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Green Building Forum - What is wrong Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:30:15 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291291#Comment_291291 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291291#Comment_291291 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:11:47 +0100 tony
https://share.icloud.com/photos/031w9VpMrTVP-wgTg91rUJRxQ]]> What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291376#Comment_291376 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291376#Comment_291376 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:47:11 +0100 rhamdu What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291377#Comment_291377 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291377#Comment_291377 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:53:34 +0100 Cliff Pope But does the sun go round in the opposite direction in the southern hemisphere? :)]]> What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291379#Comment_291379 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291379#Comment_291379 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:10:51 +0100 tony What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291385#Comment_291385 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291385#Comment_291385 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:22:47 +0100 Cliff Pope What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291387#Comment_291387 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291387#Comment_291387 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:54:49 +0100 tony What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291392#Comment_291392 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291392#Comment_291392 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:48:04 +0100 owlman The windows in the boarded side of the house seem set into the face of the building a bit strange, especially at the window head, almost covering up the above window vents. Without close ups it's difficult to see the detailing, plus things like board joint positioning etc.]]> What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291395#Comment_291395 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291395#Comment_291395 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:11:13 +0100 tony What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291401#Comment_291401 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291401#Comment_291401 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:54:39 +0100 djh Posted By: tonyThe most remarkably ugly problem to me is the lamppost with a streetlight shining straight into the bedroom windows !!!!
If it bothers them they can ask the council to fit a shield to the rear of the lamp. Alternatively, fit a blackout blind to the windows!]]> What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291402#Comment_291402 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291402#Comment_291402 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:55:53 +0100 djh Posted By: owlmanThe windows in the boarded side of the house seem set into the face of the building a bit strange
How many houses do you think are visible in the photo? I think four. Look at the house numbers.

Well architecturally speaking, the arch on top of the right hand ground floor window somehow looks at odds to the rest of the straight lines as does the scalloped flashing, but I guess that's not what you mean, and more my take on overall design thought.

I agree they are ugly houses :) Making a row of terraced houses in different styles is bizarre to my eyes. The word 'carbuncle' comes to mind for some reason :)]]> What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291408#Comment_291408 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291408#Comment_291408 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:17:37 +0100 owlman What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291409#Comment_291409 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291409#Comment_291409 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:47:16 +0100 Artiglio What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291450#Comment_291450 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291450#Comment_291450 Sat, 04 Sep 2021 17:37:35 +0100 jms452
When you're putting up PV it make sense to get as much up there as you can - if you care about anything other than box ticking.]]> What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291451#Comment_291451 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291451#Comment_291451 Sat, 04 Sep 2021 20:58:52 +0100 WillInAberdeen
I don't think it is a terrace. There's a completely pointless 2ft gap between the brick clad one and the right hand timber clad one, which creates two completely pointless external walls.

In front of that, it looks like a parking space with no EV charger.]]> What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291452#Comment_291452 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291452#Comment_291452 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:56:47 +0100 HollyBush What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291453#Comment_291453 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291453#Comment_291453 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 15:00:20 +0100 HollyBush What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291454#Comment_291454 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291454#Comment_291454 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 15:37:29 +0100 revor What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291494#Comment_291494 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291494#Comment_291494 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:12:11 +0100 dereke The houses are too close together.
Insulation hasn't been installed correctly leading to excessive heat loss.
Plasterboard hasn't been installed correctly leading to draughts.
Heating system is noisy as pipes are incorrect size.
House is over priced.
Rooms are too small.
It faces the wrong way.
Rear garden has a plastic lawnt to prevent maintenance issues and help increase flooding.
Car dependency is locked in as no cycle routes or public transport and it is a long way from village/town.
They ran out of solar panels.
Other than it looks fine.]]> What is wrong https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291868#Comment_291868 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17172&Focus=291868#Comment_291868 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:38:46 +0100 Newbuild
I hope this isn't a standard cavity construction. Because otherwise there is a real chance that regular plasterboard finishes are attached directly to the outer leaf.]]>