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See how we get the OSB and vapour barrier on the warm deck ready for the GRP roof.

Roger has taken a deep dive into the updated Part L of the building regulations for 2022. FIND OUT MORE AT GOV.UK This page holds the current and future guidance covering the energy efficiency requirements of the building regulations as set out in Part L of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations and in a number of specific building regulations. …

Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send In Ask Skill Builder episode 37 Gavin has a floor joist with a huge chunk taken out of it.

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Roger continues his journey around the Reigate area taking a look at various buildings and landmarks. Topics covered in this episode include: • Brick types and repointing • Stone cladding • Modern house design • Rusty galvanised beading • Stained monocouche • Badly designed parapet walls • Bad rendering jobs Church of St Mary Magdalene, Reigate 🔗 https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/766

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Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send In Ask Skill Builder episode 36 Damion Cartwright has some advice about damp problems in an edition we should call ‘Tell Skill Builder’.

Roger looks at the disadvantages of external wall insulation and the misguided efforts of the Insulate Britain protests. EWI Store: https://ewistore.co.uk Weber Training Academy: https://www.uk.weber/training/academy Insulation Superstore – external wall insulation diagram https://www.insulationsuperstore.co.uk/help-and-advice/project-guides/insulation/how-to-install-external-wall-insulation/attachment/external-wall-insulation-diagram/ Look out for our future videos that will cover: • External wall insulation grants • The external wall insulation DIY options • Finding external wall insulation installers …

🔗 Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Roger explains exactly how his thumb injury happened and wanted to make it clear that the fault was not with the powertool but with his brain.

Roger joined the crowds of people who end up in Accident & Emergency during the start of the DIY season.