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Hilti TE 2000 Breaker ~ Cordless Without Compromise

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Hilti Nuron Cordless Platform: https://bit.ly/3mS5iSu

TE 2000-22 breaker:
🛠 https://hilti.to/TE2000-22

DSH 600-22 cut off saw:
🛠 https://hilti.to/DSH600-22

VC 10-22 vac:
🛠 https://hilti.to/VC10

SR 4-22 handheld recip:
🛠 https://hilti.to/SR4-22

DWP 15-22 water tank:
🛠 https://hilti.to/DWP15-22

AG 6D-22 angle grinder:
🛠 https://hilti.to/AG6D-22

TE 4-22:
🛠 https://hilti.to/TE4-22

TE DRS:
🛠 https://hilti.to/TE_DRS

Batteries:
🛠 https://hilti.to/nuron_batteries

Charger:
🛠 https://hilti.to/charger

Hilti Cordless Breaker TE 2000-22 Features

Cordless jackhammers without compromise – deliver the same demolition performance as the corded TE 2000 and larger jackhammers, but without all the extra bulk.

Start the job faster – independence from the often unreliable main power supply and easy portability help eliminate common delays at the start of the workday.

Unbeatable manoeuvrability – 10 kg lighter and much slimmer than comparable battery-powered jackhammers, the TE 2000-22 is ideal for medium-scale and controlled demolition jobs where handling, tool control and mobility are most important for productivity.

Unprecedented work-per-charge – demolish half a ton of concrete per charge on one pair of revolutionary Nuron B 22-255 batteries, or 1.5 tons, by adding the optional large battery case.

Virtually dust-free demolition – up to 95% reduction of fine silica dust when used with a TE DRS-B dust removal system and compatible Hilti vacuum cleaner.

Applications

Breaking up concrete slabs and foundations up to 20 cm thickness.

Floor chasing and cutting channels for pipes.

Removing heavy paving without damaging the slab.

Best suited to one-day demolition jobs where a fast start and efficient progress are essential.

Breaking up concrete slabs and foundations up to 8” thickness approx.

Salt Stains on Brickwork, Not What You Might Think

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Roger looks at a problem with salt-stained brickwork.

#25 ~ Tool Theft Campaign Update with Ian Elliott

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Roger catches up with Ian Elliott of CITS (Combined Industries Theft Solutions) to see the state of play with our anti-tool theft campaign.

🔗 https://www.cits.uk.com

Founded in 1958, Clancy is one of the UK’s largest privately owned construction firms.

🔗 https://www.theclancygroup.co.uk

How to Build a Media Wall ~ DIY Guide

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Vertical Self-centering Pocket Jig
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Bench Dogs Rail Square
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Bessey EZS30-8″EZS” One-Handed Clamp 300/80 mm
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LEXIANG Precision Pocket Ruler
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Dan’s Roofing Square & App:
🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk

Dan Cox demonstrates how to construct a magnificent media wall in this step-by-step guide.

Hilti Nuron Platform ~ More Power Than Corded or 36V

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Hilti Nuron Cordless Platform: https://bit.ly/3mS5iSu

TE 2000-22 breaker:
🛠 https://hilti.to/TE2000-22

DSH 600-22 cut off saw:
🛠 https://hilti.to/DSH600-22

VC 10-22 vac:
🛠 https://hilti.to/VC10

SR 4-22 handheld recip:
🛠 https://hilti.to/SR4-22

DWP 15-22 water tank:
🛠 https://hilti.to/DWP15-22

AG 6D-22 angle grinder:
🛠 https://hilti.to/AG6D-22

TE 4-22:
🛠 https://hilti.to/TE4-22

TE DRS:
🛠 https://hilti.to/TE_DRS

Batteries:
🛠 https://hilti.to/nuron_batteries

Charger:
🛠 https://hilti.to/charger

Are you ready for the future of cordless working with the latest addition to our 12V, 22V and 36V cordless tool portfolios?

With Nuron, you can perform your corded and gas-powered applications on a single cordless platform.

From breaking and cutting to drilling and fastening, Hilti cordless tools are designed for maximum performance, enhanced safety and improved user comfort.

Fixing a Leaking Gutter – Proper Job, No Mastic!

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Don’t let leaking gutter joints ruin your home!

