Construction so far from rainy Essex
Further progress 2/1/23
First stage painting 8/1/23 - Coat of red oxide primer to seal the wood and act as as base coat. Then acrylic paint, Sienna & raw umber apples by sponge. 24 hrs to dry then next stage.
Adding the mortar course - pre cleanup. Ready mixed filler is applied and wiped off straight away leaving the mortar lines, simple but effective.