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Monday, 13 August 2012

Somebody stole our side stairs

The work has begun on our side stairs. The old rickety steps were removed today to make way for something safer.

The number of times I would catch Son #3 dangling in between the gaps of the horizontal railings was enough to prematurely grey me.

Missing stairs
Mr D, the builder, is back with his trusty side-kick Scotty. They got through a lot of work today and hope to have the new stairs built in the next couple of days.

dressing the hardwood timber 

Real architects, avert your eyes. Jason's been designing. I know. Don't judge us.

rough sketches of the sunroom side of the Sow's Ear

The plan is to kick out the sunroom roof to make the new stairs a little more weatherproof, so we can access the downstairs laundry without receiving a drenching. That will be the second stage of the building process of the stairs.

So, lots happening here at the Sow's Ear. Stay tuned!

15 comments:

  1. Annie ~ Red Roses and Crystal13 August 2012 at 22:43

    Am looking forward to seeing your new stairs.
    xx

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  2. annie13 August 2012 at 23:04

    We've had stairs like that for years held together with spit and paint waiting for the big Reno. Ours have become quite sculptural? Can't wait to see your newbies!

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  3. Caroline13 August 2012 at 23:06

    A covered roof will definitely extend the life of your new stairs. I actually met a builder on-site today, as our (uncovered) stairs and handrails are about to collapse due to water damage. We're going for a quick-fix at this stage. xx

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  4. Jane and Lance Hattatt13 August 2012 at 23:47

    Hello:
    A very nifty idea to have the side staircase covered. That will surely extend the life of the stairs as well as providing an all-weather connection. Brilliant!

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  5. Tricia Rose Rough Linen14 August 2012 at 02:17

    Have you heard of the Winchester House Anita? Your boys would love it! http://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/

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  6. Scandi Coast Home14 August 2012 at 02:21

    A big job but worth it.
    Great idea to cover the laundry access.
    Tania xx

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  7. Deb14 August 2012 at 03:14

    Jason the new Design Star!

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  8. Sarah B14 August 2012 at 07:55

    Does Jason's talent know no bounds? Oh that's right, yes it does, I remember him failing at choosing a reliable car. Oh well, one small glitch on a great resume :) he he he
    The stairs are going to look fab and I like the idea of covering them. x

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  9. east of hudson14 August 2012 at 11:54

    Sounds like a big job. Good luck! Xx

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  10. Unknown14 August 2012 at 14:41

    Hey those sketches aren't bad...

    Sarah

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  11. Bungalowgirl14 August 2012 at 21:19

    Very sensible stair coverage designs. Architects are not always sensible. Good to see some hard work going on over there. melx

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  12. dufferin county on renovations15 August 2012 at 03:05

    That is a good sketch planning. Every outstanding designs and architecture always comes with planning.

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  13. Raisa @ Endless Wardrobe15 August 2012 at 17:06

    Can't wait for the new stairs! XoXo

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  14. Makeminemidcentury15 August 2012 at 19:18

    I used an architect once and ended up designing the extension myself and paying the architect a small fortune for not doing much at all, so Jason is on the money.

    I'm keen to see the new stairs.

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  15. petals and vintage17 August 2012 at 08:17

    Doesn't the house look funny without the stairs? x

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