Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction

Roger looks at the increased prices of fuel in 2022 and what we can do about the cost of living crisis that will hit us this coming Autumn.

BrickFix Masonry Crack Stitching Kit 🛒 https://amzn.to/3Qx0RX0 Roger looks at the very common problem with houses being built on clay and the cracking that should be left untreated in most cases. London is a hotspot for clay-related subsidence. Many properties in Greater London are built on London Clay, which is a highly shrinkable soil type and susceptible to changes in …

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▶ https://www.bobeka.com The Bobeka camper van conversion kit is a unique concept to convert a functional commercial vehicle or MPV, into a purposeful micro or van camper. Designed as an affordable, quick and easy, in and out operation. Using materials which are both hard wearing and sustainable, helping you to be on the road and off to your adventures in …

Roger has a chat with Ross and Vicky about the problems they have with recently installed roof windows. Check out the Forticrete Low Pitch Roof Window System. ▶ https://youtu.be/-dS9TJnpvnc

Panasonic EY76A1LJ2G 18V 2×5.0Ah Smart BL Impact Driver Kit. 🛒 https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/panasonic-ey76a1x-dual-voltage-14-4v-18v-impact-driver-body-only The Panasonic EY76A1X 18V Smart BL Impact Driver Bare Unit is a next-generation impact driver available now. A compact, lightweight body combining durability and speed to make one of the most efficient impact drivers on the market. The Smart BL technology along with a new airflow design combine to …

https://www.thebcc.ac.uk Building Crafts College Kennard Road Stratford London E15 1AH Tel: 020 8522 1705 Email: info@thebcc.ac.uk HERITAGE & CONSERVATION WOOD OCCUPATIONS CONSTRUCTION STONEMASONRY MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKING SHORT COURSES ONLINE SHORT COURSES SUMMER SCHOOL The Building Crafts College has a long tradition of delivering high-quality education training in building crafts and building conservation. The student population of the College is diverse, …

Roger and Mike discuss the quality of the training offered by one of the major players in the air source heat pump space. Check out the @Heat Geek ‘Master the Heating & Renewables Industry’ training course. ▶ https://courses.heatgeek.com

ROCKWOOL has launched NyRock technology, an evolution in stone wool composition that delivers the lowest lambda stone wool insulation.

Roger, James and Ian show us how to build some simple stairs that run from an elevated decking area down to the garden.