Roger is joined by Owen Freeman from Plastic Surgeon Fine Finishers, a UK network providing high-quality, engineered repairs of damaged surfaces.
How to Repair a Flat Roof with Everbuild Liquid Roof
Roger shows us how to repair a flat roof on a troublesome roof that’s had several failed fix attempts.
Thanks to Everbuild for supplying materials: www.everbuild.co.uk
Liquid Roof all-weather system for waterproofing any flat or pitched roof
everbuild.co.uk/product/liquid-roof
Sika Everbuild Sikalastic Fleece 120
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Evercryl resin-based, fibre reinforced roof repair compound
everbuild.co.uk/product/evercryl
Evercryl Emergency Roof Repair cartridge
everbuild.co.uk/product/evercryl-emergency-roof-repair-cartridge
JetVac Cleaning ~ Exterior cleaning specialist based in Canvey Island, Essex
jetvaccleaning.co.uk
Flat Roof Cleaning with JetVac
Part 1 of our flat roof repair project. JetVac Exterior Cleaning Services prepare the flat roof for repair.
JetVac Cleaning is an exterior cleaning company based in Canvey Island, Essex, providing pressure washing, roof cleaning, gutter cleaning, render cleaning, graffiti removal and many other types of exterior hard surface cleaning to both residential and commercial customers.
Flat Roof Cleaning
They use high-quality, industrial-strength pressure washing and exterior cleaning equipment to clean driveways, patios, decking, gutters, render and other outdoor surfaces. Their expertise and experience within the industry are second to none.
How to Plasterboard Around a Roof Window ~ Extension Build #13
James King shows us how to plasterboard around a roof window on our extension build series.
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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: https://youtu.be/osoItQj_blw
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Our thanks go to James and Ian of The Supreme Finishing Company.
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The Tall Carpenter Door Lining Jig ~ 2-Minute Tip
Thanks to @The Tall Carpenter, please head over and subscribe to him:
https://youtu.be/IauJlZbt1iw
Ian is loving the door lining jig idea he got from The Tall Carpenter and shows us how a simple jig can help to place door linings at the correct height, without the need for floor packing, when being fitted before the floor is finished.
The Key to Good Apprenticeships ~ With IronmongeryDirect
Enter IronmongeryDirect’s competition to win £5,000 towards hiring an apprentice.
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The Key to Good Apprenticeships ~ With IronmongeryDirect
#19 ~ The National Construction Products Regulator
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In January 2021, the government announced the creation of a new national construction products regulator. The primary responsibility of the regulator is to ensure homes in the UK are constructed using ‘safe’ materials.
The regulator will have the power to remove any product that represents a significant safety risk and to prosecute companies that break the rules.
National Construction Products Regulator issues
Roger’s latest rant looks at why good ideas don’t always turn out as planned.
– National regulator established to ensure homes are built from safe materials.
– Action taken as Grenfell Inquiry reveals manufacturers ignored safety rules.
– Independent review will examine faults in the system and recommend how abuse can be prevented.
See more on Government’s new regulator established to ensure construction materials are safe
https://bit.ly/2NHL647
Will a Construction Products Regulator Make Homes Safe?
See more on National Construction Products Regulator with Skill Builder.
Plastic Surgeon ~ The Hard Surface Repair Experts
Choosing hard surface repair is an environmentally friendly choice. Repairing and restoring surfaces can reduce the amount of waste produced, which would otherwise end up in landfills. It also saves energy that would be required to manufacture new materials for replacements.
Roger is joined by Owen Freeman from Plastic Surgeon Fine Finishers, a UK network providing high-quality repairs of damaged surfaces.
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➤ https://www.facebook.com/PlasticSurgeonUK
Dot and Dab Plasterboard ~ Extension Build #12
Advantages Of Dot And Dab Plasterboard
First and foremost, a huge advantage is speed of application. But improved levels of sound dampening, thermal insulation, damp proofing, moisture resistance, and fire retardation can all be gained using different types of dot and dab plasterboard.
🛒 Snapback Chalk Line: https://amzn.to/3fV7iUv
🛒 ForgeFast Wood Screws: https://amzn.to/2Q49MF3
🛒 Festool Drywall Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/3dM0gP2
🛒 Klip-Ez: https://www.klip-ez.co.uk
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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: https://youtu.be/osoItQj_blw
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Our thanks go to James and Ian of The Supreme Finishing Company.
◾ https://thesupremefinishingcompany.co.uk
◾ https://www.facebook.com/thesupremefinishingcompany
Toolstream Targets Talent From Dickies Workwear
Leading tools supplier and distributor, Toolstream, has appointed James Whitaker and Laura Cansfield as Marketing Director and Head of Workwear respectively.
Both Whitaker and Cansfield join from Dickies Workwear, where they also supported the company’s sister brand, Timberland PRO.
