Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
The Testo commissioning device was also supplied by and is available to buy from Lindab.
Read More »Robin Installs the Lindab MVHR System – Capel #13
Rant – Rising Damp Strikes Again (or does it?)
Time for another rant! Roger comes across another example of rising damp and cannot figure out why or how so many intelligent people are rising damp deniers.
Read More »Vlog – HSE Figures Show Fatalities on the Rise
The annual HSE statistics report for work-related deaths for the 2018 to 2019 period shows a rise in the number of work-related deaths. Between April 2018 and March 2019, 147 workers died from work-related injuries, 6 more deaths than the previous year. Breakdown of the HSE Fatality Figures The 3 industries with the highest number of fatal injuries Agriculture, forestry …
Read More »Snickers Workwear FlexiWork Insulated Jackets and Trousers
Superb insulation and full weather protection for optimal comfort on site. Street-smart, stylish looks and market-leading GORE-TEX and 37.5® fabric technology make these jackets and trousers a must for winter on-site or for outdoor leisure activities. You’ll stay warm and dry in this layered clothing that’s robust, waterproof and windproof too! The design and fabric combinations will keep your body …
Read More »Is Dot & Dab an Approved Method of Wall Tiling with BS 5385?
Roger looks at the important changes to BS 5385-1 and how it affects the dot & dab technique.
Read More »Do You Know How Plastic Pipe is Made? PIPELIFE
Team SB travels to Cork in the south of Ireland to visit the Pipelife factory and discover how they make their Easy-Lay PB barrier pipe.
Read More »Max TwinTier Rebar Tying Tool
Roger checks out the Max RB441T TwinTier Rebar Tying Hand Tool at the UK Construction show.
Read More »Rockwool for Sound Insulation & Fire Protection
Roger continues the extension series with some Rockwool insulation roll installation to deal with sound transmission and fire protection.
Read More »Is There No Such Thing as Rising Damp?
The anti-rising damp brigade is lead by a couple of gurus, who tell us there's no such thing as rising damp, are deaf to any argument but their own.
Read More »Research Identifies Sustainable Infrastructure Choices for Oxford-Milton Keynes-Cambridge Arc
The Oxford University-led Infrastructure Transitions Research Consortium (ITRC) has developed globally unique methods for simulating future population, housing growth and demand for infrastructure services. The methods explore how the necessary infrastructure can be provided affordably, securely and sustainably. In a significant report published today, the ITRC, led by the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute, has deployed these methods to reveal a series of insights to inform the Oxford-Milton Keynes-Cambridge Arc – one of the UK’s largest …
Read More »Why Does Robin Love Liquid Screed? – Capel #12
Robin's been using liquid screed for around 10 years and in this video, you'll find out why he thinks it's the perfect solution, especially for screeding over underfloor heating.
Read More »Fischer is Now a Partner of the CAS Battery System
Mounting specialist Fischer expands into power tools. CAS Battery System is used by the FSS 18V impact driver, making screws faster & easier.
Read More »Foscam R4M WiFi Home Security Camera with AI
Now you may remember I did a review of the Foscam power over ethernet CCTV system that uses a network video recorder. We also had a look at the nest system, but now we’re looking at cameras that you put inside your house. Foscam R4M The R4M is only £99 and it seems to have quite a few features. It …
Read More »How to Repressurise Your Central Heating System
Roger shows you how to get that pressure back into your central heating system, safely and quickly.
Read More »XL Joinery Factory Tour – Robin’s Quest for Doors
Robin visits the XL Joinery factory in Leeds to pick his doors for the Capel Build.
Read More »Super Rod Ferret WiFi – Cable Pulling Camera
http://www.super-rod.co.uk/products/inspection-cameras/ferret-wifi/ Super Rod Ferret WiFi – Multipurpose wireless inspection camera and cable pulling tool.
Read More »Vision of Cordless Future with Expanded Makita XGT and LXT
Makita’s new 40V Max system will stand side-by-side with the industry-leading LXT System.
Read More »Snickers Workwear New ALLroundWork Jackets and Gilets
These new ALLroundWork Jackets and Gilets are just what the name suggests – delivering great all-round performance on-site with a Ripstop water-resistant outer fabric and a coated inner fabric for extra durability.
Read More »HMT VersaDrive – High Speed Hole Cutting
Info and prices: https://holemaker-technology.com/collections/versadrive Roger catches a demo of the HMT VersaDrive hole cutting and tapping system to speed up fixing in steel. Drilling and tapping in metal plate or steel beams is often done with a mag drill but this range of bits is designed to work with an impact wrench. Even misaligned holes can be rectified.
Read More »High Tech Systems to Add to Your Home for Maximum Safety
Home security has never been more accessible, thanks to the app-enabled upheaval that's been going on for over a decade now. Myriad professional monitoring systems and DIY devices can make your head spin.
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