Special thanks to Surrey Bespoke Construction https://www.surreybespoke.co.uk Tel: 01737 448101 ___________________________ Extension Build 2024 | The Times They Are A-Changin’ In 2024, the United Kingdom saw significant changes in its building regulations, marking a pivotal shift towards more sustainable, energy-efficient construction practices. These changes come as part of the government’s broader initiative to tackle climate change and reduce the country’s …
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Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream π https://skill-builder.uk/stormdry Coastline Composite Cladding & Panels https://www.eurocell.co.uk/external-cladding/coastline-composite-cladding Everbuild Black Jack 908 D.P.M (Damp Proof Membrane) π https://amzn.to/3vfqne9 https://youtu.be/ob4gqgtQcg4?si=k_E7AK1Vhp7i3X6D ________________________________________ Roger revisits Meadvale Builders to watch them build a simple single-storey extension. Check out Meadvale Builders: https://www.mybuilder.com/profile/view/meadvale_builders Tel: 01737 227009
Read More »Look How Well This Turned Out! 2023 Extension Build Ep.6
Building an Extension on a Budget in the UK: Sam gets to the finish line with his project
Read More »Interior Work Begins: 2023 Extension Build Ep.5
Building an Extension on a Budget in the UK: Sam runs us through all of the work he has carried out since we last saw him.
Read More »Getting it Watertight: 2023 Extension Build Ep.4
Building an Extension on a Budget in the UK: The extension roof is complete, and Sam turns his attention to the front of the house.
Read More »Pitching The Roof: 2023 Extension Build Ep.3
Building an Extension on a Budget in the UK: The roof pitching stage.
Read More »Brickwork: 2023 Extension Build Ep.2
Building an Extension on a Budget in the UK: The Brickwork Stage.
Read More »Breaking Ground: 2023 Extension Build Ep.1
Building an Extension on a Budget in the UK: The Initial Stages, from Groundworks to Concrete Foundations
Read More »35A Extension #9 ~ Underfloor Heating & Tiles
Roger and Steve prepare the floor and install the underfloor heating system while Matthew lays the pillow edged travertine tiles on the 35A Extension.
Read More »Where’s James? Surprising News – Extension #39
James has some big news that has surprised everybody in the Skill Builder team.
Read More »The End Is Nigh (hopefully not for James) – Extension #38
James isn’t feeling great this week, so it’s a good job he’s got plenty of help. _______________________ 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: https://youtu.be/osoItQj_blw _________________________________________________________________ …
Read More »How To Fit A Shower Tray So It’s Watertight – Extension #37
Roger and James fit a Mira Flight shower tray, confident that it’ll be leak-free for many years. ▶ https://www.mirashowers.co.uk/shower-trays Classi Seal Flexible Waterproof Upstand 🛒 https://amzn.to/3kwa6ss Everbuild Aquaseal Waterproof Tanking Membrane 🛒 https://amzn.to/30m5372 OB1 Multi-Surface Sealant & Adhesive 🛒 https://amzn.to/3c5snIv _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8 …
Read More »Easy Loft Ladder Installation ~ Extension #36
🛒 https://www.keyliteroofwindows.com/shop/loft-ladder 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr The Keylite Loft Ladder. Simple, fast installation. With pre-installed Flick-Fit brackets, allowing installation from below the loft, and with a unique detachable ladder that enables one-person installation, the Keylite Loft Ladder is designed to make your life easier. _________________________________________________________________ Our thanks go to James and Ian of The Supreme Finishing Company. …
Read More »Building an Extension On Your Property in 2022: 4 Things to Remember Before Your Start
Owning a property is something that many of us spend our lives dreaming about. Being able to find the right house on the market right through to receiving the keys in your hand, is a truly exciting process and one that canβt be matched. For the most part, people buy a property that fits their needs entirely. At the same …
Read More »What’s a Flitch Beam and What are The Benefits? ~ Extension #35
James explains what a flitch beam is and what the benefits are. Plus we have a new face. ForgeFast Elite Timber Fixing Screw 🛒 https://bit.ly/2YyBjT9 SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 M12 FID Compact 1/4β³ Hex Impact Driver: https://amzn.to/2ZgKad3 🛒 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS …
Read More »How To Build a Pitched Roof Dormer in a Day – Extension #34
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 …
Read More »Door Lock & Handle Fitting – Extension #33
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 …
Read More »Second Soakaway – Extension 32
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.
Read More »Breaking Through – The Extension 31
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 🎬 …
Read More »Why Is Everything Going Wrong? Extension #30
🛒 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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