New Development Royal Canal Park D15

fret_wimp2

Got a response from management company regarding the windows:


All obligations and planning restrictions are contained in your lease document and the regular service/maintenance details should be outlined in your home owners manual.
To clarify your question in relation to the painting of the windows I have copied Jason in Ballymore on this mail as he is best placed to confirm if this is necessary and will be able to tell you the RAL numbers.
If painting is recommended or required then it will fall to the each owner to organise individually or co-ordinate with a few neighbours, I would strongly recommend that you make sure that whatever contractor you use has the relevant insurances in place.

In general terms there are planning restrictions in relation to changing colours of finishes and making alterations, the specific details are outlined in your lease agreement.

Maybe we could sync up in April or May to see if a group of us can find a painter, rather than doing it individually?

cronos

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

Got a response from management company regarding the windows:


All obligations and planning restrictions are contained in your lease document and the regular service/maintenance details should be outlined in your home owners manual.
To clarify your question in relation to the painting of the windows I have copied Jason in Ballymore on this mail as he is best placed to confirm if this is necessary and will be able to tell you the RAL numbers.
If painting is recommended or required then it will fall to the each owner to organise individually or co-ordinate with a few neighbours, I would strongly recommend that you make sure that whatever contractor you use has the relevant insurances in place.

In general terms there are planning restrictions in relation to changing colours of finishes and making alterations, the specific details are outlined in your lease agreement.

Maybe we could sync up in April or May to see if a group of us can find a painter, rather than doing it individually?

+1 for doing this as a group

fret_wimp2

cronos wrote: »

+1 for doing this as a group

Ive put a reminder in my callendar for May. Il bring it up again then. weather will be better suited to painting.

Ken c

Hi,

We are going to be moving in in the new year and we are just trying to get flooring lined up at the minute. We are thinking of putting wooden floors downstairs and carpet everywhere else.

We aren't sure what tone of wood will go well with the kitchen. If anyone could share photos of what they did that'd be really helpful.

Thanks!

fret_wimp2

Ken c wrote: »

Hi,

We are going to be moving in in the new year and we are just trying to get flooring lined up at the minute. We are thinking of putting wooden floors downstairs and carpet everywhere else.

We aren't sure what tone of wood will go well with the kitchen. If anyone could share photos of what they did that'd be really helpful.

Thanks!

sent a PM

n1ckymar1e

Would any one be able to tell me what type of light bulbs are used in the house please? are they screw in light globes or bayonet? Looking to get some smart globs today while they are 40% off. Thanks!

RandomAccess

n1ckymar1e wrote: »

Would any one be able to tell me what type of light bulbs are used in the house please? are they screw in light globes or bayonet? Looking to get some smart globs today while they are 40% off. Thanks!

They are Bayonet.
I guess you could switch the fitting itself to be a screw in pendant.

n1ckymar1e

RandomAccess wrote: »

They are Bayonet.
I guess you could switch the fitting itself to be a screw in pendant.

Brilliant thanks a million

fret_wimp2

RandomAccess wrote: »

They are Bayonet.
I guess you could switch the fitting itself to be a screw in pendant.

ikea sell an adapter, 2 in a packet for 1.50:

http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/products/lighting/light-bulbs-accessories/koppla-b15-to-e14-bulb-converter-art-70296574/

fret_wimp2

ballymore were to schedule a meeting between the residents and Joule, the company who installed the heating in the houses.
It was supposed to be November, but thats not going to happen now.

I emailed about it and got the impression they are waiting for joule to arrange it, which wont happen.

Would people mind emailing the ballymore site office to request this meeting with Joule?


With the colder weather now here, it would be good to know exactly how the heating works, what i can change and what i should leave alone.


Thanks,

slayerking

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

ballymore were to schedule a meeting between the residents and Joule, the company who installed the heating in the houses.
It was supposed to be November, but thats not going to happen now.

I emailed about it and got the impression they are waiting for joule to arrange it, which wont happen.

Would people mind emailing the ballymore site office to request this meeting with Joule?


With the colder weather now here, it would be good to know exactly how the heating works, what i can change and what i should leave alone.


