Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
Rain and snow delays force James onto the blockwork in part 6 of our 2 storey extension series.
Read More »Rain & Snow Delay Brickies ~ How To Build An Extension #6
How to Lay Underfloor Heating in a Screed
Roger shows us how he installs radiant underfloor heating in a screed.
Read More »Home Improvement Trade Body Warns Government Not to Ignore Tradespeople
Call for Government to support the home improvement industry and play a part in the economic recovery now that the route out of lockdown is clear.
Read More ȣ171.7bn Worth of Property Was Sold in 2020
Despite Covid causing a -38% decrease, the property market in the UK saw a total of £171.7bn worth of residential property sold in 2020.
Read More »Makita Expands Its XGT 40v Range of High Performance Cordless Tools
Makita has expanded its cordless 40Vmax XGT range with the HR005GZ01 Rotary Hammer, LS002GZ01 Mitre Saw & GA038GZ07 Angle Grinder.
Read More »The best cities for loved up tenants looking to rent together
The latest research from the international rental marketplace, Spotahome, has revealed which cities provide the best offering for loved up tenants looking to rent together. Spotahome analysed available rental stock across 14 European cities and looked at which was home to the most abundant level of rental homes classified as ‘perfect for couples’ as a percentage of all rental stock listed …
Read More »Vaccine Factory Tragedy Demands Fire Safety Rethink
Fitting a temporary fire alarm during construction activity can save lives, prevents costly delays, and protects your investment, facts supported by a growing number of industry bodies. The call comes after a fire in January at one of the world’s largest vaccine producers killed five workers in Pune, western India. The blaze started at a new factory building, adjoined to …
Read More »Elastomers develop stronger bonds of attachment
Elastomers are the soft, elastic materials, like gels and rubbers, that are found in automobile and aeroplane parts, in sports equipment, and are used to protect precision machinery and buildings against vibrations.
Read More »Is This The Future of Plumbing?
Roger installs a bathroom using an Abacus pre-plumbed working wall. Could this be the future of plumbing?
Read More »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.
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