Home Renovation Project
The association's house was built in four phases between the 18th and 19th centuries.
During the Second World War, part of the roof was badly damaged and provisionally covered with asbestos fibre cement panels in the 1950s. In the 90s it was completely renovated using old roofing techniques with capstones from the neighbouring region. This style is called "Caussenarde", which means "From the Causses"; that's the name of the landscape above the Tarn. The Roman vaults and the limestone slate roofs (French "Lause") are typical of the Caussenarde houses.
Small washbasins with running water and cupboards are traditionally integrated into the wall to keep food or drinks fresh. The chimneys with their smoke flap for windy days have large hooks for hanging up pots. The walls are extremely thick with a maximum of 120 cm and the windows are small to keep the warmth in winter and the cool in summer.
First Project : restore the external bathroom
The bathroom has been installed in the former meat/drying house for many years, where the supplies and the wood were kept. The upper part was converted into a tiny bathroom with a shower and toilet in the 1950s but is very narrow for younger and larger generations.
We found a natural gap in the headstones and we expected to find a larger pit, but the hole was not deep enough. Therefore, we will use the space to lay drainage pipes and electrical lines instead.
To make the transition easier, our plan is to build a bathroom with an Italian shower and laundry in the lower area. Finally, to turn the upper room into a kitchenette.
The first plan was to build a bathroom with a laundry room. We are still discussing what would be best. So here are both suggestions. Please let us know which one you prefer!