I was recently studying some details of construction in the UK, and I was struck by several things when learning about their interesting and ancient architecture. First, the usual difference in the use of long lasting materials. The use of stone as roofing, and clay...
Beijing: My visit to China took me into The Forbidden City. Completed in 1420, it was the seat of Chinese dynastic power for 500 years. The buildings are beautiful and were constructed with the very best craftsmanship. My focus turned to the clay tile roofing. ...
About 10 years ago, I took a trip to England to see my former boss, Ian Stalker. One of my goals was to see the construction methods, materials, and architecture used in Yorkshire. Ian took me to see cathedrals and houses, from Ripon to York, and north to Hadrian’s...
Recent experience with new homes… Recently, we were retained to do finish work for some new home builders in our area. One was a kitchen project, and the other was a window and door installation. The typical new construction approach in the US, which is the cheapest...
Have you ever wondered why it seems that old houses last as long as they do, when new houses 10 or 15 years old seem to be falling apart? Or to think about it more specifically, why your new windows are rotting after 5 or 10 years? Why when the wind blows do you end...
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