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James has been delayed by an unexpected request, see how he overcomes this latest challenge.
Read More »Windposts & Joists ~ How To Build An Extension #4
#18 ~ Damp Cure & Condensation Specialist Mostyn Neylon-Witham
Roger is joined by damp cure expert Mostyn Neylon-Witham from Dovedale Dampcure Services Ltd who are damp specialists in the treatment of condensative dampness, damp walls and penetrating damp.
Read More »Dealing With Damp and Condensation
Roger is joined by damp cure expert Mostyn Neylon-Witham from Hull-based Dovedale Dampcure Services.
Read More »Stop Your Hands & Feet Getting Cold
Roger is still in his snowy garden in Surrey, staying warm with the amazing tips that he picked up during his time spent with the fishermen of Norway.
Read More »Simple Trick for Warm Feet ~ 2-Minute Tip
Roger's back with a timely 2-minute tip that'll keep your feet nice and warm for the price of a snack.
Read More »Laying the Blocks ~ How To Build An Extension #3
James has the guys from B W Brickwork in to speed up the blockwork and get some visual progress.
Read More »Stop Condensation in Your Loft ~ Ventilation & Vapour Control
Roger shows you how to stop condensation in your loft and get the vapour under control to combat this age-old problem.
Read More »Centurion Partners With Helmet Safety Technology Company Mips in UK First
Above-the-neck PPE specialist Centurion Safety Products, has announced a partnership with Swedish helmet safety technology company Mips.
Read More »Removing Tree Roots From Blocked Drains
In ASB#28 Darren Keats has a blocked drain and fibrous tree roots blocking the flow among many other problems at his new house in Leyland.
Read More »Construction Firm Calls on Businesses to Watch on-Demand Videos on New EU Rules
New videos are available for construction and housing businesses to encourage them to follow the new rules on the UK’s free trade agreement with the EU.
Read More »The Van Insurer Reveals Customers’ Top 10 Vans of 2020
2020 was a year like no other, but for many van drivers working on the front line, their vans proved an indispensable means of keeping the wheels of industry turning.
Read More »Surrey Awarded £1.8m to Lead Study on the Effects Tall Buildings Have on the Urban Environment
The University of Surrey has been awarded £1.8m from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to investigate how tall buildings impact the UK.
Read More »Concrete Oversite ~ How To Build An Extension #2
The guys hire a mini crusher to make use of the mountain of rubble, ready for concrete pouring.
Read More »Palio Trade by Karndean Boosts Its Luxury Flooring Portfolio With Palio Rigid
Palio Trade by Karndean is reinforcing its luxury flooring ranges with Palio Rigid in a bid to offer a new collection designed for trades.
Read More »Can You Turn an Old, Listed Building Into a Gym?
To withstand the high energy cardio activities, vibration control specialist Mason UK helped transform a Grade II listed warehouse into a gym.
Read More »Heat Pumps Prohibitively Expensive and Premature
Changing from gas to heat pumps as the preferred home heating for new builds is premature and prohibitively expensive says gas users organisation.
Read More »Will a Construction Products Regulator Make Homes Safe?
The arrival of the new national construction products regulator, set up to ensure homes are built from safe materials sounds like good news, right?
Read More »#17 ~ Hydrogen Boilers, Heat Pumps & The Future of Heating
We're joined by Martyn Bridges from Worcester Bosch to discuss hydrogen boilers and the future of heating our homes with reduced emissions.
Read More »Bouncing Floor Joist Mystery Solved
In ASB#27 Alex Porter has a flexing bouncy floor and a screw popping out of the ceiling below.
Read More »#16 ~ Cowboy Builders
Roger discusses cowboy plumbers and cowboy builders and looks back at his time on the BBC with Watchdog and Rogue Traders.
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