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Skill Builder launches Ask Skill Builder
Skill Builder, the video and web resource for building professionals and enthusiasts, has launched a brand new video series giving viewers the opportunity to get their building and DIY questions answered. The series, which is being aired on the Skill Builder YouTube channel, is hosted by Roger Bisby and Georgina Bisby. Roger Bisby is known for his expertise in the …
Read More »This Was Asking For Trouble and They Got It
Newsletter ▶ https://skill-builder.uk/signup ◀ Roger is looking at damp 24/7 now, maybe we should rename the channel Damp Builder? Here’s the message: I have been having some damp issues in the WC downstairs. There are no obvious leaks, and the dampness seems to reach the first-floor stair landing. Would you be able to suggest what the issue maybe? Many thanks …
Read More »How to Replace a Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer
Roger shows you how to replace the basket strainer in your kitchen sink waste.
Read More »Asbestos Unmasked: The Silent Killer Lurking in Our Homes and Workplaces
Asbestos, a naturally occurring fibrous mineral, was once hailed as a "miracle material" due to its resistance to heat, electricity, and corrosion, as well as its tensile strength.
Read More »An Important Message From Skill Builder
Help support The Lucy Rayner foundation, brick by brick. The project hopes to provide vital mental health support for young people in the form of a well-being centre.
Read More »5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Face Screen
Centurion, the trusted PPE manufacturer is encouraging anyone buying a face screen, cough guard or face guard, to ask five questions first.
Read More »Win an Aviva half mask from Scott Safety
Skill Builder has teamed up with Scott Safety to give away five of the company’s brand new Aviva half masks as tested by Skill Builder in this video. The new AVIVA 40 single filter half mask includes innovative design elements such as a hybrid reflex face seal, an easy-to-use leak check mechanism and goggle ‘pinch’. AVIVA 40 is suitable for a variety of applications including paint …
Read More »Trade Tested: Scott Safety AVIVA Half Mask
In Skill Builder’s Trade Tested* videos we put manufacturers’ claims about their products to the test. In this video we try out the brand new Aviva Half Mask from PPE manufacturer Scott Safety. The half mask, which is silicone-free but designed with silicone-like comfort, incorporates a reflex seal which allows the wearer added movement and flexibility, and a positive fit …
Read More »Scott Safety Launches AVIVA Half Mask
Wearer comfort is a key feature of the latest half mask from Scott Safety, the designer and manufacturer of respirators and personal protective equipment. The AVIVA half mask, which is silicone-free but designed with silicone-like comfort, offers a reflex seal which allows the wearer added movement and flexibility, and a positive fit check button is built into the device which is …
Read More »Eurocell offers BIM in a basket
Eurocell, the UK manufacturer, distributor and recycler of window, door, conservatory and roofline products – has reimagined the way designers and specifiers access its BIM models. The result is the BIM Centre, where finding and downloading the right BIM models is quick and fast, and updates are delivered automatically. Users can sign up free to the BIM Centre in minutes …
Read More »Skill Builder meets Checkatrade
Skill Builder meets Kevin Byrne founder of Checkatrade to find out what makes his organisation tick. The number of initiatives introduced to curtail the activities of rogue building trades over the years has been plentiful. It seems like the beast that will not die. Selsey based Checkatrade stands among the few that, have not only stayed the course, but, appear …
Read More »5 Problems Solved This Week – ASB #4
Roger's house cheat sheet comes into play with Ask Skill Builder Episode 4. We take a look through your emails, Facebook messages and YouTube comments and Roger does his best to steer you in the right direction.
Read More »What Did Harriet Discover Behind the Wall? – ASB #2
Ask Skill Builder returns with Episode 2 covering the familiar story of a leaking shower and the wrong approach to bathroom design.
Read More »Wetroom Trouble & Yellowing Paint – ASB #1
Solving a viewer's annoying wet room leak and a yellowing paint issue is first on the agenda in episode one of Ask Skill Builder.
Read More »Brick Wall Cracks: Investigating Common Causes
Brick walls are admired for their aesthetic appeal and durability. However, even the strongest brick walls are not immune to cracking. Understanding why brick walls crack prevents damage and ensures effective repairs.
Read More »Why Do These Walls Have Damp Circles?
Roger is back to stare at more damp walls. This time, he suspects it's a dot and dab issue.
Read More »Cold Floors & Walls in an Old House ~ What Can Nick Do?
Roger is back to look at Skill Builder viewer Nick's insulation problem.
Read More »How Helen Fixed Her Damp With a Shovel
It's damp season! Roger is back to look at Skill Builder viewer Helen's damp problem.
Read More »Noisy Radiator Mystery: Does Jim from Plumberparts Have a Solution?
This is a tough one, so Roger calls in the cavalry in the form of James Lawrence of Plumberparts.
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