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wmp · #81 09-07-2008, 03:39 PM

Hi Geraldine,

I think you may be misunderstanding me.

Firstly, I am not comparing myself to any other team or somehow saying my team is better. I distintly recall saying what a good job they had done. Not sure what 8 years experienc has to do with anything. I have 25 years of renovation expereince & its still not nearly enough. I constantly draw on other propfessionals for 2nd opinions in awkward or unorthodox situations.

Secondly, the plasterbaord was chosen by the client, me. It is fitted to cover the ceiling which has a 60mm slope across the width of the room & also is only a thin layer of plaster, with a brick topping, leading to rapid heat loss & expensive winter bills.

The outside/ gable wall of the aprtment is also lined for the same reason, it is single skin & offers nil insulation in summer or winter, so drylining offers a significant improvement in that area in terms of heat insulation. As you rightly said though, clients choice.

Thirdly, the somewhat hideous gas pipe visibility was a legislated requirement to get approval. It could not be covered anywhere. Much as I'd like to do what 400m other European homes do & hide it, I was not able to if I wanted approval for the use of gas in the apartment.

Damian

geraldine · #82 10-07-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wmp

Hi Geraldine,

I think you may be misunderstanding me.

Firstly, I am not comparing myself to any other team or somehow saying my team is better. I distintly recall saying what a good job they had done. Not sure what 8 years experienc has to do with anything. I have 25 years of renovation expereince & its still not nearly enough. I constantly draw on other propfessionals for 2nd opinions in awkward or unorthodox situations.

Secondly, the plasterbaord was chosen by the client, me. It is fitted to cover the ceiling which has a 60mm slope across the width of the room & also is only a thin layer of plaster, with a brick topping, leading to rapid heat loss & expensive winter bills.

The outside/ gable wall of the aprtment is also lined for the same reason, it is single skin & offers nil insulation in summer or winter, so drylining offers a significant improvement in that area in terms of heat insulation. As you rightly said though, clients choice.

Thirdly, the somewhat hideous gas pipe visibility was a legislated requirement to get approval. It could not be covered anywhere. Much as I'd like to do what 400m other European homes do & hide it, I was not able to if I wanted approval for the use of gas in the apartment.

Damian

Hi Damien,
Let me clarify that I did not think that you were comparing your company to Investment Romania in any make shape or form. It is just my opinion, and important to me that they have 8 years restoration and renovation work experience here in Romania.

On the subject of using plasterboard, it is a matter of personal or client taste. It may be fine for you or anybody else for that matter. I was making the point that it is such a shame in my opinion and takes from the character of the original walls even if they are uneven. A very good plasterer can work with this.

On the matter of gas pipes, I am aware thet these have to be left uncovered, but as far as I am aware the water pipes from radiators do not have to be visible. Correct me If I am wrong on this as I am always open to help coming my way.

As for the overall feel from the video on Piata Sfatului, it looks very well and I was in no way being critical of you personally, merely stating what came to mind when I read the post. I have no vested interest in renovation work and genuinely wish you the best of luck with all your projects.

Moving back to where the lead on these posts started, I look forward to seeing through a link any examples of furniture packs that you have done.

geraldine.