Neighbor is complaining about soot damage

[SpottedFrog]

Re: Neighbor is complaining about soot damage

Yeah, I've had similar thoughts, something along the lines of quickly pulling out a camera and snapping a photo whenever she stands on the property line cursing at me.

I dunno, maybe. We want to try a fence, it's just kinda expensive. We want a fence anyway. She's so miserable, we just don't want to see her at all at this point. Most of the neighborhood is fenced, it's odd that this one property line never was, so it wouldn't be completely unusual to do.

How did you go? is she still insane did you build the fence, video her, call the police or the fire department? I think I would take video of her partner smoking was well that way she can't claim the nuisance factor. Also might be worth diarizing all this.
Hope things worked out and you have been able to move on to the multiple days cooking I have been reading about on other threads.

[Aussie Pete]

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i agree...there is just some people on this earth that should be in an institution

[fornax hominus]

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I've read this thread and .. you've got a nutbar for a neighbour!!!...plain and simple . We have watched in horror as friends in our rural part of Canada have struggled with crazyneighbours who ..fire guns off their porch .. but only when you are walking by .. put roofing nails in your laneway .. pour substances down your well ... and worse.. I propose you get those noise reducing headphones , put up a fence and carry on .. sorry to say this, but nothing you can say or do will ever '' fix it'' with someone who just plain crazy.
my sympathy
tim

[Aussie Pete]

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thanks mick

[wotavidone]

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Hi Pete,
Try these - SA EPA documents aimed at wood heaters, but they've got some useful tips. In particular, they don't like rain caps. They recommend a different bit of gear for keeping the water out. The recommendations on heights/siting the flue etc would go along way toward defending any complaints you might get. Invite the neighbour over for a bite of pizza while browsing these documents and she'll be apples mate.

http://www.epa.sa.gov.au/xstd_files/Air/Information%20sheet/info_wood.pdf

http://www.epa.sa.gov.au/xstd_files/Air/Public%20consultation/cop_woodheaters.pdf

Regards,
Mick

[Aussie Pete]

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thanks Mick, i have 2 pieces of single thickness flue about 4ft long, i should really go the double insulated flue, but i was given these, so i'll use them. I cant seem to find any legal or regulations stuff on the net regarding smoke/ovens/fires/flues for the gold coast area (anyone know).
Is there a maximum flue height you should really not go to, or is it a matter of the higher the better. My thinking is the higher the better, it would mean the top would be in the air stream and help draw (so to speak)....any thoughts??

[wotavidone]

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Aussie Pete, Its been a while since I read this thread, so I can't say I know whether anyone's mentioned it or not, but here in South Oz at least, much of the problem with smoke and neighbours is covered by a minimum height requirement on your flue.
Here in OZ blokes practically live in their sheds, and a pot belly is just about mandatory for the winter.
So there is a minimum height the flue must go above the ridge line of your shed, can't remember what it is. I suggest a nice tall flue would be the simplest and most efficient way of getting your smoke up and away from your neighbours.
Regards,
Mick

[robertjusher]

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Just give a pizza now and then, keep them on side!

[Aussie Pete]

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yes...i'm interested to know the latest also.

I have a pretty close neighbour behind me, and i just hope i dont have this kind of trouble either. i was thinking about placing a flat fan that i could lay on the base of the back of the oven and blow upwards drawing smoke up up & away, might help with lingering smoke drifting into neighbours yard. May also be beneficial for the flue to help draw out. Thoughts anyone??
Nothing worse than wingeing neighbours that can ruin your idea of fun in the backyard with a beer & an oven. I'll try anything to prevent this from happening

[Lburou]

Keith's thread

Not trying to be catty here...

But Keith has a serious problem. I wonder what the latest is on his situation? I don't see him post in this thread very often.

[Archena]

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It goes without saying that when I impugn "cat hoarders", present company is excluded.

Bill

Aww, well, that's different, then...










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[brickie in oz]

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There is a feline between cat lovers and haters.....

[WJW]

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It goes without saying that when I impugn "cat hoarders", present company is excluded.

Bill

[Archena]

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...

and is a suspected cat hoarder. (I'm sort of joking about the cat thing.)

...

That's 'feline collective caretaker' to you!



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*Any resemblance to seriousness is purely coincidental - unless you really do hate cats.

[Aussie Pete]

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great advice Bill.