Roger wanders around the Reigate area taking a look at various buildings and landmarks. We explore wall ties, anthracite windows, Reigate Stone, LBC bricks, tank stops and the home of Cliff Michelmore and Jean Metcalfe. It all ends with Roger’s old local, the Nutley Hall Pub, closing in 2013.
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YFOOD COMPLETE MEAL TASTER PACK – Use code “BUILDER10” for a 10% discount 🛒 https://bit.ly/skillbuilder_yfood Skill Builder meets Grand Designs as Roger Bisby joins Dan Cox on his exciting Kentish oast house project. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 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 …
Read More »Watch This Before You Buy a Woodburner
The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/skillbuilder02221 Roger takes a look at the problems with burning wood, chimneys and flues. Are you considering buying a wood-burning stove? What do the new rules mean for your fireplace? 🔗 https://hoa.org.uk/2021/11/wood-burning-stove Wood Burning Stoves 🔗 https://www.stovesareus.co.uk/stoves/wood-burning-stoves.html
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Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk See Dan at Toolfair – 29th & 30th March 2022 🔗 https://toolfair.info/exhibition/alexandra-palace/ Tactical Edition F-16 Nighthawk Finishing/Framing Hammer 🔗 https://www.kinetic-customs.com
Read More »Heat Pump Bill a Third Higher Than Gas Boiler!
Roger looks at the analysis of Ofgem figures by the Energy and Utilities Alliance. Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) 🔗 https://eua.org.uk Founded in 1905, the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) is a not-for-profit trade association that provides a leading industry voice to help shape the future policy direction within the sector. Roger discusses air source heat pumps on Radio 2 …
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Pongo is the app that allows builders and clients to agree to job terms and make payments for work safely and efficiently.
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Read More »Cracked Brick Wall – Should You Worry? ASB #32
Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Ask Skill Builder Playlist: https://bit.ly/3j7heJT In ASB#32, Tom King asks about a house he’s thinking of buying, but some cracks in the brickwork have got him concerned about the level of damage. Crack stitching could be the answer but Roger doesn’t think it’s a big issue.
Read More »Builders’ Talk Group – Tool Theft Victim Support
Roger discusses the ongoing tool theft crisis with Liz Gribbin from the Builders’ Talk Group. Van Security Talk Group: https://builderstalkgroup.com/van-talk-group/ Facebook Groups Builders’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Btgark Carpenters’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Woodisgooditsinyourblood Plasterers’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/plastererstalkgroup Electricians’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Electricianstalk Plumbers’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Plumbertalk Decorators’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Decoratorstalkgroup About the Builders Talk Group Builders Talk Group is the only trade group run …
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Choose Snickers Workwear and Solid Gear footwear and take an important step in enhancing your company’s sustainability roadmap.
Read More »How to Lay a Block Paved Driveway Like a Pro
Roger joins Sperrin Paving again to install a block paved driveway using a range of products from Tobermore.
Read More »Product Roundup — Ep 1 of New Skill Builder Show
Roger introduces the all-new Skill Builder Product Roundup Show which includes the True Position Tools Cabinet Hardware Jig.
Read More »What Is A Blue Roof?
Roger looks at the Blue Roof sustainable drainage solution - what is a blue roof?
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Clutter, unfortunately, is a very real prospect for many people. It’s surprisingly easy for a home to become cluttered and, once it takes hold, it can be very difficult to get rid of.
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Another shockingly bad shower installation, made worse because it was installed by a well-known installer.
Read More »Why Has Your Wall Cracked? and What Can You Do?
Roger explains why your brick wall may have cracked and looks at what can be done to prevent this from happening.
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Choosing a good location is a key stage in the planning process, when it comes to building a garden office.
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Boundary is a next-generation smart alarm. Design your own system. No surveys. No contracts.
Read More »Charring Wood For Preservation — Yakisugi Method
Roger takes a look at the ancient technique of charring wood to protect it from the elements. Sponsored by Snickers Workwear: https://www.snickersworkwear.co.uk FURTHER READING Wikipedia overview Yakisugi (焼杉) is a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation. Yaki means to heat with fire, and sugi is cypress. It is referred to in the West as burnt timber cladding and also known …
Read More »Leaking Conservatory Roof — ASB #30
Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Ask Skill Builder Playlist: https://bit.ly/3j7heJT In ASB#30 Diane Morris has an old leaking conservatory roof and wonders if this could be repaired in a household insurance claim.
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