Thanks,

Emailed there. I remember it being mentioned to me alright but havent heard anything since.

mooninite1

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

Ken c wrote: »

Hi,

We are going to be moving in in the new year and we are just trying to get flooring lined up at the minute. We are thinking of putting wooden floors downstairs and carpet everywhere else.

We aren't sure what tone of wood will go well with the kitchen. If anyone could share photos of what they did that'd be really helpful.

Thanks!

sent a PM

Wouldn't mind these too if you don't mind. Does anyone have the floor areas for an Ash type house for each room? Trying to measure up for flooring before moving in... Thanks!

fret_wimp2

anyone have to bleed the upstairs radiators?

downstairs one's heat pretty quickly but upstairs don't and there's a lot of noise in the topmost radiators when they come on in the morning, which i think is bubbles or air.

RandomAccess

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

anyone have to bleed the upstairs radiators?

downstairs one's heat pretty quickly but upstairs don't and there's a lot of noise in the topmost radiators when they come on in the morning, which i think is bubbles or air.

I did mine about two months ago, but I discovered that the system doesn't automatically top up the amount of water in the central heating loop hence the noise.

I contacted the plumbing and heating installer for instructions and they popped round next day and sorted it out because they happened to be on site at the time. However I wasn't at home when they did so but I was told that there is a so called fill loop with a tap on the main heating tank. It needs to be briefly opened until the gauge pressure is restored to close to the arrow Mark on the gauge.

I can't recall right now what the pressure required is. I think maybe you need to do this while the heating is of. I would recommend contacting them for the full steps.

cronos

RandomAccess wrote: »

I did mine about two months ago, but I discovered that the system doesn't automatically top up the amount of water in the central heating loop hence the noise.

I contacted the plumbing and heating installer for instructions and they popped round next day and sorted it out because they happened to be on site at the time. However I wasn't at home when they did so but I was told that there is a so called fill loop with a tap on the main heating tank. It needs to be briefly opened until the gauge pressure is restored to close to the arrow Mark on the gauge.

I can't recall right now what the pressure required is. I think maybe you need to do this while the heating is of. I would recommend contacting them for the full steps.

If you manage to get the full steps off them it would be good to post it here if you can. Thanks.

Keithchap

1) The pressure Gauge
2) The filling loop valve
3) Additional opening valve for filling
4) Heat pump return

Link to Boiler overview image.

A) You have to check the pressure gauge, the position of the red hand is fixed, the black hand underneath needs to be in line with the red one.

If it's not in line with the red one you need to open (2) The filling loop valve

C) If nothing happens to your pressure it is because the (3) additional valve is closed, use a screw driver to open that, that can be left open

D) Repeat step B

E) If you put too much pressure in use (4) Heat pump return to release it.

P.S. the heating doesn't need to be off when doing this.

elTenedor

Just wanted to throw it out here but is anyone in a Heron having trouble with draft through windows in the master bedroom?

Keithchap

Is Pelletstown in Ashtown? If not, where is the border?

fret_wimp2

Keithchap wrote: »

1) The pressure Gauge
2) The filling loop valve
3) Additional opening valve for filling
4) Heat pump return

A) You have to check the pressure gauge, the position of the red hand is fixed, the black hand underneath needs to be in line with the red one.

If it's not in line with the red one you need to open (2) The filling loop valve

C) If nothing happens to your pressure it is because the (3) additional valve is closed, use a screw driver to open that, that can be left open

D) Repeat step B

E) If you put too much pressure in use (4) Heat pump return to release it.

P.S. the heating doesn't need to be off when doing this.

very helpful, thank you!

When bleeding the radiators, is there any particular instructions, i.e start at top of the house or vice versa?

My pressure is only 2 notches above zero, so it needs a good top up, prob need to bleed them to get air out when doing this.

Keithchap

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

very helpful, thank you!

When bleeding the radiators, is there any particular instructions, i.e start at top of the house or vice versa?

My pressure is only 2 notches above zero, so it needs a good top up, prob need to bleed them to get air out when doing this.

