Inspired by this thread:
where did things go wrong for you
and the following quote:
here’s my question: who has had everything go smoothly?
I don’t want to use the mentioned thread. Surely, nobody experiencing problems enjoys reading that everything is going perfectly for others.
Of course, we also had minor issues, but all were resolved immediately. For example, two window openings were built too large, the interior plaster was missing on the crawl space wall, the construction staircase was in the wrong place, and there was poor workmanship from the stair builder, which the flooring installer then corrected.
But overall, everything went great, which I mainly attribute to the overall setup:
Building in a rural area with individual contracts and a construction manager who has been doing this for a long time, knows all the companies personally, and when he says something, it gets done/made possible. Overall, only good companies with skilled workers who do proper work and don’t cut corners.
In addition, we thoroughly informed ourselves about each trade beforehand, knew exactly what we wanted and what could possibly go wrong. Depending on the phase, I was onsite daily or at least every three days and on call, which was fully utilized.
So with this arrangement, I would almost be ready to build again anytime.
where did things go wrong for you
and the following quote:
MadameP schrieb:
That was the short version; I think everyone who is currently building can relate to it.
here’s my question: who has had everything go smoothly?
I don’t want to use the mentioned thread. Surely, nobody experiencing problems enjoys reading that everything is going perfectly for others.
Of course, we also had minor issues, but all were resolved immediately. For example, two window openings were built too large, the interior plaster was missing on the crawl space wall, the construction staircase was in the wrong place, and there was poor workmanship from the stair builder, which the flooring installer then corrected.
But overall, everything went great, which I mainly attribute to the overall setup:
Building in a rural area with individual contracts and a construction manager who has been doing this for a long time, knows all the companies personally, and when he says something, it gets done/made possible. Overall, only good companies with skilled workers who do proper work and don’t cut corners.
In addition, we thoroughly informed ourselves about each trade beforehand, knew exactly what we wanted and what could possibly go wrong. Depending on the phase, I was onsite daily or at least every three days and on call, which was fully utilized.
So with this arrangement, I would almost be ready to build again anytime.
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hampshire2 Nov 2019 22:42It’s amusing to see how people write about the British here. In my experience:
The task is to solve 2+2.
A German will do everything possible until the result is exactly 4. He will argue, fight, rant, and feel uncomfortable until the 4 is reached.
The English know that sometimes 3.8 is very good and live contentedly with that.
In this sense, @Nordlys is apparently British. I like that.
The task is to solve 2+2.
A German will do everything possible until the result is exactly 4. He will argue, fight, rant, and feel uncomfortable until the 4 is reached.
The English know that sometimes 3.8 is very good and live contentedly with that.
In this sense, @Nordlys is apparently British. I like that.
hampshire schrieb:
In this sense, @Nordlys evidently is British. I like that.I also appreciate pragmatism.
But I get the impression that a lot of things are sugar-coated.
Here’s something twisted, there a makeshift trim, and mold is considered normal.
Well.
Frugality is one thing, resignation another.
By the way, our construction went well. The architects were great, on-site every day (and that’s really what matters).
Minor issues with the building drying process (a bit too slow in January), and the tiler wasn’t expensive, just cheap. That still annoys me; I see it every day. It mostly concerns the silicone sealing, which cracks over time and will be redone in 1-2 years. So that will be resolved eventually.
I’m glad I decided to go with KNX. It keeps improving (thanks to my input).
If I had an extra 20-30,000€ (20-30k euros), I would have chosen aluminum windows afterwards. They would probably last longer and also give the impression of higher quality. I would appreciate that day-to-day.
And I would also opt for a thick-layered plaster; you can clearly see the thin-layered plaster of the external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) in raking light.
As you have probably noticed, I am familiar with seafaring, which explains my preference for British standards. On the sea, the top priority is that something simply works. The formula is simple, rugged, and reliable—not sophisticated or high-end. I like to apply this principle to all areas of life. Our cars have always been basic, lasting a lifetime and rarely breaking down. Our marine diesel engine has no electronics or control units. Our washing machine uses plenty of water, which means it finishes quickly. I've never installed a fingerprint door lock or anything like that, and I’ve never bought a car without a physical key, and so on. So far, I’ve gotten along well with the simple, rugged, reliable approach.
PS: Mold was never considered normal.
PS: Mold was never considered normal.
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