Roofless living during construction

  • Thread starter Thread starter wolram
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Construction
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges and experiences of living without a roof during construction, particularly focusing on the duration and complexities of roofing work. Participants share personal anecdotes, express concerns about the construction process, and engage in light-hearted banter related to the situation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration about the noise and disruption caused by roofing work, anticipating a difficult two weeks.
  • Another participant questions the length of the roofing project, noting their own experience where a similar job was completed in two days.
  • A different participant suggests that the extended timeline may be due to the building being listed, requiring careful inspection and approval of materials.
  • Some participants share humorous and exaggerated visions of the construction crew's efficiency, contrasting it with their own experiences.
  • There is a playful exchange about the meaning of "gaff" and references to cultural figures, showcasing a mix of humor and confusion regarding language.
  • Participants discuss the implications of living in a listed building and the associated regulations, with one seeking clarification on terminology used in different regions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the reasons for the lengthy construction process, with multiple viewpoints presented regarding the efficiency of workers and the impact of heritage regulations. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of the construction timeline and the humorous interpretations of language.

Contextual Notes

Some comments reflect cultural differences in language and humor, which may lead to misunderstandings. The discussion includes references to local regulations and personal anecdotes that may not be universally applicable.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in home renovation, construction challenges, or cultural differences in language and humor may find this discussion engaging.

wolram
Gold Member
Dearly Missed
Messages
4,411
Reaction score
551
The builders are here to renew my roof and chimney, so it is going to be two weeks or more of hell, heck knows if i will ever get any sleep while they are banging around, luckily a friend has offered a place to keep my bikes in safety.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
I hope the weather holds clear for you. But I wonder why it will take so long? My new roof, with the tear off of the old one and new wood and insulation added, was done in 2 {8 hour}days.
 
hypatia said:
I hope the weather holds clear for you. But I wonder why it will take so long? My new roof, with the tear off of the old one and new wood and insulation added, was done in 2 {8 hour}days.

I was thinking the same, then remembered he still has a hole in his yard from a project that also should have taken a day or two to complete. Seems the workers in his parts are good at making holes, but not so good at filling them back in.
 
Why do I envision 2 old men and a shakey wooden ladder, first finding the nails and then tea, then up the ladder, only to have forgotten the hammer, then more tea anyone?
I'm sure the crew who did mine was about 18 men {all cute too} in all, and worked like a precision drill team.
 
It's woolie, woolie!
He's zany, madcap and never dull-
Ee-gads that egg exploded quite full-y!
Foot jammed in boot QUICK we need a pull-ey
His latest attic antic is wonderfull-y
manic, don't panic - it's WOOLIE!
 
Last edited:
hypatia said:
I hope the weather holds clear for you. But I wonder why it will take so long? My new roof, with the tear off of the old one and new wood and insulation added, was done in 2 {8 hour}days.

The building is listed ,which is a right royal pain in the ass, some dick head has been around this area and has even listed farm walls, so every slate on my roof has to be checked to see if it is re usable and all work has to be approved by English heritage.
 
By 'listed', do you mean that it's what we call a 'Heritage Site' in Alberta? As in, a building that is considered to be an historic item and can thus be altered only with the government's permission?
Anyhow, on the bright side, at least it never rains in England... :rolleyes:
 
Bikes? What do you have?
 
binzing said:
Bikes? What do you have?

BSA A7SS and a Velocette MAC.
 
  • #10
Danger said:
By 'listed', do you mean that it's what we call a 'Heritage Site' in Alberta? As in, a building that is considered to be an historic item and can thus be altered only with the government's permission?
Anyhow, on the bright side, at least it never rains in England... :rolleyes:

You got it Danger, i am just waiting for the coach loads of japanese tourists to come visit my cottage, but then i think they would rather see Mary Arden's gaff.
 
  • #11
Nice.
 
  • #12
wolram said:
they would rather see Mary Arden's gaff.

Does that mean something else in England, or are you just testing the censors?
 
