I know there are some experts out there so grateful for views on the following. My Geometra tells me that building regs require a structural engineer's report and a gelogist's report for a reconstruction which involves partial demolition.
A local kitchen supplier advised that solid wood worktops are not favoured because of problems from humidity. Wondered what are others' views or experience ? While inclined to take notice of the kitchen supplier it could be case of we don't stock
I am having problems tranferring funds between my BancoPosta current account and my Geometra's account, also with BP. Not had this problem before and respective bank details have not changed.
We pay about E250 pa as a 'contribution' for agricultural irrigation in the Val d'Aso area despite that our land is not farmed or used for agricultural purposes. But we have a hefty pipeline and outlet manifold on the land and therefore pay for the service. We asked the Consorzio to be exempted after they managed to bill us after 4 years but without joy.
The (not so) new structure seems to have coincided with a falling off in posts and and topics of interest. Though once a more frequent visitor and contributor I have long since 'gone elsewhere' for information or, if appropriate, search the archives of the old forum.
Thanks for the counter view - sort of bears out my thinking from having experience of solid oak here in UK; providing properly installed, finished and treated I had imagined the water absorbtion was no more riskier in Italy. Useful tip on the price differential - thanks. We have found a similar position when looking for a stove, cheaper to buy in the UK and take it over.
Prices are always a difficult question because of variable factors but .... .... any ideas on what range of prices are reasonable for interior cleaning of walls by sandblasting? Just cleaning and no making good etc. (These are the walls of the converted stalle, stripped back of plaster so you can imagine their condition). Does E25 - E30/mq sound realistic? Tried to find some specialist firms for quotes but no luck so far, but this seems like the sort of job for which I could find dedicated folks equipped with the necessary kit who specialise rather than a general builder hiring the necessary. Are there other ways to clean up the interior brick and stone work? (which will require repointing) e.g. HP water. Was a bit concerned that the latter would 'soak' the building. Thanks.
Our PdiC will expire (i.e. the three-year period from start of work) before we finish necessary work. Grateful to learn if anyone knows whether we have to start from scratch again with the Comune or if we can simply extend the PdiC - plans etc haven't changed but exchange rates have so the planned work will run over a much longer period. Further thought spring to mind over whether this impacts on the current contract with the Geom - that is not time-bound but tied into finalisation of the work and application for final certificates for habitation etc. Clues on costs welcome as well. Property is in Le Marche - Ascoli Piceno in case that is relevant. Thanks [Clearly haven't got the hang of posting!]
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We pay about E250 pa as a 'contribution' for agricultural irrigation in the Val d'Aso area despite that our land is not farmed or used for agricultural purposes. But we have a hefty pipeline and outlet manifold on the land and therefore pay for the service. We asked the Consorzio to be exempted after they managed to bill us after 4 years but without joy.
The (not so) new structure seems to have coincided with a falling off in posts and and topics of interest. Though once a more frequent visitor and contributor I have long since 'gone elsewhere' for information or, if appropriate, search the archives of the old forum.
Thanks for the counter view - sort of bears out my thinking from having experience of solid oak here in UK; providing properly installed, finished and treated I had imagined the water absorbtion was no more riskier in Italy. Useful tip on the price differential - thanks. We have found a similar position when looking for a stove, cheaper to buy in the UK and take it over.
... for all replies. Something to think about.
I think the law has changed but I havent waded through the attached article to find out details. http://www.edilportale.com/news/2010/09/normativa/scia-la-nuova-procedura-sostituisce-la-dia_19988_15.html If anyone knows more it would be interesting to learn what this means in practice.
Prices are always a difficult question because of variable factors but .... .... any ideas on what range of prices are reasonable for interior cleaning of walls by sandblasting? Just cleaning and no making good etc. (These are the walls of the converted stalle, stripped back of plaster so you can imagine their condition). Does E25 - E30/mq sound realistic? Tried to find some specialist firms for quotes but no luck so far, but this seems like the sort of job for which I could find dedicated folks equipped with the necessary kit who specialise rather than a general builder hiring the necessary. Are there other ways to clean up the interior brick and stone work? (which will require repointing) e.g. HP water. Was a bit concerned that the latter would 'soak' the building. Thanks.
Our PdiC will expire (i.e. the three-year period from start of work) before we finish necessary work. Grateful to learn if anyone knows whether we have to start from scratch again with the Comune or if we can simply extend the PdiC - plans etc haven't changed but exchange rates have so the planned work will run over a much longer period. Further thought spring to mind over whether this impacts on the current contract with the Geom - that is not time-bound but tied into finalisation of the work and application for final certificates for habitation etc. Clues on costs welcome as well. Property is in Le Marche - Ascoli Piceno in case that is relevant. Thanks
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