Building.

I have decided, In my great wisdom, That over the next several months I will give a stage by stage account of building a new house.
This will enlighten a few of you (Economists more than others) of the perils of house building.

Of course I will talk Builders speak, and will translate for you.
Example, a Footing is not a good purchase for your boots as you climb a mountain, Rather a seriously big fucking trench you have spent 2 days digging in the blazing sun, or freezing cold, either way not enjoyable.

Most people get excited at building a new house, as they should. But few have ever thought about the process.

On a simple time line you have. The Builder
                                               The Plumber
                                               The Sparky     (Electrician)
                                               The Stopper
                                               The Roofer
                                               The Painter
                                               and of course the Inspector.

Of these people, We the builders, do the majority of the work. The Inspector the least. Although he has the most power. Typical.

Okay.  Setting out a site.
This involves finding your boundary pegs. To do this you need a site map, a scythe, and a hell of alot of good luck.
Because where the site map says the pegs are. They re not! they are in the general vicinity, which could be several metres  ( and Metres is spelt correctly) in any direction. Which is where the scythe comes in handy for clearing grass to find such peg.
Once found you have to place the building correctly on the site.  Allow for daylight hours, distance from Boundary, and maximum coverage.

Sounds exciting. Actually so boring doing this you wish you had become an Economist instead.
Once completed, you get to start Foundations!

That, however is another blog.

Builder.