Toolstream team
During his time at Dickies, Whitaker was responsible for championing its clothing and footwear ranges with engaging, inspirational content – transforming the way the brand communicated with its customers.
In his new role at Toolstream, Whitaker will oversee its portfolio of brands, including workwear range, Scruffs, plus Silverline tools and woodworking tool specialist, Triton.
“The construction industry is a growing and fast-changing sector and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to continue to work in this exciting field with Toolstream,” said Whitaker.
“A major focus of my role will be to build on Toolstream’s success by expanding its reach among tradespeople and the merchants that serve them.”
Having played an integral role within the Dickies merchandising and product development team, Cansfield will bring her years of experience in workwear to oversee brand growth avenues and new product creation for Scruffs.
“Scruffs is a well-established workwear brand, offering clothing and footwear that incorporates its own DNA while focusing on the all-important safety and protection that tradespeople rely on,” said Cansfield. “I’m extremely excited to have the opportunity to help expand the product base and target markets through the UK and Europe.”
The new appointments come as Dickies Workwear’s parent company, VF Corporation, has proposed to discontinue the brand’s business in the UK. Under the proposals, Dickies Workwear would instead be managed out of VF’s international headquarters in Stabio, Switzerland, and would shift to an online-only model.
Check out the Toolstream website: www.toolstream.com
Makita Launches New ’80v’ Max SDS-Max Demolition Hammers
As part of its latest wave of new product releases, Makita has added the first 40VMax x2 (80-Volt) demolition hammers to its XGT range of high-performance tools. The new demolition hammers feature Makita’s high-efficiency brushless motors and have been engineered to deliver all the benefits of cordless power for the highest demand applications.
Both the 40VMax x2 XGT Brushless Demolition Hammer (HM002GZ03) and 40VMax x2 XGT Brushless Rotary Demolition Hammer (HR006GZ) are powered by two 40VMax XGT Li-Ion batteries in series.
This provides performance levels in line with the corded equivalent and the run times needed to maximise productivity.
The HM002GZ03 40VMax x2 XGT Brushless Demolition Hammer is compatible with SDS-MAX chisels and has 12 bit angle settings.
It features variable speed control via an easy to operate dial and provides 950 to 1,900 blows per minute (bpm) with an impact energy of 20.9 Joules (J) per stroke.
It also has a comfortable, compact design with a trigger lock-on / lock-off slide lever for ease of use.
Also launched is the 40VMax x2 XGT Brushless ‘Rotary’ Demolition Hammer (HR006GZ), which has two operating modes – rotary hammer and hammer only. It includes variable speed control, has a drilling speed of 150 to 310 rpm and delivers 1,100 to 2,250 bpm.
The versatile machine is compatible with SDS-MAX chisels, drill bits up to 52mm and core bits up to 160mm. For user safety, the HR006GZ includes a torque limiter and Makita’s Active Feedback sensing Technology (AFT), which shuts down the tool if the rotation speed suddenly slows.
Both new additions feature a soft-no-load function and Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT), to reduce the levels of tool vibration and therefore extend safe trigger times.
The tools also benefit from Makita’s innovative Auto-Start Wireless System (AWS) functionality, which allows the tool to connect to compatible dust extractors via Bluetooth when fitted with an AWS chip, so the extractor can run automatically while the tool is in use. This means simpler and easier dust management for a cleaner and healthier environment.
The new demolition hammers feature Makita’s innovative brushless motors that deliver improved performance and longer run times by minimising the friction and wasted energy within the machine.
Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager at Makita UK said: “We are excited to launch the first in our line-up of 80VMax machines, as the next evolution of XGT, continuing towards our vision of a battery solution for all applications.
The launch of these 80VMax demolition hammers gives customers a safer and simpler alternative to corded machines for some of the most demanding tasks.
The products combine our tried and trusted technologies with new innovations in our XGT battery platform to deliver the performance that construction professionals require.”
To find out more about Makita’s range of high-performance XGT tools visit: www.makitauk.com.
Tegera Anti-Vibration Glove Won Best In Test
A range of 24 vibration protection gloves were put through their paces recently in a British-wide safety survey that pitted some of the most respected brands and gloves on the market against each other.
Ejendals’ popular TEGERA® 9180 being awarded Best All-round Anti-vibration Glove. The review measured performance in real-life situations, comfort and fit, and suitability for a broad range of industry applications.
Therese Engvall, Head of Glove Research and Development at Ejendals was delighted with the result, saying “This is very exciting news for us at Ejendals.
It shows us we’re very much on the right path with our thinking and highlights the importance of both our research and development and our close collaboration with our customers.
Our products not only need to provide leading protection but also be comfortable to wear – everything we do at Ejendals is directed towards safety.”
