Bradfords Building Supplies is launching ‘Building Sustainable Communities’ – an innovative new series of events aimed at inspiring, informing and engaging the South West on achieving long term environmental and social sustainability for the built environment.
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Roger is back on to rising damp and asks the question… … is rising damp a myth?
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Flexible and fibre-reinforced, Dunlop LX-360 Fibre Leveller is an all-around smoothing and levelling compound which can be laid from 3mm up to 60mm.
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Owning a property is something that many of us spend our lives dreaming about. Being able to find the right house on the market right through to receiving the keys in your hand, is a truly exciting process and one that can’t be matched. For the most part, people buy a property that fits their needs entirely. At the same …
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We're back with another Skill Builder showdown and this time we test 17 grab adhesives to see how they perform and the value they offer.
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Check out Dan’s Ultimate Roofing Square 🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk Dan shows us how he likes to fit skirting boards & architraves.
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Roger is back into heat pumps and looks at the £5000 grants being offered to UK homeowners. Are £5k Grants For Heat Pumps Money Well Spent?
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James explains what a flitch beam is and what the benefits are. Plus we have a new face. ForgeFast Elite Timber Fixing Screw 🛒 https://bit.ly/2YyBjT9 SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 M12 FID Compact 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver: https://amzn.to/2ZgKad3 🛒 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS …
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Snickers Workwear leads the way in developing responsible Hi-Vis protective wear.
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The new and improved technology throughout the Hellberg Safety communications product range delivers the most advanced protection.
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From mould growth to boiler breakdowns, this time of year is, unfortunately, one where homes are prone to problems.
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MK Electric has created a tool-less, spring-loaded cable clamp termination to its switch sockets, with a view to speeding up the installation time. https://Hwll.co/rapidfix MK Logic Plus Rapid Fix makes wiring a socket faster, easier and safer through the adoption of screwless terminals. Spring-loaded terminal clamps to ensure no loose wires for a safer connection. Individual terminal entry points, each …
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Bradfords Building Supplies will be sharing advice on how to improve the environmental sustainability of self-build projects at the National Self Build & Renovation Show.
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Health and Safety Gone Mad? Roger’s rant: https://youtu.be/47l7kN9ECbg Roger’s not finished with health and safety just yet, but this isn’t a rant. ▶ HSE Information about health and safety at work: https://www.hse.gov.uk
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Interest in survivalist bunkers has risen by 2,000% since the pandemic struck, according to The Sun.
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With the construction sector set to play a big role in reaching the Government’s net-zero targets, changes are coming in the way we approach housebuilding in the UK.
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The Skill Builder team test drive the new Peugeot e-Expert electric van for a week and visit the city of London.
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Roger points out the problems with UK Value Added Tax in his latest rant. Further reading. ▶ The UK’s VAT Rate Explained: https://www.kashflow.com/uk-vat ▶ VAT rates for goods and services: https://www.gov.uk/vat-rates ▶ What are the Most Serious VAT Problems?: https://bit.ly/3lv99S2 ▶ Free UK VAT calculator: http://www.vatcalculator.co.uk
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James and Ian attempt to build a pitched roof dormer in one day. ForgeFast Elite Timber Fixing Screw 🛒 https://bit.ly/2YyBjT9 SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Dan’s Ultimate Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 DeWalt DCF809N Impact Driver: https://amzn.to/3FusiM4 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series …
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Check out Dan’s Apps and Ultimate Roofing Square 🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk Dan Cox shows us how to fit your staircase spindles and handrails like a pro. ____________________________________ SEE DAN’S OTHER SKILL BUILDER VIDEOS 🎬 Roof Construction Trade Masterclass: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI 🎬 Roof Framing Masterclass British Style: https://youtu.be/OSDUZPV8GB0 🎬 Dan’s 2-minute Tip: https://youtu.be/rRdUfL3cwbQ 🎬 6 Roofing Squares Compared: https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ
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