Engineered joists (fji's) and a lot of C-stud.
Don't fucking touch it mate
( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:11, 1 reply, 12 years ago)

Which new builds aren't like that?
Our house looks like it was built by blind kids. Right angles not included
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:13, Reply)

Depends on what you want, all mid to large house builders use shit materials sourced at the lowest cost
Look for independant's that do 14 houses/converts but put pride and skill into it. £380k gives you big bang to the buck
( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:15, Reply)

I would no more buy a mainstream new build house than I would seal up my own arsehole.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:21, Reply)

I used to inspect Bovis/Barratt/Bloor homes thats only the B's
The shoddy workmanship You would not believe
( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:25, Reply)

Oh, I can believe it.
The lack of room space in many is also appalling.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:30, Reply)

+ tiny tiny windows

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:32, Reply)

You only see the glam. french doors and kitchen
Shit materials all through the tendor process
( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:33, Reply)

I was at a house today that's maybe 15 years old and is already badly fucked.
It'll be worthless in another 10 years - not a bad area so it might warrant a major rebuild but the rent is low because of the condition, and that'll happen across the rest of the development, then it'll no longer be a nice area...
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:25, Reply)

Thats why I bought an 1880's town house
And renovated the shit out of it
( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:31, Reply)

Mine is 100 years old either next year or the year after.
Having said that, a couple of my flats (1985 built) are really starting to show problems.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:37, Reply)

TD you got a cellar?

( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:38, Reply)

Half a cellar
House is on a steep hillside so I've a cellar in the front.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:41, Reply)

If you need any pointers tanking it gaz me

( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:43, Reply)

I've been letting out property since 1995.
When I first bought this the kitchen had partially fallen into the cellar, which I've rectified.

Thanks, but I know my way round these things!
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:46, Reply)

Thats OK
If you need any help feel free to ask for advise
( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:49, Reply)

It's now my business so I'm fairly well versed in these things.

( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:54, Reply)

Cool
Property? what part?
( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 20:58, Reply)

Other than being an irresponsible slum landlord
I run - or rather, I am an inventory/check out person/business.

Because I am not RICS qualified I am unable to provide qualified structural assessments although my considered opinion is often accepted by passers by and other interested parties.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 21:04, Reply)

Thats often the case
If you have any issues that you're unsure, Feel free to gaz me
( hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 21:09, Reply)

I'd never pretend to be structurally qualified
But I know more than most letting agents so I can usually provide advice as part of the service.

Question requiring objective answer - silicone sealant in a wet room with no external ventilation. Your expected life before replacement?
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Thu 16 Aug 2012, 21:17, Reply)