Being the main entrance, we needed to try to complete the task in a day - so as not to leave the barn open to the elements. We had prepared the new doors which were now ready to be hung, but being a large entrance to allow easy access for tractors and machinery, both new and old sets of doors were not light!
As with the back doors, the first task was to take the metal cladding off so they were a little more manageable to remove and of course a little lighter.
The bottom section was straight forward, but the grinder was needed for the top.
But Melv showed it no mercy and it was soon on the ground, leaving a very large whole to the outside world!! The new door at the ready, with a bit of help from the mini digger it was soon wrestled in place ready for Melv to weld the hinges on.
With the second door soon up alongside, whilst Melv fixed it in place whilst Sal clad the inside with plywood - which would at least provide some overnight protection.
Over the next few days we started the cladding on the outside, a job we had really been looking forward to completing. Melv had designed the doors so that there was a small pedestrian door inside the big doors, this was going to make access so much easier.
As with the back doors, we decided to complete part of the top section with Perspex - which would again allow more light in.
Whilst Sal continued with completing the doors, Melv started on the much needed task of tidying up the entrance. This involved putting sheet piles alongside the ditch edge and back filling.
He tied the piles into the bank with reinforcing bar, this area was going to be excellent for parking vehicles, so it needed to be prepared properly, stable and suitably reinforced.
Next Terram was laid ready for the stone dressing, this would hopefully prevent any unwanted weeds coming up through.
Stone in place and cladding complete we now have a smart new entrance - can you spot the pedestrian door!!
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