As suggested, I called in a favor and got the 3.5 m gib up. Then the two smaller pieces on either side followed. The finishing will follow after all the glass is fitted.
The weather was nice, and we decided to fit the doors without glass. That turned out to be a very good call, the doors were easily manhandled. All four doors were fitted with a bit of shimming here and there. And they fold back easily as planned, thank you. I got three "Necked bolts" (bolts with an offset as we have used in Cambridge as well) to be able to open only two doors if required, and obviously secure the inner ones as well.
Eventually I was forced to admit defeat and start glazing the doors. Up to Friday I have managed to finish 12 panes, with 7 more bedded and pinned down. Then we cut one of the hardboard sheets and tied the panels to the remaining doors so it can be opened and closed normally.
We tried taking a picture but the camera has died on me, so no pictures this week either. If we can manage to buy a new camera, I might add a photo during the week
Ouch, no camera.... no photo........wait.
ReplyDeleteHow does it look/ Well planned I hope. The working? So many questions and so few answers. It seems that you tired out. How does the room feel now with the new doors?
Keep on going Gert with your 'boeretroos" and Elna aid.