POLYPIPE RR102 Black Union Bracket for 112mm Half Round guttering System
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Marshall Tufflex Half Round Gutter 112mm Union Joint RWU1
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Here are some of the problems which come with having leaking gutter joints.

1. Water damage: Leaking gutter joints can lead to water damage in the roof and walls of the building. This can cause rot, mold, and mildew growth, as well as structural damage.

2. Foundation damage: Leaking water can seep into the foundation of the building, causing erosion and cracking of the foundation. This can result in costly repairs.

3. Soil erosion: If the water from the leaking gutter joint is not properly directed away from the foundation, it can cause soil erosion, leading to costly repairs.

4. Insect infestation: Leaking water can attract insects, such as mosquitoes and other pests.

5. Rust: If the gutter is made of metal, the water can cause rusting, which can weaken the structure of the gutter and lead to expensive repairs.

Leaking Balcony ~ Rip it up or repair it?

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Roger looks at a problem with a balcony floor leaking.

Our message from Juhad Ali:

Hi, firstly thank you, I really appreciate your advice from previous videos on Dry rods, tanking etc.

Need some advice on external porcelain tiles, please. Unfortunately, due to poor workmanship, our balcony floor is leaking between the porcelain tiles (see photo).

Rainwater is getting through into the room below. I can share more photos if required.

Looking for a method to completely water-tight and seal the gaps between the porcelain tiles.

The current brush-in grout is not working. Should I be using a better sealant or grout?

Also need some guidance on ‘rocking’ tiles, considering using PU foam to fill gaps. Is that ok?

How to Build a Hipped Roof, Proper Job

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Roger and Dan demonstrate how to calculate and build a hipped roof.

Dan’s Roofing Square & App:
🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk

ForgeFast Timber Fixing Screws:
🛒 https://amzn.to/41TxHaR

Purchase the Delta Pro from the EcoFlow official website:
🛒 https://uk.ecoflow.com/collections/promotional-items?aff=14

A hipped roof is sloped on all four sides, while other roofs may only have two sides that slope.

A hipped roof is more stable against wind and snow, and is aesthetically pleasing.

The sides of a hipped roof are usually at the same angle but can also be varied for a more unique look.

Snickers Workwear Hoodies – Built for Comfort

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Along with the Work Trousers range, these Hoodies and Sweatshirts are probably the most popular products among Snickers Workwear users.

Designed specifically for professional craftsmen and women, they’re built for durability and comfort.

The ‘full zip’ or ‘overhead’ styles are ideal as mid-Layer working clothes. They’ll fit well with a jacket on chilly days and can be worn as an outer layer in the spring and summer months.

You can choose from a selection of fabric options that include Polartec® microfleece and cosy polycotton.

Street-smart and great for on-site work or leisure activities, there are over 40 styles and a host of colours to choose from, including the new khaki green option as well as Class 1 and Class 2 High-Vis.

They’re also available with the unmistakable Snickers logo and are ideal for company profiling.

See more about Snickers on Skill Builder

Why Has This Lintel Cracked?

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Roger looks at a problem with a concrete lintel.

Here’s the message from Ryan:

Hi, so about 6 months ago, I had this arch open extended.

For the last three months, the lintel below the wall has been cracking.

The wall on the left has not cracked at all.

The wall that is cracking is on the side of the house against a main road.

I wondered if this is a problem, if this lintel must be replaced or if it can be repaired with something like a helical bar or studs through the lintel into the wall above it.

Thanks,

Ryan

Garden Fence Repair Made Easy ~ DIY Guide

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Sam & Jen are back, and they have a garden fence to replace in this DIY guide for fixing your old broken garden fence.

No More Creaks! ~ DIY Stair Repair Tutorial

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KREG R3 Jr. Pocket Hole Jig System
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Roughneck Mini Utility Bar 190mm (7in)
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Gorilla Glue 500ml
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Spax T-Star Plus Countersunk Head Stainless Steel
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VonHaus Carpet Fitting Kit
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Are you tired of hearing those loud, annoying creaks whenever you walk up your stairs?
Don’t worry – with this easy DIY tutorial, you’ll learn how to repair creaky stairs and eliminate those annoying noises once and for all.

We’ll guide you through all the necessary steps, from finding the source of the creak to replacing the necessary parts. We’ll also show you the best methods and materials, like wood glue and screws, to ensure your stairs are safe and secure.

Roger Is Stumped by This Tricky Problem. Can You Help?