You're very welcome.

Bring a bowl or a cloth so you don't spray water everywhere:-). I assume air will travel up in a system so start at ground level and work your way up, although I don't think that would actually make any difference.

RandomAccess

elTenedor wrote: »

Just wanted to throw it out here but is anyone in a Heron having trouble with draft through windows in the master bedroom?

We had the same problem with one of our windows in the master and contacted Munster Joinery, they sent out a snag fix guy who replaced the hinge and that sorted the problem. Could be a different fix for yours, but still the same guys you need to contact. I don't have their details, but I think they are in the home pack.

Other half sorted it out after I made a list.
(We had a few stiff locks too that needed adjusting.)

PhoenixParker

Keithchap wrote: »

1) The pressure Gauge
2) The filling loop valve
3) Additional opening valve for filling
4) Heat pump return

A) You have to check the pressure gauge, the position of the red hand is fixed, the black hand underneath needs to be in line with the red one.

If it's not in line with the red one you need to open (2) The filling loop valve

C) If nothing happens to your pressure it is because the (3) additional valve is closed, use a screw driver to open that, that can be left open

D) Repeat step B

E) If you put too much pressure in use (4) Heat pump return to release it.

P.S. the heating doesn't need to be off when doing this.

Any chance you can rehost the pics. Can't see them.

elTenedor

RandomAccess wrote: »

We had the same problem with one of our windows in the master and contacted Munster Joinery, they sent out a snag fix guy who replaced the hinge and that sorted the problem. Could be a different fix for yours, but still the same guys you need to contact. I don't have their details, but I think they are in the home pack.

Other half sorted it out after I made a list.
(We had a few stiff locks too that needed adjusting.)

Thanks a million, will get in touch with them to come take a look!

n1ckymar1e

Hi, Would anyone happen to have a snagger they recommend as well as the snag list they had/used on their Herron please?

Keithchap

PhoenixParker wrote: »

Any chance you can rehost the pics. Can't see them.

Can you see them again now?

Keithchap

Keithchap wrote: »

Can you see them again now?

So I am using Amazon to share the photo's however they don't give you a static URL so the pictures seem to come and go, they reappeared again today without me doing anything. I usually use Photobucket for linking images directly but they have decided to start charging for that. If anyone knows of any free image hosting sites that allow you to share a direct URL let me know. In the mean time I have added hyperlinks with static URL's to the post as these links can't be embedded in the page.

elTenedor

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

ballymore were to schedule a meeting between the residents and Joule, the company who installed the heating in the houses.
It was supposed to be November, but thats not going to happen now.

I emailed about it and got the impression they are waiting for joule to arrange it, which wont happen.

Would people mind emailing the ballymore site office to request this meeting with Joule?


With the colder weather now here, it would be good to know exactly how the heating works, what i can change and what i should leave alone.


Thanks,

Emailed the site office on Tuesday about this but didn't get a reply.

summerplans

I got a mail saying it would be mid-December for the information evening

1dav

Hi.
Did any of you got heat pump serviced this year. If yes What did the service involve. Would you know where is the filter for heating system? (Joule mentioned on last information meeting that it has to be cleaned).
Thanks

PhoenixParker

Keithchap wrote: »

So I am using Amazon to share the photo's however they don't give you a static URL so the pictures seem to come and go, they reappeared again today without me doing anything. I usually use Photobucket for linking images directly but they have decided to start charging for that. If anyone knows of any free image hosting sites that allow you to share a direct URL let me know. In the mean time I have added hyperlinks with static URL's to the post as these links can't be embedded in the page.

Thanks Keithchap, I can see them now.
So I open the long black thing and wait or do I need to pour water in?
Is it the screw right beside that I release if it's not working?

Sorry for being such a nuisance, just trying to make sure I get it right.

(side note - I usually go with imgur of late, seems to be the best of the current options)

Keithchap

PhoenixParker wrote: »

Thanks Keithchap, I can see them now.
So I open the long black thing and wait or do I need to pour water in?
Is it the screw right beside that I release if it's not working?

Sorry for being such a nuisance, just trying to make sure I get it right.

