Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
Steve goes to Sussex Installations to get his Vivaro pimped out like Roger's to prevent the dreaded tool theft which is getting out of hand.
Read More »Tool Theft Lockdown – Is Your Van Secure Enough?
Dickies Puts Your Hero Tradesperson in the Spotlight
Global workwear brand Dickies is putting the spotlight on tradespeople who are working hard to deliver essential projects during the Coronavirus outbreak. Dickies is encouraging anyone who knows a tradesperson carrying out such work to share their stories on social media – using the hashtag #dickieshero – where the company will highlight inspiring examples to its followers. “During these testing …
Read More »200K! A Big Thank You Message from Team SB
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Read More »How to Saw Wood Like a Pro! Robin Clevett Tutorial
Do you know how to saw wood and get a nice crisp perfect edge? Robin Clevett shares his wood sawing expertise gathered from his 30 years of joinery.
Read More »Roof Construction & Weathering In – Garden Room #4
How to build a garden room episode 4 gets our room weathered in. Robin finishes the roof construction and PIR board while Andy gets the Easy Trim Vista Breather Membrane on ready for the slates.
Read More »Challenges of Coronavirus – 5 Survival Steps to take Today
If your business is dealing with the unprecedented challenges of Coronavirus, there is a range of government support and advice to help you through.
Read More »Pnu-Point Pointing Tool – Time-saving Mortar Gun
The Pnu-Point Pointing Tool video is one of our first product reviews which we produced back in 2003. A great mortar gun powered by low-pressure compressed air (32 psi/2 bar), the tool has no moving parts, so nothing to go wrong as long as you keep the tool clean. Buy this pointing gun online at the Pnu-Point shop: http://shop.pnupoint.co.uk For …
Read More »Repointing Old Victorian Brickwork – Best Mix & Tools
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 »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 …
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