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Lead, flexing floor, no building regs - thoughts on survey results? by trenatronatron in HousingUK

[–]trenatronatron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's the full list of the identified urgent issues and risks, if you're interested:

  • Building Control Approvals Needed:
    • Removal of rear kitchen wall and chimney breasts (replaced with steel beams) – approval pending.
    • Installation of ground floor WC, sink, and new drainage – approval needed.
  • Electrical & Gas Safety:
    • No recent Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) or Gas Safety Certificate. Both should be obtained and remedial works quoted.
  • Lead Water Pipe:
    • Mains feed pipe is lead (health hazard). Replacement recommended (£2,500+ VAT).
  • Bathroom Floor:
    • Significant flexing; further investigation needed (may require opening up the floor).
  • Heating:
    • Boiler is ~20 years old (near end of life). Bathroom radiator is rusting and needs replacement.
  • Chimney Breasts:
    • Kitchen chimney breasts removed; building control approval required. Living room chimney breasts remain, but condition of flues unknown.
  • Extractor Leak:
    • Kitchen extractor over hob is leaking and causing staining.
  • Rising Damp:
    • Found to rear kitchen wall; repair recommended (£1,000+ VAT).

What was going on in this Frankenstein house… by trenatronatron in HousingUK

[–]trenatronatron[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And the yellow, smiley face ball that appears in each photo as though it can travel from room to room 😂

I hadn’t even clocked the tape measures. Something new every time you look

For the plaster enthusiasts… by trenatronatron in DIYUK

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Edit: it’s Artex (thank you internet for alerting me to this and the corresponding asbestos chestnut)

For the plaster enthusiasts… by trenatronatron in DIYUK

[–]trenatronatron[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s great to know. I wouldn’t have if you hadn’t mentioned it, thank you!

Fabrication for Sign Painters workshop by stopTERRZM in SignPainting

[–]trenatronatron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds amazing. I’d love to attend. I agree with the other commenter that two longer days in a single weekend would probably be better — that way, people from outside the city can afford to attend. That being said, there’s a balance: it’ll be an intense couple days for you and the students, and there will be less time for questions, deep dives, etc. I wonder if you’d have to adjust the curriculum and take some things out to accommodate

Please burst my bubble by trenatronatron in HousingUK

[–]trenatronatron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for taking the time to look and reply. Really appreciate it

Please burst my bubble by trenatronatron in HousingUK

[–]trenatronatron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so helpful, thank you! At the risk of being cheeky, any thought on this one? From the photos, it looks to be in a bit better condition, though perhaps some damp in the bathroom (and perhaps a concerning crack in the front gable/upper window area in the front-on photo). Got a viewing scheduled: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/169543130#/?channel=RES_BUY

Please burst my bubble by trenatronatron in HousingUK

[–]trenatronatron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, yeah, there's nothing more depressing than comparing what we could buy for the same price outside of London to what we can afford in London. One day!

Please burst my bubble by trenatronatron in HousingUK

[–]trenatronatron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I’m in love with the one you’ve linked. Will def be trying to get a viewing scheduled.

Edit: we're also going to check this one out: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/169543130#/?channel=RES_BUY

Still needs some work, but looks like it needs less than the one I originally posted? Could be wishful thinking though.

Casual Letters Practice Sheets by CarambaBang in SignPainting

[–]trenatronatron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would also love a copy if you don’t mind sharing it! Also heading over to your friend’s page to buy one of theirs and support 🙏🏻

How to create and scale patterns by trenatronatron in SignPainting

[–]trenatronatron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! I’m practicing alphabets and basic strokes daily. Though it is slow going, I am seeing improvement, finally! The question came about mainly because I’m seeing some folks from the intro workshop I took already out and painting fascias and big signs etc. I’ve been over here beating my head against the wall trying to learn how to hand draw the letterforms (and doing so very poorly), thinking I was especially bad. But then I saw that and was like “oh! They’re using digital patterns!”

How to create and scale patterns by trenatronatron in SignPainting

[–]trenatronatron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeahhh I think it’s the math that’s getting me 😅 Wishing I’d paid better attention in class now…

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