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Roger cannot figure out why Ryan has moisture under his floorboards.

Here’s the message from Ryan:

Hi I love your channel and find it really insightful hence why I’m here, I have a problem within my 1930’s detached house.

As you can see from under the floor in the front of the property it’s soaking and to be honest I’m worried.

Inside of the cavity in the bay window has no insulation no where in the property does but I can see beads of condensation on the bricks.

Please help. Thank you.

How To Build A Garden Room Roof ~ Comprehensive Guide

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Roger and Dan demonstrate how to calculate and build a pitched roof.

Purchase the Delta Pro from the EcoFlow official website:
🛒 https://uk.ecoflow.com/collections/promotional-items?aff=14

Dan’s Roofing Square & App:
🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk

ForgeFast Timber Fixing Screws:
🛒 https://amzn.to/3KFaz9D

Blueprint for Truly Affordable Homes Could Slash 1.2 Million Council Waiting Lists

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  • New generation of Public Rental Homes (PRH) needed to match the needs and pockets of 1.2 million households on waiting lists.
  • New Public/Private partnership model for half-market rent homes designed for local needs, built by private developers.
  • Site-by-site appraisals rather than top-down planning targets form the bedrock of local PRH programmes.

The Housing Finance Institute (HFI) and Localis published a 30-page blueprint designed to stimulate a new generation of council homes.

‘Public Rental Homes – fresh perspectives’ provides a solution to the challenge that just 6,000 of the 52,000 new homes listed as ‘affordable’ in 2020/21 by local councils were truly affordable by 1.2 million households on waiting lists.

Local authorities would have the opportunity to develop plans to slash council waiting lists and galvanise local housebuilding by partnering with private developers to build homes by adopting this new-generation PRH model, that flips the traditional approach to negotiations on ‘affordable’ provision.

Currently councils negotiate with developers to determine the percentage of affordable homes a scheme can provide, based on the total private unit sales. ‘Affordable’ rents can vary from 50% of local market rents up to 90%.

Subsidised sales are included in the percentages. The PRH model flips the question to ‘what percentage of private homes are needed to produce sufficient PRH homes?

Under the PRH model – which deals in ‘bottom up’ plans, not top-down targets – local authorities would be responsible for identifying sites that might meet PRH criteria and initiate a discussion with developers.

For their part, developers would assume 100% of the risk and a 20% margin on both the PRH homes as well as their own private units.

Report author, Peter Bill, said: “Families on council waiting lists are squeezed to the bottom of pile by financial pressures on councils and developers trying to agree on the percentage of affordable homes. A new perspective is needed to ensure the needs of these families become the top priority on sites where PRH is viable.

“The PRH approach addresses that need and provides fresh impetus to councils looking to house those on their waiting list and to developers looking for better, simpler, ways to build.  Site-by-site viability is the key. Developers take 100% of the risk and therefore deserve a 20% profit margin.”

Co-author, Jackie Sadek, said: “We need to get on and deliver. Stop arguing about the whys and the wherefores. Delivery only happens on the ground, not from Whitehall.

Let’s try to crack this massive crisis, not top down, but bottom up. Every council should be supported in drawing up a 10-year Plan to deliver Public Rental Homes.”

Chair of The Housing and Finance Institute Board, Sir Steve Bullock, said: “Thousands of families and individuals, both young and old, are caught in the trap of being unable to afford to buy or rent privately but finding no alternative that they can possibly afford either.

More people are falling into this trap each month yet the supply of new affordable homes is actually diminishing.

“The impact of the cost-of-living crisis makes finding a response ever more urgent and the HFI has commissioned this research to offer a way forward that can attract support on a cross-party basis.

“Putting the emphasis on building new social homes has the potential to be a win–win with homeless people having a better chance of moving to decent properties that they can afford and make into homes while the economic impact of the construction will have wider benefits.

“Doing this at pace will need a different mindset at all levels of government and the HFI will press for that and work with councils, government and developers in the coming weeks to make this happen.”

See more about affordable homes on Skill Builder

New Fascia Fitted, Water Pouring In. Answers Here

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Roger looks at a leaking roof which has just had a new PVCu fascia fitted.

