BadgerBodger

We lived with no mains for about 15 years (90s to late 00s, I was just a kid) We had an old Lister diesel generator. It was a different life, we were much more oriented around being outside and one was very much at one with the seasons. We lived in a very small house and had the power on for an our or so in the morning, and then a couple in the evening. Through winter it was on longer (from dusk while 2200). Our heating was mainly from an open fire but we also had a gas boiler from an LPG tank. There was no TV. We did have a water connection and a telephone line though! AMA

Dependent on the size of your screen, the bracketry and the stud centres, have you considered a surface mounted patress? This size of a lot of these modern screens and them being fixed mounted means you can often get away with this.

I get frustrated in my day job about professionalism… here was me hoping it would be different when it’s a bit more up close and personal! I’m now reminded of a time earlier in my career when I did a few Barn conversions… time heals all wounds. A reminder that the current job is always “the worst” and one has a tendency to look back with rose tinted spectacles! PS looks like we’re on. Panic over. Thanks for the support!

Precisely. Today I try again.

I think I’m going to be using an epoxy paint. Either a one part like crown epimac or maybe a two part like watco plant room coating. We’ve been using the resbuild SF with texturising additive for some industrial applications with plant usage that seem to hold up. Much cheaper than a “resin” floor finish with a couple of mm build-up.

This is it. I’m a PM in construction. I’m used to bad news, delays, failures, damage, combinations of the above. All I ever ask is that I am told what the problem is, the impact and the preferred solution. If the preferred solution to them doesn’t work for me we explore the alternatives. I get mental health. I really do. But even with this, SOME communication is imperative because generally, problems CAN be resolved, but not without a basic understanding of the scope of the problem which could be as simple as - apologies, don’t have the capacity to deliver X right now. If it works for you I can complete by Y.

Yeah. I’m going to simmer down. Like I say a conduit to vent. I appreciate the different perspectives though. Architect isn’t passing comment currently. I’m not sure they’ve had any contact/feedback either though. I suppose my frustration is the lack of contact. I’d actually be happy to hear that he’s gotten waylaid and things will just take a little longer than planned!

Voice of reason. It’s possible. But for two weeks? With no response? Could be. If I were ill I’d call my clients it would affect a deadline for. You’re right. Maybe I should pipe down. I suppose my problem is I want to move forward and worry that it is the case that the ship has been abandoned it’s not an ideal juncture to do so timing wise for my objectives.

Frustrating. Seems like my appointed engineer who has been for a site visit, quoted (contract terms signed and agreed) the desired scope and came for a design meeting with the architect with the view to complete a survey upon which the basis of his design would be formed appears to have has quite simply disappeared… Not responding to calls, texts or emails for a week. Not really sure why I’m posting except to vent my frustration to some people who might understand!!! We were supposed to be submitting for BR approval this side of Christmas. grrrr

The first one looks like an old wasp nest. The second is unclear but could again be an insect nest. The 3rd looks like there could be rot at what looks like the roof and ceiling rafter bearing end. But there is something else going on off screen to the left which is undeterminable but perhaps looks equally worrying

Everyone is an idiot. Including you.

Me too. And Staffordshire Railway BS from Buildstore.

I spoke with them last week and they were will happy to talk about the route to offering me something for a conversion property.

Yes, I’m inclined to agree. There doesn’t seem to be a single solution for all scenarios. interesting observation regarding the PIR and wiring. I imagine it’s a retained heat issue, something that can likely be overcome by oversizing the cabling for experience with other cable overheating issues. Something I’ll discuss with my architect for sure.

Considering @SteamyTeas comments you could consider a multitude of cheap “short term” solutions… EPDM, felt, pvc… the options are there…