This is one competition that it’s truly safe to say, ‘no one was shocked during testing’, and with such a distinguished range of protective products on review, it’s easy to see why.
The TEGERA® 9180 features Vibrothan@ in the construction of the inner hand, our own specially designed foam material that provides industry-leading protection from extended periods of vibration from tools such as jackhammers; the kind of vibration that can lead to devastating muscle and nerve damage in the long run.
On the ergonomic side, pre-curved fingers and reinforced index finger and fingertips, coupled with Microthan® for better grip, means the TEGERA® 9180 is built for better protection and comfort.
Ejendals is a Swedish company that for generations has specialized in developing, manufacturing and marketing high-quality products that protect hands and feet.
In close collaboration with researchers and our customers, we design products that deliver the highest standard of protection, durability and ergonomics.
What we sell is a complete safety concept, which aims to reduce accidents through quality products, education and safety inspections. From our corporate head office in Leksand, Sweden, we envision a safer day with zero injuries to hands and feet.
Our main product brands are TEGERA® gloves and JALAS® shoes.
Check out the Tegera Anti-Vibration Glove on the Ejendals website.
Splay Cut Trade Trick ~ 2 Minute Tip
Splay Cut – Pitch A Roof With Ease
Ultimate Roofing Square (Imperial version, USA and Canadian Market)
🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk
🛒 Tracer Deep Hole Pencil: https://amzn.to/2ZeMtKA
The Imperial Roofing Square makes building a pitched roof effortless and extremely quick. This version of the square uses Inches instead of millimetres. It is designed for the USA and Canadian markets where run over rise per 12inches is common. Use of great metal knobs to make the square even sturdier than it was.
Designed by time served carpenters and refined over years of real-world usage, this is the only tool you will ever need to quickly and accurately pitch a roof.
By incorporating 4 tools into a single tool the Ultimate Roofing Square by Essential Carpenter Tools provides everything you need to make pitching a roof easy and error-free. Using the Ultimate Roofing Square to pitch a timber roof gives confidence that the job will be completed quickly, correctly and without costly errors.
With the clear and simple information supplied with the tool, even self-builders are able to pitch their own roofs.
How To Fit Herringbone Joist Struts Like a Pro
Dan Cox shows us how to install floor joist cross bracing or herringbone joist struts..
Check out Dan’s Ultimate Roofing Square 🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk
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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
Plasterboarding ~ Extension Build #11
Plasterboarding The Extension
James & Ian share the Festool Drywall Screwdriver in Part 11 of our How To Build An Extension series.
Check out ForgeFast Elite Performance wood screws: https://www.forgefastelite.com
🛒 Festool DWC 18-4500 Li 5,2-Plus 18v Drywall Screwdriver: https://bit.ly/3wiz0Qx
🛒 Klip-Ez: https://www.klip-ez.co.uk
🛒 DeWalt DCS356N 18v XR Multi-Tool (body only): https://amzn.to/3pEmbNa
🛒 DeWalt DCS356 18v XR Multi-Tool Kit: https://amzn.to/2IIvs67
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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: https://youtu.be/osoItQj_blw
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Our thanks go to James and Ian of The Supreme Finishing Company.
◾ https://thesupremefinishingcompany.co.uk
◾ https://www.facebook.com/thesupremefinishingcompany
The Common Assessment Standard from CHAS: What you need to know
The rollout of a new data-sharing agreement between the Common Assessment Standard providers means the benefits of qualifying for and specifying the scheme are greater than ever. CHAS, Managing Director Ian McKinnon explains more.
What is the Common Assessment Standard?
Since its launch in 2019, the Common Assessment Standard has fast become the construction industry’s gold standard for prequalification.
Led by Build UK, with the support of CECA, the scheme has been designed to replace multiple assessment schemes with one comprehensive industry-agreed questionnaire, based on existing prequalification questionnaires, including PAS 91.
Previously the PQ system was complex and repetitive, with an estimated 180,000 specialist contractors required to produce over two million pieces of paper every year for 5,000 contractors at a cost of up to £1 billion.
The Common Assessment Standard cuts through this inefficiency while helping the industry manage risk across a wider range of criteria such as sustainability, modern slavery and financial performance.
Who specifies the Common Assessment Standard?
As the Common Assessment standard is resetting a long-established system, a phased approach is being taken to its rollout. This allows companies to adopt the Common Assessment Standard at a time that suits them; however, it has already gained strong support from both the public and private sectors. The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) requires that contractors appointed to its seven-year framework assess their supply chains using the Common Assessment Standard, and it is expected to feature in the details of the Government’s new Construction Playbook. The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) also supports the scheme.
Many major contractors have also moved swiftly to specifying the new standard, with this figure expected to rise now that the data-sharing agreement is in place.
What’s the relevance of the data-sharing agreement?
