The Phantom Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 31 minutes ago, Happier diner said: If Colas didn't like the chippings they shouldn't have taken the job. Once you accept a contract you are stuck with it. You can't go back and start saying you didn't like the specification once you have signed a contract. I find it hard to believe that the type of chippings would make that much of a difference. For them to stick, the road either needs to be tarred first or you do it in summer when it will be a little bit sticky. They did it in November.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 55 minutes ago, Holte End said: So DOI appoint a specialist contractor in their field, then when they point out there is a design flaw with the product they have chosen, DOI go "fuck it, do it anyway", Then when it goes tits up they blame the contractor. Is that what your implying. I can't believe this. I'm am not saying the DOI are right. I am not implying anything, merely stating a fact. What I am saying is that in the world of contracts, if you don't like the specification don't take the contract. Once you have taken it you become liable. If they thought it would be a problem, why on earth did they take it? Strictly speaking, we don't know which of the two parties are right do we anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 33 minutes ago, The Phantom said: I find it hard to believe that the type of chippings would make that much of a difference. For them to stick, the road either needs to be tarred first or you do it in summer when it will be a little bit sticky. They did it in November.... I thought the same. Maybe some chippings are more equal than others🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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x-in-man Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Richmond Hill - Stop/Go boards be like ..Kids can listen to what they go on about as traffic passes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Has anyone noticed that the chippings are already disappearing where the tyre tracks are? Almost looking like back to bare tar again... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: Has anyone noticed that the chippings are already disappearing where the tyre tracks are? Almost looking like back to bare tar again... Some interesting ridges forming between the lanes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, The Phantom said: Some interesting ridges forming between the lanes too. Build up of chippings pushed to the sides that have now bound together with the tar left on the chippings? Be interesting with the forecast hot weather this week... I surface dressing not reliant on cars driving on the surface, so why have some lanes been coned off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 On 7/1/2022 at 9:33 AM, Happier diner said: I'm am not saying the DOI are right. I am not implying anything, merely stating a fact. What I am saying is that in the world of contracts, if you don't like the specification don't take the contract. Once you have taken it you become liable. If they thought it would be a problem, why on earth did they take it? Strictly speaking, we don't know which of the two parties are right do we anyway? Just like happened on the Prom where the contractor questioned DOI about laying concrete right up to metal rails... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: why have some lanes been coned off Line painting? Edited August 8, 2022 by kevster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, kevster said: Line painting? The overtaking Lane has been coned off for days. No cars have been on it as far as I know (could be wrong). In any case, bare patches on the 'racing line' so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: The overtaking Lane has been coned off for days. No cars have been on it as far as I know (could be wrong). In any case, bare patches on the 'racing line' so to speak. So yet another clusterfuck. Maybe a conventional resurface instead of chipping is the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGarrison Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, forestboy said: So yet another clusterfuck. Has anyone ever expected any different from those clowns? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, MrGarrison said: Has anyone ever expected any different from those clowns? It's being done at the cost of the contractor so probably the cheapest, shittest, quickest job. Did they not cite it being done when it was warm as causing the issue previously? Or was it too cold, can't remember. Either way it was something to do with extremes, and surely laying tar and chippings when it's going to be 20+ all this week and maybe beyond isn't a clever idea? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 48 minutes ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: It's being done at the cost of the contractor so probably the cheapest, shittest, quickest job. Did they not cite it being done when it was warm as causing the issue previously? Or was it too cold, can't remember. Either way it was something to do with extremes, and surely laying tar and chippings when it's going to be 20+ all this week and maybe beyond isn't a clever idea? It was too cold last time. They did it in November if I recall and I don't think they bothered tarring it, hence big patches didn't stick. It might be ok with the warm weather as long as they throw some more chippings on the sticky bare bits. They don't seem to have opened and run any vehicles up the centre lane yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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