Category Archives: Ask Building Expert

Building Commission, the office of dream destruction, why is this builder still registered?

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Building Expert

  Every now and then I come across something so shocking that it leaves me with profound disgust for the builder and the system that enables it to happen and is unwilling to do something about it. This was young … Continue reading →

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Are you getting hot under the collar? It’s probably your home insulation

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Building Expert

I have used Thermal Imaging camera for checking new home insulation and at pre purchase inspections for about six years. I can tell you that almost all houses have insulation defects. If the heat is like water and the house … Continue reading →

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Building quality, how to become building quality expert instantly and without trying?

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Building Expert

Building quality is a complex synthesis of requirements as you will discover if you have visited Building Quality Inspections page of my website. However for your sake I have simplified it so that you can do Mladichek DIY test in … Continue reading →

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New home inspection, you have paid for a good ticket are you getting a donkey ride?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Building Expert

If your new home brickwork looks like this you are definitely getting a donkey ride. Give me a call!

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