Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
Roger catches up with an old friend to see what he’s working on. Viewers haven’t seen Steve Farrow since the 35A extension series filmed back in 2006 but he’s still on the tools and working on his daughter’s house.
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HiKOKI 36V Brushless Cordless Angle Grinder
Roger checks out the HiKOKI G3612DA Brushless 36V Angle Grinder and looks at how to use a grinder.
Read More »Loft Conversion Advice & Tiling onto Tiles ~ ASB #20
Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Bhajan Pabla has syphon problems in with his toilet that’s not functioning properly. Jake Mariner wants to do a loft conversion on a budget. Phil Bishop wants to know if it’s possible to tile onto tiles. Rob Field is refitting a shower enclosure and trying to decide on the fittings.
Read More »4 Ways to Attract More Women into the Construction Sector
Women are under-represented in construction. Only 3% of manual trades, 5% of engineering, 8% of haulage and 12% of construction roles are filled by women. Companies who take steps to attract more women on board, often outperform those that don’t.
Read More »Dreadful Monocouche Render Stains – Roger’s Rant
Despite its durability and aesthetic appeal, monocouche render can sometimes develop stains over time due to various factors. Time for another one of Roger's Rants. He has seen too many stained Monocouche renders and wants to share his thoughts.
Read More »First Fix HiKOKI Cordless Framing Nailer
Robin takes a quick look at the HiKOKI NR1890DC first fix cordless framing nailer.
Read More »How to Unblock Your Sink – Pro Tip
Grab your plungers, it's time to unblock that clogged sink using the old-fashioned way.
Read More »The Ultimate Choices in Work Trousers From Snickers Workwear
New Styles, New Designs and Snickers Workwear’s most advanced work trousers yet – with 4-way stretch. September sees the next generation of Work Trouser choices from the premier brand of working clothes for professional tradesmen and women. There’s the Flexiwork 2.0 trousers, designed for craftsmen who want nothing but the best. These high-spec trousers are made of durable 4-way stretch …
Read More »Tricky Joists & Wonky Ceiling – ASB #19
Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send A full range of Built-In, timber to timber, long leg and face fix joist hangers, all designed and manufactured in house. https://tecoproducts.co.uk
Read More »Cordless Dust Extraction with DeWalt DCV586M
DeWALT have the answer to an old problem with their DCV586M 54V XR FLEXVOLT M-CLASS EXTRACTOR with Wireless Tool Control allows the user to operate the extractor from a wireless remote.
Read More »Hultafors NEW Range of Snap Off Knives
Hultafors Tools has launched a new range of ‘Snap-Off’ Knives for professional craftsmen and women.
Read More »Plumbers v Sparks v Chippies – Peugeot Challenge
We were invited to take part in Peugeot’s Surround Rear Vision Tradesman Challenge so we took Robin and ‘Little Hand’ Jubi along to make up the Chippie Team and go up against the Plumber Team including James Lawrence from Plumberparts and Phil Rawlingson, and the other team was the sparks with the pairing of Joe Amps and AJ Cookson. https://skill-builder.uk/peugeot-partner-van-on-a-mission-to-end-reversing-accidents-with-surround-rear-vision-technology …
Read More »Cool Compact Cordless – Milwaukee M12 System
The cordless job site is becoming a more realistic goal and Robin has made the leap with most of his tools, but can Milwaukee's new cordless range help with completing the transition?
Read More »Driveway Sealers & Things Beyond Repair – ASB #18
Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Alastair is about to get a new block driveway and asks should he seal the drive and what block paving sealant would we recommend. Everbuild and Sika are two options. Everbuild Path and Paving Sealers: https://www.everbuild.co.uk The Sika range includes elastic sealing and bonding solutions, joint sealants for facades or resistant sealants for …
Read More »Is Off-site Construction the Future?
Off-site construction is the completion of elements or components for a structure at another location in a factory environment. The many advantages to this method, including reduced carbon emissions and shorter construction time plausibly outweigh the disadvantages.
Read More »Omnie LowBoard 15 Underfloor Heating
The first floor is completed using Omnie LowBoard 15. LowBoard is a 15mm thick square-edged wood board water underfloor heating panel floated or mechanically fixed over a flat and even timber or solid subfloor.
Read More »The Modern Slavery Act – What You Need to Know
You’ve probably heard of the Modern Slavery Act but you might be unsure about whether or not it affects your organisation.
Read More »Understanding SDS-Plus Hammer Drills with HiKOKI
Roger takes us through the features and best practises of an SDS-Plus hammer drill with the HiKOKI DH36DPA 36V Multi-Volt Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer Drill.
Read More »IOBAC Magnetic Flooring System – Perfect for LVT
Roger is very curious about a magnetic flooring system from IOBAC, so he visited them in Basingstoke to see how it works.
Read More »Peugeot on a Mission to End Reversing Accidents with Surround Rear Vision
Team Skill Builder represent the trades and go head-to-head and reverse around a challenging obstacle course using the Peugeot Partner van with Surround Rear Vision.
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