Week 57 - 14 to 19 May - Start rendering exterior walls and work on plumbing.

Rubio and Jose have started the external rendering. We decided on a recipe of 4 parts sharp fine sand, 1 part white cement and 1/2 part calc. Looking' good! If we like the final result we'll keep it and put on two coats of clear waterproofing, otherwise we'll paint.

Rendering the terrace facade.

Main column being rendered.

Rendering on west facing terrace wall. It'll go lighter when it dries.

Terrace footings rendered.

We've also fitted the garage door, so the house is now almost secure. And the step risers and side wall are rendered.

Chimney and extractor stacks nearly finished.

Vents fitted to pool machine room hatch.

Starting on rendering the parapets.

And finally TecnoCemento has been delivered, so we can start on the bathrooms next week.