Buildspeak #1 - The Basics: Getting a General Understanding of What Goes into Building a Home

Buildspeak #1 looks at the basics of house construction from the foundations up to the roof and includes some examples of issues that can affect older buildings. Written in a casual informative and occasionally humorous style this is the introduction to the Buildspeak series which aims to provide practical insight for serious renovators and home builders.Buildspeak is not a how to guide but more of a guided tour of home building and the wonderful world of building defects shared by a professional who has spent over 30 years in the industry. Whether youre buying a first home youre a homeowner keen to renovate or someone who simply wants to improve their knowledge about home building - even a trade apprentice who has aspirations beyond their trade - Buildspeak is for you. Useful and practical it helps navigate the maze of information not otherwise readily available in an organised form.When you are bamboozled by a know-it-all or have difficulty understanding what a builder or tradie is trying to tell you having a better understanding of basic building elements and practices will allow you to ask more of the right questions to make better decisions.