Can you learn how to build yourself a professional website? Websites are your shop front. A sleek looking website tells your customer ‘Hello, I care about looking good for you! And also I know how to use spell check!’ Therefore, it’s worth learning how to build yourself a professional website. Your website may be the first impression a customer gets …
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Sharpening chisels is something Robin enjoys and now he has a beautiful Japanese Oire Nomi Chisel Set for his ever-growing collection.
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Makita XGT 40V Max is the new stand-alone cordless battery platform from Makita... Here we are introducing Makita’s range of highest power cordless solutions yet: XGT 40V Max. The XGT range of machines - including combi drills, grinders, rotary hammers, impact drivers, circular saws and reciprocating saws - offers high output, durability and fast charge times, keeping you working for longer without disruption.
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https://www.mrcentralheating.co.uk/save-time-and-energy Phil and Roger install the third in our series of Baxi boiler installations along with the Google Nest Thermostat E control system. ================================== Products featured in this episode Baxi Platinum 40 (ErP) Combi Boiler https://www.mrcentralheating.co.uk/boilers/boilers-by-brand/baxi IPS HomeScale Protect Inline Scale Reducer https://www.mrcentralheating.co.uk/homescale-protect-1-inline-scale-reducer HydroGuard 0.16L Stainless Steel Shock Arrestor https://www.mrcentralheating.co.uk/hydroguard-stainless-steel-shock-arrestor Fernox TF1 Omega Filter 22mm https://www.mrcentralheating.co.uk/fernox-tf1-omega-filter-22mm-no-valves Fernox F1 Protector https://www.mrcentralheating.co.uk/fernox-f1-protector-500ml …
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County Contractors is a leading refurbishment specialist, specialising in large scale, high profile projects for over 40 years. The Somerset-based commercial refurbishment company had an ageing, existing finance system that was already painfully unstable and unreliable. In order for Country Contractors to continue running a profitable business and meet new visions the company knew they needed new efficient tools. Once …
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Roger digs out some old photos and takes a look at a builder’s view of Venice and the challenges that face the trades in this historic City. Team SB were booked up to visit Venice in March to research rising damp before COVID-19 came along and changed the plans. #Venezia #VeniceItaly #VeniceCanals
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James shows us his fibrous cornice plastering technique in King Build #10. Contact fibrous plasterer James Foster: 07900 915194 Our thanks go to James King for letting Roger film this extension project series. The Supreme Finishing Company can be contacted by following the link below. https://thesupremefinishingcompany.co.uk #KingBuild #ExtensionBuilding #FibrousPlastering
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Robin gives us a tour of the completed garden room. This type of garden room is ideal for use as an office, photographic studio, workshop, man cave or playroom.
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CHAS, the Health & Safety accreditation specialist, has signed an agreement with Checkatrade that will see the two organisations work together to help their trade members boost their accredited status and availability for work… Checkatrade is one of the UK’s leading directories of recommended, vetted and monitored trade experts, while CHAS helps construction clients to find certified contractors. The joint …
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Robin is cladding again with feather edge green oak and our Garden Room project is almost complete.
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https://www.safeguardeurope.com/products/roxil/roxil-wood-protection-cream A unique timber treatment, Roxil Wood Protection Cream is a silicone cream emulsion offering protection for 10+ years with a single coat. It protects wood from moisture, preventing degraded appearance, warping and moss or algae growth. #Roxil #TimberTreatment #WoodProtection
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Robin talks about working with Cutwrights and what he needs to do once the materials turn up on-site at The Capel Build. Berwicks of Horsham are also in the house laying his Karndean Van Gogh Luxury Vinyl Flooring. Here are the products mentioned in this episode. ⏩ MDF Cut to Size – Cutwrights Bespoke board cutting ⏩ Karndean, Amtico, Wood …
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Humanlumen, the lighting brand with a uniquely human-centric approach, introduces the Clean Air Series, a range of UVC Air Sterilisation Units, providing a safe, reliable and sustainable solution for a safe ‘Return to Work’ for many employers and employees. The Clean Air Series is a range of efficient UVC lighting devices that actively reduce the bacterial and viral charge of the …
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James shows us how he likes to pebble dash rendered walls in King Build Part 9. Our thanks go to James King for letting Roger film this extension project series. The Supreme Finishing Company can be contacted by following the link below. https://thesupremefinishingcompany.co.uk #KingBuild #ExtensionBuilding #PebbleDash
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Planning permission or Permitted Development Rights for extensions or conservatories in the UK might not need planning permission.
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According to a survey by global workwear brand Dickies, over the coming months, nearly three-quarters of tradespeople expect to be fixing botched DIY jobs carried out by people at home during the lockdown imposed in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. The poll, carried out through Dickies Workwear’s Twitter feed, revealed that 72.9% of respondents anticipated spending some of their time …
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How to build a garden room episode 6 sees Robin installing the shower tray, flooring and skirting. Follow Robin Clevett Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/robinclevett YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/ukconstruction This type of garden room is perfect for use as an office, photographic studio, workshop, man cave or playroom. #SBGardenRoom #MilwaukeeTools #Skirting
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Robin is fitting the locks on his walnut doors from XL Joinery. 🔽 MORE 🔽 Capel Build Playlist – http://tiny.cc/av05nz The DBB Morticer by Souber Tools. The perfect lock recess every time. http://www.morticer.com XL Joinery Walnut door – http://tiny.cc/ew05nz #XLJoinery #CapelBuild #RobinClevett
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How to render over breeze blocks with James King. He tells us all about his mix, tips and the materials used in Part 8 of King Build. Our thanks go to James King for letting Roger film this extension project series. The Supreme Finishing Company can be contacted by following the link below. https://thesupremefinishingcompany.co.uk #KingBuild #ExtensionBuilding #Rendering
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A forward-thinking industry survey has revealed a lack of comfort as the main obstacle putting workers off wearing their safety helmets more regularly, and, somewhat worryingly, almost half of those surveyed said that they never or rarely wear a hard hat. Run by MSA Safety in conjunction with Skill Builder (a resource for the building industry promoting knowledge, news, and …
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