The difficult part about mould is that it can grow without being noticed for months or years, making it hard to identify the source of the problem.
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Dan has a neat little hack for working with architraves.
Read More »9 Things Customers Hate About Builders
Roger restores order after his annoying customer video with a look at annoying things builders do.
Read More »Door Lock & Handle Fitting – Extension #33
James has another tale of woe! We also see Ian fit the door locks and handles. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B 🛒 Stanley Bailey Chisel: https://amzn.to/3ER84Md _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8 🎬 Ultimate …
Read More »Second Soakaway – Extension 32
James is working on a second soakaway for the extension project and he’s really enjoying being in the hole. Soakaway crates spoil the fun so he’s opted out but the soakaway regulations are still met.
Read More »The Ugly Truth About Airtight Buildings
Roger points out the problems with building airtightness (also called envelope airtightness) in his latest rant. Further reading. ▶ Building airtightness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_airtightness ▶ What is Airtight Construction?: https://elrondburrell.com/blog/passivhaus-airtight-construction
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This newly extended award-winning range of HDC Chisels now has a superior ergonomic design and 11 different blade widths up to 40mm.
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Roger is lining up his kitchen cabinet doors with a neat little hinge trick.
Read More »Innovative Ways To Conserve Water At Home And At Work
As of 2021, the world has already used almost 3 trillion tons of freshwater.
Read More »JCB. A Great British Success Story
Roger takes a break from ranting and raving to celebrate one of Britain’s biggest building industry success stories. A word from Lord Bamford – Chairman The story of JCB is one of innovation, ambition and sheer hard work. From small beginnings building agricultural tipping trailers in 1945, to the global force in manufacturing the company has become today, JCB has …
Read More »Breaking Through – The Extension 31
Roger makes his weekly trip to see what James is up to. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B 🛒 Snapback Chalk Line: https://amzn.to/3sGndZj _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8 🎬 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI 🎬 …
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Read More »Stride out in the All-NEW Work Trousers from Snickers Workwear
Snickers Workwear is continuing to make great strides in Work Trousers design and functionality while still increasing its commitment to environmental responsibility.
Read More »9 Things That Really Annoy Your Builder
Roger’s on the warpath with 9 things to drive him and other builders mad. This episode is not sponsored by Yorkshire Tea. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Tea 01:14 The come on 02:08 Late start 02:28 Dust and noise 02:59 Vans 03:13 Mates rates 04:09 Mission creep 04:56 Price match 05:30 Money 06:35 Goodbye
Read More »Can a Plumber Pitch a Double Hipped Roof?
🛒 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk ◾ Roofing Charts: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk/charts Roger has a go at pitching a double hipped roof with the help of Dan Cox in this job swapping episode. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 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 🛒 Swanson 7-inch Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3jigG5M _______________________ RELATED …
Read More »Climate Control Baselayers – For the Summer and Autumn Months
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Read More »This Might Be Why You’re Poor
Roger’s back in front of the whiteboard with some advice on escaping the trap of endless work and limited income.
Read More »Why Is Everything Going Wrong? Extension #30
🛒 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk Roger checks in on James and Ian to see how the extension is going. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B 🛒 Snapback Chalk Line: https://amzn.to/3sGndZj _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: …
Read More »Warm Roof vs Cold Roof. What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between a cold roof and a warm roof? Roger explains the benefits of both of these flat roof insulation systems and the potential problems that you might encounter when installing your flat roof.
Read More »Liquid Floor Screed ~ Going With The Flow
James prepares for the arrival of Julian Badley and his team from SSR Flow Screed. https://www.ssrflowscreed.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/ssrflowscreed https://www.facebook.com/ssrcrawley _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8 🎬 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI 🎬 6 Roofing Squares Compared: https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ 🎬 How to Make a Tusk Tenon Joint Like a Pro: …
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