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by lazens
Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:03 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Priced Out-new UK Campaign Group for First Time Buyers
Replies: 1
Views: 3707

Priced Out-new UK Campaign Group for First Time Buyers

You may have heard of the new Campaign Group for First Time buyers that has even been on The BBC? Its called www.pricedout.org.uk. It holds protests,discussions etc. It is run by young professionals who are increasingly finding that they cannot afford a property and to start a family in The UK. Many...
by lazens
Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:13 pm
Forum: Buying Abroad Forum
Topic: Buying a small holding in France
Replies: 7
Views: 12031

Buying a small holding in France

At a recent large property exhibition we were advised to buy a terrain de leisure which is a small piece of land where a caravan or chalet may be erected with the permission of the town council.However it varies from Council to Council whether this is granted to newcomers. Does anyone know any areas...
by lazens
Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:09 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: 1930s Apartment Block.Icebox in Winter.Sweatbox in Summer
Replies: 4
Views: 4169

1930s Block

Hmmm Thanks but dont think I will do that.The Tenants dont own the property.You really need to contact large millionaire Landlords to sell your service.Good Luck!BTW Your reply-a rote form commercial advert-indicates that you almost certainly have not read thoroughly,if at all,the posting in any det...
by lazens
Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:57 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Washing Machine vibration endagering floor stability?
Replies: 1
Views: 5052

Washing Machine vibration endagering floor stability?

Hallo,In the usual attempts to cram 2000 technology into an 80 year old rented building a washing machine has been installed that vibrates like heck on spin cycle shaking everything around.Its truly scary making a loud jet engine like noise. It is on an upper floor that is underneath as far as may b...
by lazens
Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:20 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Appalling design at University of East Anglia Residences
Replies: 0
Views: 4136

Appalling design at University of East Anglia Residences

Hallo as cautinoary tale to future students at Britains'Modern Universities I would like to add a brief description of perceived architectural flaws that I ecnountered whilst studying for a B.A.(Hons)Degree at the University of East Anglia Norwich Norfolk.(And many other Modern Universities I suspec...
by lazens
Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:01 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: PVC window panes cracking for no reason?
Replies: 2
Views: 4640

PVC window panes cracking for no reason?

I say no reason but what I mean is they just cracked on their own-inside and out soem weeks after new installation,this seems to maybe have something to do with temperature differences? Has anyone else heard of this? They did not all crack but several did in different parts. The cracks were jagged a...
by lazens
Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:58 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: No1 Pet hate-Sash windows!
Replies: 0
Views: 3633

No1 Pet hate-Sash windows!

We would be extremly reluctant now to rent any property with Sash Windows. We have suffered enough winters. Most of the Sash windows we have ever had have been prone to mould,jammed shut,ill fitting,warped,draughty(dont you just love sticking little bits of screwed up newspaper in the right spot unt...
by lazens
Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:49 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Condensation mould behind wardrobes
Replies: 3
Views: 17543

Mouldy wardrobes and cupboards

If it makes you feel any better weve the same problem.For some reason the mould and damp seem to have a field day in the backs of wall cupboards and wardrobes.Additionally we found moths had munched their way through half a new pair of my favourite trousers!Many clothes that had been touching the wa...
by lazens
Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:25 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: 1930s Apartment Block.Icebox in Winter.Sweatbox in Summer
Replies: 4
Views: 4169

1930s Apartment Block.Icebox in Winter.Sweatbox in Summer

Hi we all live in a 1930s appartment block. Since the Clean Air Act of 1952 the fireplaces that were originally designed to correctly heat the building using coal have been blocked up and will probably never be in use again. This leaves the place very cold obviously. Central Heating cannot be instal...
by lazens
Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:15 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: 1930 Appartment Block.Impossible to insulate?
Replies: 1
Views: 3714

1930 Appartment Block.Impossible to insulate?

Hi We all live in a 1930s Apartment Block.As it is quite cold in winter we suspect that there is no cavity insulation at all. It appears to have been heated by Chimneys/Fireplaces before The Clean Air Act of 1952 when these were blocked up. There is currently no installed structural heating anywhere...
by lazens
Thu Nov 15, 2007 6:25 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Mould.What exactly are "the health risks?"
Replies: 1
Views: 4441

Mould.What exactly are "the health risks?"

Hallo despite extensive searching I have not been able to pin down the exact health risks of too much mould in say a flat.And what is too much mould?Refering to common black mould condensation caused type.Similiarly for "damp"areas on internal walls.I feel that sometimes product manufactur...
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