With whom did everything go smoothly?

Have you ever been to the UK, especially in winter? But over 90% of our complaints would make the Brit shake his head

Honestly, not yet in winter.

Mostly no pleasure. The sloppiness runs through and penguins feel comfortable. Still, I like being on the island, especially in the north.

Funny how the British are written about here. My experience is: The task to solve is 2+2. The German will move heaven and earth until the result is exactly 4. He argues, fights, protests, and feels bad until the 4 is reached. The Englishman knows: Sometimes 3.8 is very good and lives contentedly with it. In this sense, is apparently British. I like that.

In this sense, @Nordlys is apparently British. I like that.

I also like pragmatism.
But I have the impression that a lot is being sugarcoated.
Here something’s crooked, there a botched strip, and mold is also normal.
Well.
Frugality is one thing, resignation another.

By the way, our construction went well. The architects were great, on site every day (and that’s really the only thing that matters).
Minor mistakes with the drying of the building (too hesitant in January) and the tilelayer was not expensive, but cheap. I’m still annoyed about that, I see it every day. It mainly concerns the silicone work, which cracks anyway bit by bit and will be redone in 1-2 years. Then it’s done anyway.

I’m glad about the decision to go with KNX. It keeps getting better and better (thanks to me).
If I had had 20-30k€ more, I would have chosen aluminum windows in hindsight. They would certainly last longer and also convey the impression of being of better quality. I would like that in everyday life.
And I would also choose a thick-layered plaster; you can clearly see the thin-layer plaster on the ETICS in raking light.

As you have probably noticed, I am no stranger to seafaring. Hence the penchant for British things. Because you can learn that at sea, the top priority is that something simply works. Simple rugged reliable is the equation, not sophisticated or high end. I like to apply that to all areas of life. Our cars have always been basic, for a lifetime, and rarely broken. Our ship diesel engine has neither electronics nor a control unit. Our washing machine washes with plenty of water, but it finishes quickly. And I have never installed a fingerprint door or anything like that, never bought a car without a key, etc. etc. So far I’ve gotten along quite well with the simple rugged reliable equation.

PS Mold was never the topic.