Page 1 of 1 | Items | National Library of New Zealand | National Library of New Zealand

Advanced search

Ask a librarian

Showing 1-1 of 1 results for “”

Clear all filters

"Renovating makes you appreciate the old building ways.. like nailing the foreman's lunch into the wall" "What craftmanship" "You just don't get a good wiped lead joint anymore. Or morticed studs. Or properly forged nails. Or decent slatework. Sarking just doesn't get a look in... and try asking someone to square a wreathed handrail these days. Any they don't brick in building inspectors like they used to.." Progressive Building, 30 November 2003

"Renovating makes you appreciate the old building ways.. like nailing the foreman's lunch into the wall" "What craftmanship" "You just don't get a good wiped lead joint anymore. Or morticed studs. Or properly forged nails. Or decent slatework. Sarking just doesn't get a look in... and try asking someone to square a wreathed handrail these days. Any they don't brick in building inspectors like they used to.." Progressive Building, 30 November 2003