I love rebates and setdowns in the edges of our work because it:   is the ultimate protection against any mistake stops water getting onto the…

Concrete is a wonder product but does not achieve lifelong health without our skill. Most of this is in the ingredients, cover and finishes. But if…

When I studied, I used to dream of having a visual dictionary of everything in a building. A bit like Penguin does with words. Sure there…

AJ & I have resisted creating Tools™ that insult you. Like lecturing you about studs @ 450mm centres.   Once upon a time, timber frames were…

     Decks require skill to build:   proper (uncollapsible) end support – bearing is now required using joist hangers to compliment connections waterproof / flash…

This should be a favourite detail for everyone – it is just so boringly sensible. And easy to do so water never gets under your Laundry,…

To notch or not to notch  Timber is an age-old way to build. Especially for alts & adds – so easy to move around difficult sites…

Engineers apply clever science and can use concrete efficiently on poor quality soils. These slabs are very stiff and use low cost polystyrene blocks to create…

Slabs on ground should last forever and be durable and flat. Your skill will help the next trades do their work successfully. Good slabs start with:…