Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
Repointing old Victorian brickwork is a job Roger loves. In this video, he shows you his technique and the tools he recommends for pointing, see the list below.
Read More »Repointing Old Victorian Brickwork – Best Mix & Tools
Removing Mortar Between Bricks with Morta Sortas
How to remove the mortar between bricks the easy way with Morta Sortas Diamond Coated Mortar Rake and Crosshead TCT Tipped Masonry Drill.
Read More »Roof Slate & Dangerous Demolition ~ 35A Extension #5
A look back at 2006, after a long break, we have another episode of the 35A extension series, the first project that Team SB worked on together.
Read More »Sand and Cement Rendering with Reigate Plasterers
Roger spots Reigate Plasterers working on some sand and cement rendering and jumps up the scaffold to say hello.
Read More »Roofus, Roof Construction Made Simple – KB#6
The Roofus square carpentry tool, a game-changing product for carpentry, steel fabrication and roof construction. The movable ruler can be positioned at any angle, allowing for vertical and horizontal levelling.
Read More »Hanging the Doors from XL Joinery – Capel #19
We've seen Robin ordering his doors from XL Joinery, now you can see him hang them as the Capel Build gets closer to the finish line.
Read More »The Snickers Workwear Family – Bringing You The Best Solid Gear Safety Shoe Technology
Incorporating some of the most advanced technical features in safety shoe design. With all the Hallmarks you find in Snickers Workwear – quality, comfort, durability and street-smart style, Solid Gear safety shoes and boots are fast becoming one of the most popular brands chosen by discerning tradesmen and women. With a wide range to choose from that integrate the type …
Read More »Snickers New Stretch Work Shorts – Comfortable and Lightweight
Work Shorts for the flexible working environment - designed to deliver superior comfort and freedom of movement.
Read More »Energy Efficiency with Baxi & Google Nest Thermostat E
Roger & Phil replace an old Glow Worm boiler with a Baxi Platinum 40 and Google Nest Thermostat E for an energy-efficient system.
Read More »Pitching the Roof – Garden Room #3
With the help of our tool sponsor Milwaukee, it’s time for Robin’s favourite part of any build and that’s pitching the roof. This series shows you how to build a garden room from scratch for your man cave, garden office or summer house. #SBGardenRoom #MilwaukeeTools #RobinClevett
Read More »iF Design Award for Hultafors Tools
Another Prestigious Design Award for the Hultafors Group’s Workwear and Tools brands Added to the Red Dot Design Award for Workwear, the Hultafors Group has just won the iF Design Award for the Hultafors Snap-Off Knife (SRP18A) and the HDM Dry Marker. With over 7200 entries from 56 countries, the competition was intense. After much deliberation, the 78-member jury – …
Read More »How to Cut Hip Rafters – Masterclass with Robin
How to cut a hip rafter with Robin Clevett using the direct measurement method.
Read More »HB42 ‘All-in-One’ Superior Sealant & Adhesive
Roger Bisby thinks he knows why, historically, we had so little faith in adhesives and why, thanks to HB42, it has now changed. During my many years in the building industry, there has been a long and steady improvement in adhesives but I don’t think I am alone in thinking that for much of that time the promises and claims …
Read More »The Heat is on – Hot Work Fires on the Rise
Hot work fires on construction sites are on the rise. CHAS, the supply chain risk management experts, explain what you need to remember when undertaking this type of work. More than a quarter of all accidental fires on construction sites are sparked by ‘hot work’, according to Freedom of Information data obtained by insurer Zurich. Combustible materials can be easily …
Read More »Extension Break Time – King Build #5
Breaking out the back end gives them some fresh air, perhaps a little too fresh when the storm blew in.
Read More »How to Build a Timber Frame Garden Room #2
How to build a timber frame garden room episode 2 sees the walls go up and get secured into place by the Skill Builder team.
Read More »Dash Cam Review – How Much Should You Spend?
Dash cam review looking at the best dashcams, the cheapest models against the high-end ones, from £17 right up to £700. Which one should you buy? Watch our buying guide with Dylan Garton.
Read More »Bathroom From Hell is Unbelievably Bad! ASB #23
Thanks to Tom for sending us his video of easily one of the worst bathroom installation we have ever seen. We have seen plenty of DIY bathroom installations that are way better than this.
Read More »How to Install External Cladding – Capel #18
Robin shows you how to install Thermowood exterior cladding at the Capel Build with some little tricks and tips including some preparation work with the HB42 Eco-foil ’All-in-One’ sealant and adhesive.
Read More »Snickers ProtecWork – Increasing Protection Through Layers
This independently tested Protective Wear for heat, flame, electrical arc and chemical risk environments delivers market-leading risk-protection in a wide range of hazardous working environments.
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