CHAS was the first accreditation body to offer the Common Assessment Standard in 2019 via the CHAS Premier package. Although contractors could now take the assessment with other approved assessment bodies, the data-sharing agreement means the details of everyone who passes the assessment can be accessed via any of the providers, regardless of which assessment body carries out the audit. For CHAS contractors, this means they only need to complete the Common Assessment Standard once a year with CHAS to qualify for a wide range of work rather than having to sign up to multiple schemes – saving time and money.
Meanwhile, clients looking for pre-qualified contractors simply specify the Common Assessment Standard to find contractors accredited to a single, consistent industry-agreed standard. Clients can access a database of these contractors via the services of any of the assessment bodies – such as the free CHAS Client Portal.
Why choose CHAS?
As well as being the founder of third party accreditation and a trusted authority on supply chain risk management, CHAS is renowned for providing friendly and efficient service and high customer satisfaction levels.
CHAS contractors receive additional benefits such as access to e-learning resources, discounted fuel and shopping schemes and business insurance. CHAS is also committed to helping contractors who are not yet ready to complete the Common Assessment Standard to work towards higher levels of accreditation.
Meanwhile, it is free, quick and easy for clients to sign up to the CHAS Client Portal where they will also find a suite of complementary supply chain management and procurement tools.
How can you find out more?
To find out more about qualifying for, or specifying, the Common Assessment Standard, visit www.chas.co.uk or call 0345 521 9111.
Screeding And Plastering ~ 35A Extension #8
Screeding And Plastering The Extension
It’s 2007 and Roger and Steve get the screed down ready for the tiler, while G&E Plastering tackles the walls and ceiling on the 35A Extension.
Clean & Protected Hands with Big Wipes ~ 2-Minute Tip
Check out the Big Wipes antiviral product range: https://www.bigwipes.com
James has a 2-minute tip for quick, clean and disinfected hands.
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What are Heavy-Duty ProPlus Big Wipes?
Heavy-Duty ProPlus antiviral and antibacterial wipes are effective hand cleaning and disinfecting wipes. Power cleansers tackle the toughest grime and skin conditioners help to protect and moisturise the skin.
Antiviral and Antibacterial Protection
The Big Wipes product range conforms to EN 14476 and is proven to be effective against enveloped viruses, including SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes Covid-19. All wipes also offer up to 99.9% antibacterial protection (compliant with BS EN 1276) and are dermatologically tested with zero levels of skin irritation recorded. The water-based formula is biodegradable, free from preservatives, parabens and phosphates.
Unique Texture
Heavy-Duty wipes incorporate high adhesion web technology with a dual-sided scrub and clean fabric. The abrasive side scrubs off even the toughest grime, viruses and bacteria, while the smooth side soaks it all up in the quickest time. Furthermore, the firm grip, no-slip textile ensures reduced slippage, high tear resistance and no pilling.
Big Wipes Go Anti-Viral
The market-leading Big Wipes brand is known for its unmatched cleaning power, packing a punch to grease, grime, and bacteria on the go.
Now that punch is even bigger, as Big Wipes achieves anti-viral accreditation. They are the first industrial-grade cleaning wipes in the UK to gain EN14476, the stringent European anti-viral standard for chemical disinfectants.
‘Big Wipes are now EVEN BETTER,’ explains Nigel Dibbo, Big Wipes Managing Director. ‘Still with their unique combination – high-tech cleaning power with a dermatologically tested, antibacterial formula – but now fully lab-tested to have proven effectiveness against Coronavirus. There’s some strong science at work here.’
‘This is a game-changer for our customers supplying the building services industry, especially as the market opens up again post-Covid.’
This really does make Big Wipes the all-in-one toolkit essential. Building services contractors can now issue and use just ONE product to clean and disinfect wherever they are working.
A truly portable all-in-one solution. They keep the team clean, the workplace clean and importantly disinfect as they go, for ongoing worksite protection against Coronavirus.
All Big Wipes are now “PT1” and “PT2” registered making them suitable for the disinfection and sanitisation of both hands and surfaces at the same time.
No more multiple products for specialist surface cleaning, safe hand cleaning and sanitiser to disinfect.
Big Wipes does it all – one product, one job, saving time and money and giving customers the assurance that everyone remains safe.
‘Brilliantly, the certification is also retrospective which means that just about every Big Wipes product in use & in our customers’ branches & warehouses is immediately antiviral.
Just look out for the letters ‘BW’ printed after the batch code on every tub.’
Check out the Big Wipes antiviral product range: www.bigwipes.com
Fitting Keylite Roof Windows ~ Extension Build #10
James & Ian install Keylite roof windows in Part 10 of our How To Build An Extension series.
Keylite Roof Windows: https://www.keyliteroofwindows.com
ForgeFast Elite Performance wood screws: https://www.forgefastelite.com
