Setting Kitchen Worktops In Bristol
By randomguy. Filed in Random |
Much of Bristol's older terraced housing stock is of the Victorian era, a time when spirit levels were not regarded essential! At least that could be a conclusion you might draw if you've ever had the good luck to work on a Victorian terrace restoration.
Some of the abodes I have seen are something else. It's like being in winky wonky world! The roof runs one way out of level, the floor runs the other way. If you're trying to do jobs like second fix carpentry, some of the angles you have to deal with can give you serious brain wrong!
One of the main problems with these houses is the non existence of any proper foundation. They were just slapped up as quick as possible to give the newly arriving workers a place to live. It's amazing they have been with us this long really.
During the initial fifteen years of their lives many of the houses have settled and as such many internal walls have become distorted. This commonly gives rise to a wedge shaped room and all the lovely angles that entails.
If you have ever had the thankless task of fitting kitchen worktops in Bristol homes you will know these angles better than most. You'd better brush up on your pro carpentry skills before attempting this kind of work.
Once you've attempted a few it does become easier and you will become a dab hand and scribing those worktops into those wobbly walls. In fact getting it right can be very satisfying. Good luck in your mission!