When the floors are in position they are left a few weeks to dry. Meanwhile various tradesmen can start to put the finishing touches to the building, both inside and outside.
The gutters are formed in this machine and cut to length
Fixing brackets are fitted in place
Outlet holes are fitted in place
The gutters are fixed in position
The down pipes are finally placed in position
The painters finish the ceilings
The painter can give the walls a first coat before the joiner starts work
The plumber fits the hot water tank
He also fixes the boiler in position
Sometimes adding an extra radiator is required
The electrician can place all the plugs and switches
Smoke alarms are fitted. The dust cap stays on until the house is cleaned
Light fittings are also fixed in position
The wall tiler first puts adhesive on the walls
Tiles are placed in position using spacers
Finally they are grouted
Borders are used if requested
The wall tiler leaves a space for the architrave to be fitted
Certain floors are tiled and grouted
The finished floor