The walls are approx 450mm thick stone rubble laid in a lime\/earth mortar. Existing stone lintels are remaining over the windows and door with two internal timber lintels (made from roughly cut tree) still in good condition.<\/p>\n
The roof would have originally been thatch but at the time of restoration the roof material was corrugated asbestos sheeting. The original stone slabs over the outshot still remain. There were no windows or doors remaining but they would have been simple timber with small panes of glass due to the tax on glazing. The traditional concrete barges are still there but they maybe replacements following the thatch removal.<\/p>\n
The bed ‘outshot’ a traditional feature in West Ireland would be a projection in the outer wall and would accommodate a bed, thus freeing up the main floor space. At one end of the cottage is a small open fire and chimney with a small alcove set into the wall (possibly for a religious item – don’t forget the fear of god at this time).<\/p>\n
The first stage therefore is to carefully remove (under strict regulations) the asbestos roof and strip back the house to its bare bones.<\/p>\n
Roof removed & scaffolded<\/p><\/div>\n
The next stages will be showing the existing concrete mortar (some areas have been patched) and new roof timbers being constructed. Watch this space…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The smallest Irish house restoration ever ? - MARK STEPHENS ARCHITECTS<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n