3 Common Problems With Acoustic Hangers

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Mechanical and electrical equipment can generate a lot of vibration and noise, so having effective isolators in place is essential. Acoustic hangers are a standard solution, but they often don’t perform in the way intended, leaving you scratching your head when noise problems persist. To help you out of this dilemma, Jordi Femenia, sales manager and engineer at vibration control specialist Mason UK, outlines three of the most common problems with acoustic hangers.

Acoustic Hangers

Spring hangers are used to isolate low-frequency noise from sources such as footfalls and mechanical vibration.

However, a non-specialist would fail to spot a poorly designed hanger or might match a good hanger to the wrong application.

With that in mind, here are some common problems to watch out for.

Insufficient misalignment capability

A properly engineered acoustic hanger should allow for approximately 30 degrees of sway in the drop rod.

As you can see in the image here, without that misalignment capability, you risk the rod making contact with the bracket and creating an acoustic bridge.

This is a must for mechanical and electrical services, where it is commonly the case that the drop rod is not in the centre.

Lack of deflection

People sometimes mistakenly think that having a very strong spring will deliver a better performance.

The opposite is the case. It would be a bit like replacing the shock absorbers on a Ford Fiesta with those that are designed for a Land Rover.

Let’s say you select a spring that can handle 100kg, but in your application, the actual load will only be 20kg.

A novice might think that by over-engineering, you guarantee a result when you are in fact making things worse.

If the spring is too strong you get no deflection. If you have no deflection, then you have no isolation.

Incorrect slenderness ratio

In architecture, the slenderness ratio refers to the ratio between the height and width of the building.

In structural engineering, it is used to calculate the propensity of a column to buckle.

When we are talking about acoustic hangers, slenderness refers to the ratio between the height and diameter of the coil.

If this is too high, then the spring is unstable and will potentially deform. It is therefore essential that the springs have the correct geometry.

A properly designed acoustic hanger will have design features that serve a purpose. For example, you might notice that Mason’s hangers look quite chunky.

This is to provide an effective misalignment capability and the correct slenderness ratio. Once you have a good hanger, you also need to match it to the application correctly.

Even a well-designed hanger will fail to isolate correctly if there is a lack of deflection, so a responsible manufacturer or installer should be aware of this factor, too and not simply sell a hanger without paying attention to the load it will bear.

Watching out for these three common problems should improve your chances of achieving the right isolation for mechanical and electrical equipment, but if you are in doubt, contact a specialist.

Mason UK provides anti-vibration solutions for mechanical and electrical equipment. To view the full range of spring hangers, visit mason-uk.co.uk

See more about acoustics on Skill Builder

Roll On Plaster ~ Is It Any Good?

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Plaster Scoop
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Knauf Proroll Light Plaster
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Knauf Airless Readymix Spray Plaster
🎬 https://youtu.be/bMz9ujHngN4

Knauf ProRoll Max is a roller-applied plaster to level the surface of existing walls and ceilings.

Ideal for covering up textured backgrounds, such as Artex.

Use a medium pile roller to roll the plaster onto the wall and smooth it with a medium-length spatula or trowel.

Use with Knauf ProRoll Light for a superior finish.

Why Does Roger Hate Push Fit Waste Pipe?

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Roger looks at some troublesome push-fit pipework in a bathroom.

Here’s our message from Mike:

Love watching your channel. We are just renovating our bathroom.

We’ve been removing as much as we can, but this morning I noticed a leak coming through the kitchen ceiling.

Now, the bathroom sink was used and I think I found the issue. Looks like a fractured waste pipe.

The house is circa 1997/1998 and the plastic pipes feel very degraded.

Should I work on the basis that all plastic waste pipes should be replaced to prevent future issues like this?

Best Regards, Mike

Metal Stud Walling Made Easy ~ Knauf Performer

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Knauf Performer is a versatile partition solution that meets nearly every performance requirement.

The Knauf Performer system is lightweight, strong, easy to install, and can be specified confidently for an enormous range of applications.

The Knauf Performer system is our most versatile and commonly used partition system.

It is constructed using a single row of Knauf metal studs with Knauf plasterboards to both sides to meet fire, acoustic, moisture and impact requirements.

The Performer system is lightweight, simple to construct and should be used with Knauf’s finishing solutions range.

• Versatile, light, fast and easy to install

• System can utilise the entire range of boards

• Optimised solutions to meet sector-specific requirements

• Minimum amount of components required to construct

• Comprehensively tested, developed and site-proven

Find out more about Knauf Performer

See more about Knauf on Skill Builder