Pocster

This stuff is MAGIC for that . Best I’ve found . Spray , leave , repeat

No ! Just (expletive deleted)ing irritating full stop !

I’m a perfectionist also ( not ) . You’re only 3 yrs in - that’s toddler stage . Go another 9 and you’ll be up with me 👍

I’ll show you everything !! Are you ready for that though ???

No - even more as I have my extensive experience to share

It’s been a long 12 yrs 🤣 I use to frequent ebuild ( I think that’s what it was called ) even before my build commenced . When that disappeared I did worry ! . But found the resurrection in buildhub . I knew I couldn’t do the build on my own . A non standard design with no help . I assumed ( incorrectly ) bco would be on my back with a self build and ‘help’ me … the opposite occurred . Everything in life I do on my own ( no rude jokes ) ; I can learn what I need to get the job done ( this does not make me an expert ! ) . Buildhub has been invaluable - I built a house via the internet . I think that’s (expletive deleted)ing amazing tbh ! So for all the noobs with no experience etc I do have advice ! You are either cash rich and time poor or the opposite. Cash rich you can pay others to accelerate your build . Time rich you do it yourself . As I am self employed and didn’t have the cash ( no (expletive deleted)er is going to give me a self build mortgage ) then time is my friend . Remove stress points . A self build mortgage will put you under massive pressure - to release the next payment . Don’t rent temporarily when you can buy . To partially fund our build we sold our house and bought a shitty flat . This took any rental issues off the table and equity appreciation allowed the crap flat to add to the finance of the build once sold . We then lived on site - a cash saving for sure at the expense of ‘normality ‘ . By not being tied to a loan nor tied to time I (expletive deleted)ed about for a decade and got it done . Stress existed - but it was rare . This is the way ! I still have a hundred bits to fanny around with . Remove pressure , remove stress . Appreciate everyone’s in a different situation . But don’t let the build destroy you . It’s a bitch and you are the master ( bit of bdsm there for my followers ) . Ask for help on the forum always . (expletive deleted) things up - so what ! . Waste 1000’s on a balls up - so what . Haven’t got a clue ? - so what . Plan a strategy!

Look what I got in the email !!! Bco can (expletive deleted) off planning can (expletive deleted) off most of all neighbors can (expletive deleted) right off “To fight is foolish , to win is super mofo “ Pocster 2024

I have in some situations mains and cat cables running together . No interference or issues with this that I can detect .

Ah yes ! I’ve plucked a few corks in my time . Always smell them to check they’re fresh . If good ; ram the bugger in 👍🍾🥳🤠😝

So impressed with customer service received new ptz ( failed outside warranty ! ) received new video doorbell needed another ip camera ; so ordered reolink again - free upgrade to 2 yr warranty . The shite may break all the time but at least you get a replacement 🤣

Nothing . Beam and block ! I’m unlikely to antagonise my bco further !!!

Lots of stuff here . Remember bco has called this irrespective of his ‘knowledge ‘ ( or lack of ) Steels are about 350% over spec ( as SE told me ) so we can safely say “ chunky “ . How much is exposed ? Depends on which steel . Worst case 2 faces I.e the flat underside and 1 web . The steel does not support walls or roof etc - purely exists for stairwell . Above 30 min fire rated ceiling . No cables ( only low voltage lighting anyway ) cross the steel . Light cables go to perimeter lighting ring I.e not back to CU and hence across the steels .

Thanks Mandy !

Thanks for all the help as always . Planning and building control is a lot of BS and box ticking . Play the game to win 🥇

Get the wheelbarrow ! Why ? Got to get my extra large testies in there ! Legends aren’t born . They are made ! Party !! Legend ! 🍾🍷 Party on !!! L-E-G-E-N-D !

Winner winner chicken dinner ! Sent an appropriate email about poor service , lack of work required list after bco viewings etc etc etc Said once I get the G3 thing in then all passed and completion certificate issued . @ToughButterCup just checked the dictionary.. Legend = Pocster Pocster = ( see Legend ) .

Just spoke to Rawlings . They won’t issue a certificate unless a professional contractor has applied it . Not for “ diy “ use ….

Yeah I could . But it is a pita . Ceilings a pain to access across the entire width of the property. Just trying to avoid work ! Whats this Rawlings certificate?? I need to look into that ….

Yep all modern rcbo , cu etc etc . Might see if I can get electrician to write something … Not played this card with bco yet …

The steels are used to create the stairwell . So you could argue a means of escape . But equally there are nice sliding doors to permit escape in the event of fire . I always wonder what type of fire we’re expecting that will cause structural steel rated at 350% over spec by SE to fail …

What about if no mains cabling crosses under the steel ? I.e no chance of a fire above the ceiling under the steel ? . My low voltage lighting goes direct to the perimeter I.e ring main for lighting is around the edge - so technically lighting wiring ( only thing above the ceiling ) doesn’t go under steel . That sound valid argument? 🤔

No luck with original steel company. They don't have any spec that covers fire rating and don't fire coat their steels. The steel guy thought the BCO was just being pedantic. BCO also wants " We still also require sign off (from G3 ‘Registered operative’) for the unvented hot water tank" - which I assume is just a magic bit of paper.

Further listening to his conversation suggests the concern was fire say by cabling above the ceiling and below the steels . Going to find steel spec

Well - as the legend I am I recorded the conversation from the last visit . So been listening to that … He does indeed mention fire resistance of the exposed steels . But seemed convinced that if the ceiling tile system could provide 30 mins fire rating then it might be ok . The conversation by the bco is all non commit on his side I.e no “ yes “ or “ that’s acceptable “ . So , need to be careful not too mention that too much … Are steels ( standard red/brown coating ) not fire rated anyway ???

Just when I thought I was at the sign off finish line … bco has magically requested exposed steels are painted fire resistant. These steels have been easily accessible and visible for literally years - with never a mention . The ceiling is up and is fire rated for 30 mins . Needless I’m somewhat pissed off ! Nothing ever in writing “ paint steels “ but presumably from his own notes casually mentions it now as I’ve applied for sign off . Ignoring bco’s incompetence does the fact I have a fire rated ceiling over the steels support my case to avoid taking down the entire ceiling ? I.e is that not fire resistant enough ????