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Sponsored by Worcester Bosch Heat Pumps 🔗 https://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/heat-pumps What are the basic workings of a heat pump? A heat pump is a relatively new technology in the UK although they are widely used in Scandinavia and many parts of Europe where there is an abundance of renewably sourced electricity. A heat pump takes energy from outside and transfers it into …

The next time you are considering buying a new power tool you are very likely to go for a cordless tool. That is not me reading your mind, it is what all those sales and marketing people have been drip-feeding us in our sleep. It may well be true that a cordless is the best choice but as I am …

Dan Cox completes work on the Kentish oast house project. Check out Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 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 __________________________ More info on oast houses: The Hop Farm Country Park at Beltring. 🔗 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hop_Farm The …

Dan Cox continues his work on the Kentish oast house project. Check out Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk __________________________ More info on oast houses: The Hop Farm Country Park at Beltring. 🔗 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hop_Farm The story behind those weird oast house buildings all over Kent and Sussex 🔗 https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/full-story-behind-those-weird-3887160 A history and description of English Oast houses 🔗 http://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Oast-Houses Enjoy a nice …

Skill Builder meets Grand Designs as Roger Bisby joins Dan Cox on his exciting Kentish oast house project. What is an oast house? An oast, oast house or hop kiln is a building designed for kilning (drying) hops as part of the brewing process. They can be found in most hop-growing (and former hop-growing) areas and are often good examples …

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Roger visits Meadvale Builders – how to install a traditional real brick path. Extension with Meadvale Builders coming soon, hit subscribe – don’t miss it. Check out Meadvale Builders: https://www.mybuilder.com/profile/view/meadvale_builders Tel: 01737 227009

Designed to perfection, these bi-folding doors are a joy to install and use. 🔗 https://www.korniche.co.uk/bi-fold-doors 🔗 https://www.madefortrade.co WHY KORNICHE? Precision. Simplicity. Beauty. The engineering pedigree behind Korniche’s roof lanterns and bi-folding doors makes it easy for you to elevate the design of your construction or renovation project. Driven by perfection. Because they understand that there is no such thing as …

Roger examines the career of Pythagoras to see if it’s time to cancel him.

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Martyn Bridges from Worcester Bosch Group returns to talk about the future of gas boilers with Roger. Worcester Bosch Boilers 🔗 https://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/products/boilers Worcester Bosch Heat Pumps 🔗 https://www.worcester-bosch.co.uk/heat-pumps A heat pump is a relatively new technology in the UK although they are widely used in Scandinavia and many parts of Europe where there is an abundance of renewably sourced electricity. …

Roger compares OSB 3 board and plywood and gives his opinion on the best option. OSB board vs Plywood (from Champion Timber) OSB board and plywood are both hugely popular sheeting materials used in modern-day property builds. Whether they’re being used in wall sheathing, flooring or roofs, they both have their own particular suitability and also their own downfalls. So …

Roger follows a kitchen refurbishment project with a new group of tradesmen. Meadvale Builders 🔗 https://www.mybuilder.com/profile/view/meadvale_builders Reigate Plasterers 🔗 https://reigateplasterers.co.uk Surrey Kitchen Installations 🔗 http://www.surreykitcheninstallation.co.uk Stonefish Mosaics Floor Tiling Specialist 🔗 http://stonefishmosaics.co.uk Good Wood Floors 🔗 https://www.goodwoodfloors.co.uk

Roger demonstrates the Keyfix Non-combustible Cavity Tray System. https://keyfix.com ABOUT KEYFIX Keyfix is setting new standards in the delivery of Non-combustible Cavity Tray Systems for projects requiring Document B compliance in buildings utilising steel frame systems in the external cavity. The innovative non-combustible A1 fire rated Cavity Tray system is a practical solution to provide DPC protection over lintels, masonry …

Check out our 2-minute tip playlist: ▶ https://bit.ly/3Ur5keZ Roger shows us how he likes to cut PIR boards or PUR boards with perfectly straight edges without using expensive power tools. If you’re happy to spend the money, check out the Festool ISC 240. 🛒 Festool ISC 240 Basic: https://amzn.to/3kPzh7a 🛒 Festool ISC 240 + Batteries: https://amzn.to/36cQPWK 🛒 Festool ISC 240 …

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