(side note - I usually go with imgur of late, seems to be the best of the current options)

No worries.

Turn the filling loop valve (No 2 in the screenshots) so it's in line with the pipe to open it, that let's in the water, you don't/can't pour water in yourself. At the same time as opening the filling loop valve watch the pressure gauge, you should see it rising, close it again once you reach the desired pressure. If it doesn't it is because the other valve (Number 3 in the screenshots) is closed, so open that too.

Thanks I'll try imgur.

Bruncvik

1dav wrote: »

Hi.
Did any of you got heat pump serviced this year. If yes What did the service involve. Would you know where is the filter for heating system? (Joule mentioned on last information meeting that it has to be cleaned).
Thanks

We got it done earlier this week. In our case, there was a lot of air in the system, both the radiators and the boiler. This was fixed, and the most appreciable change was that the temperature in rooms without a thermostat is now 2 degrees higher than before, while keeping the same thermo levels.

The gentleman who came, however, also took off the cover of the heat pump and ran the diagnostics on the pump and the devices in the boiler room. he said he also checked all the fault codes and filters. We followed the advice from the info session last year and didn't touch anything (barely moved the thermostats throughout the year), and he said that our behavior contributed to the system being in a very good condition. So not much of a change, but it gave me a peace of mind for another year.

Note that Joule doesn't service the heating pump themselves, but they'll send you contact for their recommended service. There may be a 2-3 week wait period until they come (it was nearly 3 weeks for me).

Manion

Bruncvik wrote: »

We got it done earlier this week. In our case, there was a lot of air in the system, both the radiators and the boiler. This was fixed, and the most appreciable change was that the temperature in rooms without a thermostat is now 2 degrees higher than before, while keeping the same thermo levels.

The gentleman who came, however, also took off the cover of the heat pump and ran the diagnostics on the pump and the devices in the boiler room. he said he also checked all the fault codes and filters. We followed the advice from the info session last year and didn't touch anything (barely moved the thermostats throughout the year), and he said that our behavior contributed to the system being in a very good condition. So not much of a change, but it gave me a peace of mind for another year.

Note that Joule doesn't service the heating pump themselves, but they'll send you contact for their recommended service. There may be a 2-3 week wait period until they come (it was nearly 3 weeks for me).

Yep. We have a fairly similar experience. Cost was 190 Euro and service was the next day.

Keithchap

Keithchap wrote: »

1) The pressure Gauge
2) The filling loop valve
3) Additional opening valve for filling
4) Heat pump return

A) You have to check the pressure gauge, the position of the red hand is fixed, the black hand underneath needs to be in line with the red one.

If it's not in line with the red one you need to open (2) The filling loop valve

C) If nothing happens to your pressure it is because the (3) additional valve is closed, use a screw driver to open that, that can be left open

D) Repeat step B

E) If you put too much pressure in use (4) Heat pump return to release it.

P.S. the heating doesn't need to be off when doing this.

Updated using imgur.

Keithchap

Someone mentioned before that they got someone in to make the network connections live around the house, can't find the post now, can someone pm me a recommendation please.

jjps

Keithchap wrote: »

Someone mentioned before that they got someone in to make the network connections live around the house, can't find the post now, can someone pm me a recommendation please.

pm just now

Kaizersoze81

Bruncvik wrote: »

We got it done earlier this week. In our case, there was a lot of air in the system, both the radiators and the boiler. This was fixed, and the most appreciable change was that the temperature in rooms without a thermostat is now 2 degrees higher than before, while keeping the same thermo levels.

The gentleman who came, however, also took off the cover of the heat pump and ran the diagnostics on the pump and the devices in the boiler room. he said he also checked all the fault codes and filters. We followed the advice from the info session last year and didn't touch anything (barely moved the thermostats throughout the year), and he said that our behavior contributed to the system being in a very good condition. So not much of a change, but it gave me a peace of mind for another year.

Note that Joule doesn't service the heating pump themselves, but they'll send you contact for their recommended service. There may be a 2-3 week wait period until they come (it was nearly 3 weeks for me).

