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Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send In Ask Skill Builder episode 34 Richard Wain wants to know if he can put concrete on top of a brick wall. Concrete on Brickwork? With proper preparation and application, putting concrete on top of a brick wall can be a successful and durable construction technique, however there are some important considerations to …

Load Door Shield From The Van Security Specialists Worldwide Delivery and expert installation. https://www.sussexinstallations.co.uk Jeff shows us the Ford Transit Custom (2012-On) Side Load Door External Repair Shield. The problem? With a lot of Ford Transit Custom owners now upgrading their vans with deadlocks, hi-security drivers door locks & loom guards, a lot of theft can now be prevented. This …

Help! Crumbling Bricks! In Ask Skill Builder episode 33 Roger takes a look at an Art Deco house with crumbling brickwork on a corner window.

Roger is back with another rant and this one is about money.

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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Are you considering buying a Woodburner? Roger takes a look at the problems with burning wood, chimneys and flues.

No More Door Hanging Problems! Hanging a door can present several challenges, especially if you're doing it for the first time or in an old building, but not after you have watched this video...

Heat Pump Bill Reality Shock... When comparing the energy bills of a heat pump to a gas boiler, several factors come into play. The overall cost difference will depend on your location, the efficiency of the systems, the cost of electricity versus natural gas, and the insulation of your home. Roger looks at the analysis of Ofgem figures by the Energy and Utilities Alliance.

Pongo is the app that allows builders and clients to agree to job terms and make payments for work safely and efficiently.

Cracked brick walls can be a sign of: Structural issues or Natural wear and tear. It's essential to understand the cause of the cracks and how to address them properly. 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...

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 …

Roger joins Sperrin Paving again to install a block paved driveway using a range of products from Tobermore.

Roger introduces the all-new Skill Builder Product Roundup Show which includes the True Position Tools Cabinet Hardware Jig.

Roger looks at the Blue Roof sustainable drainage solution - what is a blue roof?

Another shockingly bad shower installation, made worse because it was installed by a well-known installer.

Roger explains why your brick wall may have cracked and looks at what can be done to prevent this from happening.