  • #13
Danger said:
Does that mean something else in England, or are you just testing the censors?

It took some time to work out how one could misinterperate such an innocent line, and it is with shock and horror i think that anyone would think i could be lewd.
 
  • #14
wolram said:
it is with shock and horror i think that anyone would think i could be lewd.

:smile::smile:
Lewdness came into existence with your birth, and you have been its primary defining factor ever since. My hat, sir, is off to you. :biggrin:

Actually, I was just yanking your chain.
I've never heard of Mary What'sherpickle and have no idea what 'gaff' means in England. Here, it's either a mistake as in 'blooper' or a long stick with a barb on the end to haul fish into a boat. Strangely enough, though, a gaffer is a lighting technician in show business. I really haven't a clue how they get that much light out of a fish, but I guess that's why they rake in the big bucks.
And you must admit that no pervert worthy of the title could leave a comment like yours just lying there without a response. There are reputations to uphold.
 
  • #15
DaveC426913 said:
It's woolie, woolie!
He's zany, madcap and never dull-
Ee-gads that egg exploded quite full-y!
Foot jammed in boot QUICK we need a pull-ey
His latest attic antic is wonderfull-y
manic, don't panic - it's WOOLIE!

I am quite normal, i am sure similar things happen to others it is just they are to shy to admit it, the only other possibility is that there is a perfect world out there, and that some barrier stops me getting into it.
 
  • #16
Danger said:
:smile::smile:
Lewdness came into existence with your birth, and you have been its primary defining factor ever since. My hat, sir, is off to you. :biggrin:

Actually, I was just yanking your chain.
I've never heard of Mary What'sherpickle and have no idea what 'gaff' means in England. Here, it's either a mistake as in 'blooper' or a long stick with a barb on the end to haul fish into a boat. Strangely enough, though, a gaffer is a lighting technician in show business. I really haven't a clue how they get that much light out of a fish, but I guess that's why they rake in the big bucks.
And you must admit that no pervert worthy of the title could leave a comment like yours just lying there without a response. There are reputations to uphold.

Please allow me to enlighten you,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Arden

I would attempt to educate you further but your comments have becalmed my thoughts.

How can anyone think i am lewd, i am just aghast.
 
  • #17
Ah, that was very helpful. Thanks.
Now what the hell is a 'gaff'? :confused:
 
  • #18
Danger said:
Ah, that was very helpful. Thanks.
Now what the hell is a 'gaff'? :confused:

No 2 under gaff 2, It is an ancient word, well i can trace it all the way back to Dennis Waterman and the Sweeney.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/gaff
 
  • #19
DaveC426913 said:
It's woolie, woolie!
He's zany, madcap and never dull-
Ee-gads that egg exploded quite full-y!
Foot jammed in boot QUICK we need a pull-ey
His latest attic antic is wonderfull-y
manic, don't panic - it's WOOLIE!
Love it. :approve:
 
  • #20
hypatia said:
Why do I envision 2 old men and a shakey wooden ladder, first finding the nails and then tea, then up the ladder, only to have forgotten the hammer, then more tea anyone?

"Blimey! I've got nails in my tea!"
 
  • #21
Speaking of lewdness, check out the "Flight of the Conchords" on YouTube. Search "If you're into it"
 

Similar threads

Sustainable building with earth, corrugated galvanised iron and rebars
  • · Replies 40 ·
2
Replies
40
Views
5K
Can You Become Immune to Mosquito Bites?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Medical Harmful substances released by burning plastics?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
Physics I'm a Medical Physicist. I have nothing to do. I'm going insane!
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
Undergrad Unidentified Luminescent Phenomena (ULP)
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
4K
I'm sick of research and I haven't even started my career yet lol
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
4K
Undergrad Can a cornering motorcycle go faster if the rider puts a knee down?
  • · Replies 86 ·
3
Replies
86
Views
16K
Building a rooftop for workshop
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
Getting into an engineering career with no degree...
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
5K
How do you personally cope with stress?
  • · Replies 66 ·
3
Replies
66
Views
8K