Would you mind sending me details of the company you used for the heat pump service?

cronos

jjps wrote: »

pm just now

Can I get this info also please.

cronos

Kaizersoze81 wrote: »

Would you mind sending me details of the company you used for the heat pump service?

Can I get this info also. Thank you.

jjps

cronos wrote: »

Can I get this info also please.

Info sent

Keithchap

Next stop gentrification as Luas reaches Cabra and Phibsborough

"When the first silver Luas trams begin trundling through Cabra and Phibsborough this week, homeowners and auctioneers will be waiting to see what happens to real estate prices.
“We think we will get a bigger jump [in values] when the tram is actually moving with St Stephen’s Green written on it,” explains DNG auctioneer Vinnie Mullen of a phenomenon that seeks visual proof of infrastructure before value translates to bricks and mortar."

There is more...

mrsdewinter

Yeah, I skipped past that article. Of more interest to me was the piece on the inevitable parking snarl-ups we'll see in Cabra.

Keithchap

mrsdewinter wrote: »

Yeah, I skipped past that article. Of more interest to me was the piece on the inevitable parking snarl-ups we'll see in Cabra.

This one.


I wonder what they will for the roads around our estate, will they be double yellow? Some are only wide enough for one car, two at a push.

I would imagine most of the commuter parking for Broombridge would be done in the industrial estate. And whilst it would be inconvenient having commuters parking in RCP it would at least increase pedestrian traffic along the canal.

fret_wimp2

Standard practice, build services but put parking last, and charge for it.
Luas users need parking, new rail station commuter will need parking, Aldi shoppers and eventually new housing development will all need parking. The area is going to get very busy and congested, and no sign of anything to help relieve it, outside of the standard response of charging people with pay By Text with clamping. Basically a big "F**k you residents, you purchased here, now you cant have guests as we charge for anything and it will all be used by commuters anyway".

All we can do is look out for our immediate area. Make sure to attend the Management Company AGM next week and ensure any concerns are raised.

My preference overall would be to widen the river road, its a main link between the M50 & the city (via rathoath road & finglas road). its unsafe for the volume of traffic it gets .As a bonus, block off the bottom of bridge avenue, make it a no through road! Dont think il ever win that argument though!

cronos

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

My preference overall would be to widen the river road, its a main link between the M50 & the city (via rathoath road & finglas road). its unsafe for the volume of traffic it gets .As a bonus, block off the bottom of bridge avenue, make it a no through road! Dont think il ever win that argument though!

+1 for all of this

The solution would include multiple roads that feed into the rive road from the new housing estates so there is not only one location to get out of the area.

Chumpski

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

Make sure to attend the Management Company AGM next week and ensure any concerns are raised.

We did not go last year, i can't remember getting a letter on it, but surely one arrived through the post box last year.

Just a few questions on the AGM:
- Does feedback actually get listened to and acted on?

We have concerns too about infastructure such as visitor parking, services nearby (schools etc), broadband deteriorating since last year, Virgin media availability and so on.

Im not sure its possible to widen the river road. Its dangerous to cycle on for sure. An exit from royal canal directly onto the River road might relieve some traffic.
I think the pole barriers placed around the development and one way traffic have done a good job of making sure there is not too much traffic in the estate.

fret_wimp2

Chumpski wrote: »

We did not go last year, i can't remember getting a letter on it, but surely one arrived through the post box last year.

the security guard delivers them by hand AFAIK. thats how we got ours.

Chumpski wrote: »

Just a few questions on the AGM:
- Does feedback actually get listened to and acted on?

If you pay your fees, you have a say.
Im unsure if the AGM is where new items are raised, but its worth going to see how your eatate is run, and if the AGM isnt the forum for raising requests, then ask what the procedure is.

Chumpski wrote: »

We have concerns too about infastructure such as visitor parking, services nearby (schools etc), broadband deteriorating since last year, Virgin media availability and so on.

Make sure your present and have your voice heard.

Chumpski wrote: »

Im not sure its possible to widen the river road. Its dangerous to cycle on for sure. An exit from royal canal directly onto the River road might relieve some traffic.

