The first snow fell last week end. It did not stick to the ground but it marked a clear change in the weather pattern. Temperatures during the day are hovering around 10°C and start falling below zero at night. We may not be able to continue building the stone walls for much longer. Although we switched, three weeks ago, to a cement that was only 90{86faa949d09500cfb2fb8be01edc8582822a5980221f039bd4bbebd1d0646763} lime-based and could withstand slightly lower temperatures, it still cannot be used if the temperatures are consistently below zero at night.

The North facade (the long one with a slanted roof line) is almost done up to the second floor’s ceiling. Once the masons reach that level, they will stop and move on to the South East facade (along the road).

The lintel above the high staircase window has finally been installed. It is hard to see the window on the picture below as it is half hidden by the scaffolding and pallets.

My dad has started closing the windows and doors on the ground floor by installing plywood on the inside of each opening. This will help protect the construction for the winter by blocking as much rain, wind and snow from going inside the house.