Buildspeak #2 - More Basics: Learning about the Bits That Turn It into a House

Following on from the first book in the series Buildspeak #2 expands on the most common and traditional form of house building in Australia to familiarise the reader with the elements or components that go into it. Written in a casual informative and occasionally humorous style the Buildspeak series aims to provide practical insight for serious renovators and home builders. Its 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 as a carpenter and builder. 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.