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Unfortunately, the side panel was not available with leaded glass, but it has the same "frosted glass" as next to the insert in the main door. Maybe that’s the common denominator...

The windows are made of white uPVC, and we live in an area with a lot of bad weather. We liked uPVC because it matches the windows and is easier to maintain. We both work full time, so I can’t take care of more maintenance than I already do (like the wonderful kitchen )... and wood definitely requires maintenance—I see that at my grandparents’ place...

The staircase was 100% planned with the carpenter. We really didn’t like the rounded newel post he initially designed, but now we are completely satisfied...

Simply place a sphere on top of the post, and it will be rounded.

haydee schrieb:
Just in time for autumn

Great terrace, I really like it.

Climbee schrieb:
Now it’s raining. Let’s see if they can continue backfilling today (the soil is very clayey, and when it gets wet, it’s good for compaction, if it’s already where it’s supposed to be, but bad if you have to bring it there first)

Do you have special equipment working? Compacting wet clay soil is almost impossible, or have you ever tried compacting pudding?

Regarding backfilling: It actually makes a lot of sense to use the same material for backfilling (especially in clay-heavy environments), because if you use replacement material, you end up creating a sort of bathtub around your house. The natural soil is still clayey and doesn’t drain water well. Rainwater would inevitably collect in that bathtub, since it soaks into the replacement material but can’t drain away. That’s definitely not what you want, whether it’s a waterproof (WU) basement or a wooden cellar.

And this landfill nonsense really annoys me. Our architects always ask on other construction sites (or those of the builder) to reuse as much excavated soil as possible, because landfills require inspections for every little thing, which costs unnecessary money. So you’re doing everything right.

Flat, wet clay soil is almost impossible to work with. But if it rains on the already compacted material on top, that is helpful!

Ah, so that’s what you meant. That certainly makes sense.