ZoSo Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I'm not surprised at the rate they were thrown up, although saying that, they must comply with the building regs, and they are exposed to the elements up there. Its scary how quick they go up these days, one week a big hole, a couple of weeks later and there's completed houses. Another local example is the apartments at the junction of Lydgate Lane and Cross Lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 thank goodness no one was hurt! that is sooo scary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddycoffee Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I'm not surprised at the rate they were thrown up, although saying that, they must comply with the building regs, and they are exposed to the elements up there. Its scary how quick they go up these days, one week a big hole, a couple of weeks later and there's completed houses. Another local example is the apartments at the junction of Lydgate Lane and Cross Lane. I think that is the problem with big commercial building companies. There are some town houses which are being built on Chippinghouse road, and I have been watching them go up. There are about 6 or 8 of them and they are making a lovely job, have been at it for at least 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e5c4p3 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I think that is the problem with big commercial building companies. Merlin Estates is not a big commercial building company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaytsev Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 This should not happen with old or new building methods. Heads will role over this I predict ,on the Builders side and possibly the Councils. Absolutely disgraceful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubydazzler Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 This should not happen with old or new building methods. Heads will role over this I predict ,on the Builders side and possibly the Councils. Absolutely disgraceful. Do you mean a Building Regs Inspector might have been negligent in signing off the work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay_cee Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Are these flats which are high up overlooking Bolehills? If so they must take a hell of a battering when the wind gets up. Although you would expect a modern building regulations to be able to stand up to gusts of wind. Yes they are. Look Leeds said it's one of the highest points in Sheffield, 1000 feet above sea level apparently, and completely exposed as all thats opposite are the Rivelin and Loxley valleys. I spent many a childhood day up there being blown along by gusts of wind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foo_fighter Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 This should not happen with old or new building methods. Heads will role over this I predict ,on the Builders side and possibly the Councils. Absolutely disgraceful. Do you mean a Building Regs Inspector might have been negligent in signing off the work? ...gotta wonder if the buildings reg's bloke will be quite so lenient with signing off any tiling next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaytsev Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 ...gotta wonder if the buildings reg's bloke will be quite so lenient with signing off any tiling next time. :hihi: Hope not Then again tilings not covered by Buildings Regs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satman2222 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Any pictures yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now