1 - 5 May 2015
Time to get that wall filled. The difficult (high-up) area was left to do, and the curve of the stem wall as well as the jutting foundation pillar for the corner post meant that we couldn't get scaffolding in close enough to do the top courses. So we moved the tower inside and stuffed bales from there - it worked quite well, as the roof slope helped to hold it steady.
Our first five-way split bale - we needed lots of little pieces, but didn't want to use loose straw as it wouldn't be firm enough. All the pieces need to be re-tied with twine before the bale is cut apart, to maintain the density.
Time to get that wall filled. The difficult (high-up) area was left to do, and the curve of the stem wall as well as the jutting foundation pillar for the corner post meant that we couldn't get scaffolding in close enough to do the top courses. So we moved the tower inside and stuffed bales from there - it worked quite well, as the roof slope helped to hold it steady.
Snipping the wire ...
... moment of truth - separating the pieces
The wall, coming along finally
And from the inside, only the top left to do ...
... and then it's done! While the scaffolding was there, I put a quick coat of plaster on three of the five squares, but that's it for now, as there are other things clamouring for our attention.
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