Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
Roger installs a bathroom using an Abacus pre-plumbed working wall. Could this be the future of plumbing?
Read More »Is This The Future of Plumbing?
Fitting CaberDek ~ How To Build An Extension #5
James & Ian show us how to install Norbord CaberDek in part 4 of our How To Build An Extension series.
Read More »DO NOT Fit a Shower Tray Until You’ve Watched This
Roger tells us why when you fit a shower tray, bedding your shower tray on tile adhesive is not a good idea and can cause big problems.
Read More »Barbour ABI & Government Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy announce partnership
Barbour ABI will supply the Government Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy with the Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD).
Read More »Build to rent completions to double by 2025
Build to rent completions are estimated to double by 2025, according to a forecast from build to rent (B2R) specialists, Ascend Properties.
Read More »Broken Shower Tray… Good Result?
Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Ask Skill Builder Playlist: https://bit.ly/3j7heJT In ASB#29 Brian Butterworth has a shower tray that cracked on the very first use. Thanks to Callen Turnbull from https://stormsessions.media for our theme music.
Read More »Windposts & Joists ~ How To Build An Extension #4
James has been delayed by an unexpected request, see how he overcomes this latest challenge.
Read More »#18 ~ Damp Cure & Condensation Specialist Mostyn Neylon-Witham
Roger is joined by damp cure expert Mostyn Neylon-Witham from Dovedale Dampcure Services Ltd who are damp specialists in the treatment of condensative dampness, damp walls and penetrating damp.
Read More »Dealing With Damp and Condensation
Roger is joined by damp cure expert Mostyn Neylon-Witham from Hull-based Dovedale Dampcure Services.
Read More »Stop Your Hands & Feet Getting Cold
Roger is still in his snowy garden in Surrey, staying warm with the amazing tips that he picked up during his time spent with the fishermen of Norway.
Read More »Simple Trick for Warm Feet ~ 2-Minute Tip
Roger's back with a timely 2-minute tip that'll keep your feet nice and warm for the price of a snack.
Read More »Laying the Blocks ~ How To Build An Extension #3
James has the guys from B W Brickwork in to speed up the blockwork and get some visual progress.
Read More »Stop Condensation in Your Loft ~ Ventilation & Vapour Control
Roger shows you how to stop condensation in your loft and get the vapour under control to combat this age-old problem.
Read More »Centurion Partners With Helmet Safety Technology Company Mips in UK First
Above-the-neck PPE specialist Centurion Safety Products, has announced a partnership with Swedish helmet safety technology company Mips.
Read More »Removing Tree Roots From Blocked Drains
In ASB#28 Darren Keats has a blocked drain and fibrous tree roots blocking the flow among many other problems at his new house in Leyland.
Read More »Construction Firm Calls on Businesses to Watch on-Demand Videos on New EU Rules
New videos are available for construction and housing businesses to encourage them to follow the new rules on the UK’s free trade agreement with the EU.
Read More »The Van Insurer Reveals Customers’ Top 10 Vans of 2020
2020 was a year like no other, but for many van drivers working on the front line, their vans proved an indispensable means of keeping the wheels of industry turning.
Read More »Surrey Awarded £1.8m to Lead Study on the Effects Tall Buildings Have on the Urban Environment
The University of Surrey has been awarded £1.8m from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to investigate how tall buildings impact the UK.
Read More »Concrete Oversite ~ How To Build An Extension #2
The guys hire a mini crusher to make use of the mountain of rubble, ready for concrete pouring.
Read More »Palio Trade by Karndean Boosts Its Luxury Flooring Portfolio With Palio Rigid
Palio Trade by Karndean is reinforcing its luxury flooring ranges with Palio Rigid in a bid to offer a new collection designed for trades.
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