Another discovery

On our journey preparing the utility room we found yet another vast space in the ceiling! I’m not sure what it was for, it’s not a chimney as the brickwork is too clean. It is vast and we can’t see the top. Previous builders have cut through the brickwork to make a doorway into the space which when we bought it was a full bathroom. We have uncovered an old doorway which would have led straight onto the stairwell. This was blocked up using chipboard! Big fire hazard which had the potential to block the stairwell. So this will now be blocked correctly with pink plasterboard which is used to slow down any potential fire. They are usually used on ceilings in flats or you can double up ordinary plasterboard to achieve the same.

The rest of the room will be worked on today. Tiles are now removed, though a lot just fell off as soon as you touched them. All walls and ceiling will be boarded for a smooth insulated finish ready for plastering. We will complete taking out two doorways to make one large room.

This will be a great space for storage, coats, shoes, bikes, washing machine etc. A great working space!