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The Problems With Value Added Tax | VAT RANT

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Roger points out the problems with UK Value Added Tax in his latest rant. Further reading. ▶ The UK’s VAT Rate Explained: https://www.kashflow.com/uk-vat ▶ VAT rates for goods and services: https://www.gov.uk/vat-rates ▶ What are the Most Serious VAT Problems?: https://bit.ly/3lv99S2 ▶ Free UK VAT calculator: http://www.vatcalculator.co.uk

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How To Build a Pitched Roof Dormer in a Day – Extension #34

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James and Ian attempt to build a pitched roof dormer in one day. ForgeFast Elite Timber Fixing Screw 🛒 https://bit.ly/2YyBjT9 SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Dan’s Ultimate Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 DeWalt DCF809N Impact Driver: https://amzn.to/3FusiM4 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series …

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How to Fit Staircase Spindles & Handrail Like a Pro

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Check out Dan’s Apps and Ultimate Roofing Square 🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk Dan Cox shows us how to fit your staircase spindles and handrails like a pro. ____________________________________ SEE DAN’S OTHER SKILL BUILDER VIDEOS 🎬 Roof Construction Trade Masterclass: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI 🎬 Roof Framing Masterclass British Style: https://youtu.be/OSDUZPV8GB0 🎬 Dan’s 2-minute Tip: https://youtu.be/rRdUfL3cwbQ 🎬 6 Roofing Squares Compared: https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ

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Door Lock & Handle Fitting – Extension #33

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James has another tale of woe! We also see Ian fit the door locks and handles. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B 🛒 Stanley Bailey Chisel: https://amzn.to/3ER84Md _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8 🎬 Ultimate …

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Second Soakaway – Extension 32

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James is working on a second soakaway for the extension project and he’s really enjoying being in the hole. Soakaway crates spoil the fun so he’s opted out but the soakaway regulations are still met.

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The Ugly Truth About Airtight Buildings

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Roger points out the problems with building airtightness (also called envelope airtightness) in his latest rant. Further reading. ▶ Building airtightness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_airtightness ▶ What is Airtight Construction?: https://elrondburrell.com/blog/passivhaus-airtight-construction

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JCB. A Great British Success Story

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Roger takes a break from ranting and raving to celebrate one of Britain’s biggest building industry success stories. A word from Lord Bamford – Chairman The story of JCB is one of innovation, ambition and sheer hard work. From small beginnings building agricultural tipping trailers in 1945, to the global force in manufacturing the company has become today, JCB has …

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Breaking Through – The Extension 31

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Roger makes his weekly trip to see what James is up to. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B 🛒 Snapback Chalk Line: https://amzn.to/3sGndZj _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8 🎬 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI 🎬 …

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Don’t Have A Driveway Installed Until You’ve Watched This Advertisement

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Find your local Tobermore stockist or contractor. ▶ Find a stockist: https://bit.ly/3mPOLME ▶ Find a paving contractor: https://bit.ly/3mUsIV4 TOBERMORE PRIMETOP Combatting efflorescence PrimeTop is the high-performance feature that differentiates Tobermore from standard concrete paving. Tobermore’s PrimeTop is manufactured with a premium, hard-wearing surface layer which adds significant performance benefits. Hard-wearing Surface The PrimeTop surface layer has a dense composition of …

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9 Things That Really Annoy Your Builder

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Roger’s on the warpath with 9 things to drive him and other builders mad. This episode is not sponsored by Yorkshire Tea. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Tea 01:14 The come on 02:08 Late start 02:28 Dust and noise 02:59 Vans 03:13 Mates rates 04:09 Mission creep 04:56 Price match 05:30 Money 06:35 Goodbye

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Can a Plumber Pitch a Double Hipped Roof?

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🛒 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk ◾ Roofing Charts: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk/charts Roger has a go at pitching a double hipped roof with the help of Dan Cox in this job swapping episode. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Makita GN900SE Gas Nailer: https://amzn.to/3DggA6y 🛒 Dead On Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B 🛒 Swanson 7-inch Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3jigG5M _______________________ RELATED …

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This Might Be Why You’re Poor

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Roger’s back in front of the whiteboard with some advice on escaping the trap of endless work and limited income.

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Why Is Everything Going Wrong? Extension #30

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🛒 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk Roger checks in on James and Ian to see how the extension is going. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B 🛒 Snapback Chalk Line: https://amzn.to/3sGndZj _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: …

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Warm Roof vs Cold Roof. What’s The Difference?

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What’s the difference between a cold roof and a warm roof? Roger explains the benefits of both of these flat roof insulation systems and the potential problems that you might encounter when installing your flat roof.

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Liquid Floor Screed ~ Going With The Flow

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James prepares for the arrival of Julian Badley and his team from SSR Flow Screed. https://www.ssrflowscreed.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/ssrflowscreed https://www.facebook.com/ssrcrawley _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8 🎬 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI 🎬 6 Roofing Squares Compared: https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ 🎬 How to Make a Tusk Tenon Joint Like a Pro: …

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The Lethal Cocktail Inside Lithium-ion Batteries

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Roger looks at the dangers of lithium-ion batteries and what can be done to avoid the associated dangers. What is a Lithium-ion battery? Lithium-ion batteries or li-ion batteries (sometimes called LIBs) are the lightweight, rechargeable batteries that power our phones, laptops and cameras. They’re found in many electrical devices from mobility scooters to e-cigarettes, and are used safely by millions …

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Hip Rafter & Scarf Joint ~ Extension #28

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James and Ian have made much quicker progress than Roger thought but he arrives in time for the hip rafter and scarf joint. _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8 🎬 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI 🎬 6 Roofing Squares Compared: https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ 🎬 How to Make a Tusk …

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