What is concealed nailing?
Concealed (blind) nailing means nailing tongue-and-groove boards through the tongue, so the next board hides the nail. How to do it on cladding and floorboards.
What is distribution reinforcement?
Distribution reinforcement is the transverse steel laid at right angles to the main reinforcement in a concrete slab. It spreads loads, holds bars and limits cracks.
What are hidden defects?
Hidden defects are faults in a home you bought that you could not reasonably spot at viewing or survey. How Dutch law deals with them and what to do next.
What is a habitable room?
A habitable room (Dutch: verblijfsruimte) is a room within a habitable area for people to stay in. Dutch Bbl rules on size, height, daylight and ventilation.
What is a habitable area?
A habitable area (Dutch: verblijfsgebied) is the part of a use area where people stay. Dutch Bbl rules for new and existing homes: area, width, height, daylight.
What is a facing brick?
A facing brick (Dutch: verblendsteen) is a hard, smooth, often perforated brick for exposed masonry, glazed or unglazed. Properties, uses and what to look out for.
What is ventilation?
Ventilation is the continuous replacement of indoor air with outdoor air. How it differs from airing, systems A to D, the Dutch Bbl requirements and practical tips.
What is a ventilation grille?
A ventilation grille lets air pass through a wall, window frame, glazing or door. The main types, how capacity per metre is rated, and tips for fitting and upkeep.
Installing a shower: tray, waste, tanking and taps step by step
Installing a shower: picking a tray or wet room, waste and fall, tanking with sealing tape, fitting the valve, ventilation and bathroom zones. Full guide.
Fridge and freezer in a power cut: how long does your food stay safe
How long does food last in a power cut? Rules of thumb for fridge and freezer, what to throw out, the coin trick and your right to compensation.