretty big) and also its profile. Most people do not believe that steel system will really hold up the house! See for yourself below...

The corner of the house supported by the column and the cranked beam (yes really!)

How it is done - the view from the other side

A closer view of the cranking system which allows us to support the house in this way

Not forgetting the rest of the house which is being completely refurbished. These are the rooms above the kitchen which have been completely gutted and changed!

More shots from site...

Over the past two weeks the steels have been brought to site and are now in place. They are cranked to allow a pitched roof to the new extension whilst supporting the existing house where we have removed walls to make an open plan kitchen and living area. This cranking causes a bit of a headache for those on site as it means they are a lot harder to install...






















The cranked beams before they were raised























The first cranked beam in place






The most recent shot from site