I dont know how to raise the request or who can say, certainly not me, but something needs to be done, either widen it or close it/make it no through as it carries too much traffic and its only going to get busier. Either make it fit for purpose or remove it before it becomes a big problem.

Im sure its possible, if the will is there.

Chumpski wrote: »

I think the pole barriers placed around the development and one way traffic have done a good job of making sure there is not too much traffic in the estate.

The estate is simply used as a through road for traffic right now and its pretty busy during peak times such as just before and after work. Corner at bridge avenue and spindrift avenue is a nightmare, and cars often come around there at a fair pace.

This will only get worse with new estates, of which there will be at lest 2, luas, new train stop, aldi and associated shops.

A wide river road would take a lot of this traffic that is passing through the estate to the M50 & navan road.

Keithchap

Part 2 of the Local Area Plan:

There is lots of useful information in there.

Key elements to deliver the strategy
The following transport infrastructure projects are seen as key to the longer
term success of the area and its effective integration into the wider urban
fabric.
The delivery of a second train station on the eastern end of the plan
area ; Notwithstanding the current hiatus in building and development,
the sustainable development of the eastern end of the plan area will
benefit significantly from the opening of a second station. Whilst still
at permission stage the eventual station will include a pedestrian/cycle
bridge over the rail line and canal connecting to residential areas at
Ashington. In order to ensure sustainable and efficient use of land in
the vicinity of the station, no ‘park and ride’ facility shall be provided
but high quality cycle parking will be sought.
 The upgrading/improvement of River Road. River Road currently
takes significant traffic volumes and a high proportion of through traffic
in addition to traffic using the road to access properties in the plan
area. The physical alignment is in need of improvement and significant
works are necessary both to bring the road to modern standard and to
manage traffic generally. Also, given the proposed opening of a series
of public access points to the new section of Tolka Valley Park, it is
important to ensure safe public access across River Road at selected
crossing points.
Achieving this will require steps to slow down current speeds of vehicles,
improvements to visibility, and clearly marked crossing points. The
current arrangement at the road does not provide for pedestrians and
cyclists, and for a large section is rural in character lacking the width of
carriageway to provide for a footpath or cycle lane. The condition and
form of the road, in combination with the current use of the road by
traffic as a through route, and the need to provide for safe pedestrian
and cycle connections, mean that the current arrangements for this
road cannot remain.
The Council will therefore pursue two possible solutions during the lifetime
of the LAP.
Solution 1. Seek funding for a full upgrade of River Road from Ashtown to
Ratoath Road, to provide 2-way traffic with pedestrian and cycle provision.
Solution 2. Where funding cannot be provided, the role of River Road shall
be downgraded to cater for local traffic only. As part of this it is proposed to
divide the road into a two-way section at the western end, and a one-way
section on the remainder, using available carriageway widths to provide for
pedestrians and cyclists on the road and for crossing points to the park.
Also, because of the need to resolve safety concerns at the bend of River
Road adjoining the entrance to Pelletstown Manor, traffic calming measures
are currently being drawn up for implementation.


And from the Appropriate Assessment:

MAO1 To implement an improvement scheme for River
Road by 2017 in accordance with objective SI038 of the
Dublin City Development Plan 2011‐17 that provides for
(i) safe movement of traffic, (ii) pedestrian routes along
and across the road, and (iii) cycle connections. The
eventual design will incorporate a two‐way section
on the western (Ashtown) side, and a one‐way eastbound section on the remainder, connecting with
Ratoath Road. This design shall be the subject of
detailed study. Interim road safety measures will also be
carried out.

MAO2 In association with MAO1, to deliver a series of
visible and safe pedestrian/cycle crossing points across
River Road to interconnect key routes with access gates
to Tolka Valley Park.

MAO3 To facilitate the delivery of a second train station
close to Ratoath Road, incorporating a pedestrian and
cycle bridge over the canal and rail line.

fret_wimp2

Anyone request the air tightness results for their house?

elTenedor

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

Anyone request the air tightness results for their house?

Who would you request this from?