Hyndburn Homes - asbestos removal

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Well you've sure had more that your fair share of the mucky stuff Margaret, lets just hope it is all down hill now, nothing else can go wrong surely, Can It

Well you did ask - yes.

The roofing firm have been installing new soffits since wednesday.
They do a lot of banging but take very long tea breaks, so I even managed two daytime naps yesterday.

After they clocked off yesterday our communal tv signal was found defunct.
Men have tested it his morning and the ariel maintenance firm are being called out. This does not bother me since I don't watch TV much, but if it happens to you Jaysay, I imagine you would be rather annoyed.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Well you did ask - yes.

The roofing firm have been installing new soffits since wednesday.
They do a lot of banging but take very long tea breaks, so I even managed two daytime naps yesterday.

After they clocked off yesterday our communal tv signal was found defunct.
Men have tested it his morning and the ariel maintenance firm are being called out. This does not bother me since I don't watch TV much, but if it happens to you Jaysay, I imagine you would be rather annoyed.

I don't use it Margaret, I had permission from HH to retain my sat dish because the new system couldn't support multi room. I actually ran it passed Mike when he visited on Monday and he assured me and made notes on my sheet about my satellite service, so hopefully I won't have any problems

[MargaretR]

TV signal now restored

I had a sky dish put up 9 years ago but stopped using it 7 years ago.
When the new communal ariel was put up (2 years ago I think) all old ariels were supposed to be taken down, but it didn't happen.

After the scaffolding went up a few weeks back, an ariel firm moved sky dishes from walls and fixed them to the scaffolding.

I told that man that I didn't use mine and he could take it away and scrap it - he didn't - he actually spent 30 minutes fixing it to the scaffolding and using his signal gadget to ensure it pointed the right way, even though it no longer had any wire running from it..

[MargaretR]

Two weeks of noise and disruption have taken their toll - I am mentally exhausted.

My body jerks at every loud noise, and there are plenty of those going on while the roof refurb happens.

I have been 'breathless on exertion' for a while - now I am breathless constantly.

I recognise the signs because I have 'been there' before.
I recall a panic attack I had in 2002 - when I ended up in BRI on oxygen for a night.

I won't get that bad again because I have recognised what is happening to me.

I have always had an independant nature and pride myself on my ability to cope.
I reluctantly admit - I am stuggling to cope now.

My neighbour Brian (b rawlinson) has been a great support during this ordeal, even though he is having stress symptoms too. He has called on me almost daily and we discuss when this refurb ordeal is likely to end.

I can't see out of, or open wide, my windows due to the scaffolding and plank walkways. it will be nice to see the trees again.

I have no intention of seeing any doc. I have had mind altering prescriptions in the past and found the side effects worse than the symptoms they purport to cure.

Now having recognised what is happening to me I am better able to live through it.

I have another week of hassle yet to come.
Two visits by cleaning contractors, one visit by workmen restoring the loft insulation, and more banging outside whilst the new guttering will be going on.

I have postponed the repair to my ceiling by saying 'don't rush to do it'.

If I make any irrational statements on here in the next few weeks I would appreciate tolerance.
I am not feeling mentally stable right now.

[MargaretR]

Just when I thought I was seeing daylight at the end of the tunnel, a new spanner has been thrown into the works.

If I proceed with using the small cleaning firm I arranged, I will not get my expense refunded.
The asbestos removal firm require their invoice to show VAT and the small two person operation that I chose aren't VAT registered.
So I am not to get the big clean up due to start tomorrow (Mon)

I have visions of him sending a couple of his asbestos workers wearing Marigolds.

PS a weekend of silence and lots of sleep has relieved my 'anxiety' symptoms.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Just when I thought I was seeing daylight at the end of the tunnel, a new spanner has been thrown into the works.

If I proceed with using the small cleaning firm I arranged, I will not get my expense refunded.
The asbestos removal firm require their invoice to show VAT and the small two person operation that I chose aren't VAT registered.
So I am not to get the big clean up due to start tomorrow (Mon)

I have visions of him sending a couple of his asbestos workers wearing Marigolds.

PS a weekend of silence and lots of sleep has relieved my 'anxiety' symptoms.

Well at least there is one plus, which I would think is actually the most important Margaret and don't forget DLTBGYD

[MargaretR]

Washer now connected - at the start of this 3rd week of chaos.
Thursday looks like it will be a fun day
...ceiling repair on same day that loft insulation is installed.

Guttering goes on next week.

[MargaretR]

The 'repair' of my rainwater damaged ceiling hasn't worked.

They sent a young lad with a caulk gun who converted the long crack into a long lump.

I have watched many DIY programmes in my time and recall that peeling back the damaged wallpaper joint and using wallpaper paste to reaffix it should have happened.

I have found a video showing what should have been done -



I was advised that repapering the whole ceiling would be done if the 'repair' didn't work.

Maybe this decorating subcontractor wants the job and so botched the 'repair'.

I wanted to avoid a whole ceiling repapering, not only to avoid further disruption and mess, but also because when I painted it about 3 years ago I went to the extra expense of adding Thermilate to the paint

Thermilate Technologies - Advanced Insulating Technologies..

So now I have to decide whether to tolerate more mess, or put up with rubbishy decor. Having low ceilings makes such defects very noticeable.

Aside from that - the loft is now reinsulated and the soffits and gutter work is almost complete.

I did have to tolerate the use of an enormous (3 foot long) angle grinder (to cut roof tiles) on the gantry beside my lounge window - that was a paracetemol day that was!

[jaysay]

Seems your having lots of luck with this experience Margaret, shame its all bad

[MargaretR]

A view of the 'long lump'

[Less]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

A view of the 'long lump'

Couldn't see the lump because the imitation brass lamp was in the way...

If you can put up with that, the lump should be a blessing.

Sorry Mag's, I can only feel sorry for a short while, am now impatient to get back to our abnormal relationship.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

A view of the 'long lump'

Looking at the colour of the ceiling rose, cable and lamp holder I would not like to see the inside of your lungs

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Neil

Looking at the colour of the ceiling rose, cable and lamp holder I would not like to see the inside of your lungs

Shushhhhhh Neil Margaret will think its a conspiracy by none smokers

[MargaretR]

The ceiling rose is white, the cord is yellowed, and has been ever since I moved in 9 years ago.

The condition of my lungs is irrelevant to this thread.

Several air cleaning machines operating in my lounge have prevented the yellowing of my ceiling which I painted 3 or 4 years ago.

Since you show concern for my health, I assure you that I do not inhale deeply and an xray 3 years ago showed only 'slight damage' and all other organs are in good nick.

Thank you for your concern

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

The ceiling rose is white, the cord is yellowed, and has been ever since I moved in 9 years ago.

The condition of my lungs is irrelevant to this thread.

Several air cleaning machines operating in my lounge have prevented the yellowing of my ceiling which I painted 3 or 4 years ago.

Since you show concern for my health, I assure you that I do not inhale deeply and an xray 3 years ago showed only 'slight damage' and all other organs are in good nick.

Thank you for your concern

Margaret is trying to kid herself me thinks