Roger is going to show us how to solder copper pipes like a pro... Soldering copper pipework is a common method used in plumbing to create strong, leak-free joints. The process involves heating the copper pipe and fitting to a temperature where solder, a metal alloy with a low melting point, can flow into the joint through capillary action.
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Roger takes a look at the increased prices of fuel in 2022 - What can we do about the cost of living crisis that will hit us this coming Autumn? In 2022, heating bills and fuel prices saw significant increases due to several global and economic factors. Here’s a breakdown of what happened:
Read More »Is Your House Cracking Up Over Hot Weather?
Roger looks at the very common problem - Your house cracking, as a result of building on clay and why most should be left untreated. London is a hotspot for clay-related subsidence. Many properties in Greater London are built on London Clay, which is a highly shrinkable soil type and susceptible to changes in volume caused by high water content.
Read More »Breathable Silicone Masonry Paint Solves Waterproofing Problem
Emperor Masonry Paint is a technically advanced, super hydrophobic, silicone-based masonry paint for use on brick, stone or rendered exterior masonry walls. The waterproof and highly breathable formulation has been independently tested and certified to withstand harsh weather conditions for a minimum of 25 years, without peeling or flaking. This makes it the most durable masonry paint available today in the UK.
Read More »Work Van To Camper Van Conversion & Back Again
The Bobeka camper van conversion kit is a unique concept to convert a functional commercial vehicle or MPV, into a purposeful micro or van camper. Designed as an affordable, quick and easy, in and out operation. Using materials which are both hard wearing and sustainable, helping you to be on the road and off to your adventures in no time. An effortless solution to help you realise your travel dreams.
Read More »Roof Problems – Can You Spot Them All?
Roger has a chat with Ross and Vicky about the roof problems they have been experiencing after recently installing windows..
Read More »Does Your Impact Driver Have These Features?
Panasonic EY76A1LJ2G 18V 2×5.0Ah Smart BL Impact Driver Kit 🛒 https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/panasonic-ey76a1x-dual-voltage-14-4v-18v-impact-driver-body-only The Panasonic EY76A1X 18V Smart BL Impact Driver Bare Unit is a next-generation impact driver available now. A compact, lightweight body combining durability and speed to make one of the most efficient impact drivers on the market. The Smart BL technology along with a new airflow design combine to …
Read More »Building Craft Boost – Achieve Excellence
The Building Crafts College has a long tradition of delivering high-quality education training in building crafts and building conservation. The emphasis of the work is to give all students the opportunity to reach their full potential and the expectations of the students are high.
Read More »Heat Pump Training Shockingly Bad – Whistleblower Reveals
Roger and Mike discuss the quality of the Heat Pump Training offered by one of the major players in the air source heat pump space.
Read More »Building Decking Steps — What You Need To Know
Roger, James and Ian are building decking steps and share with us a simple how-to, running from an elevated decking area down to the garden.
Read More »How To Cut Skirting Board With A Splayed Angle
Dan is about to cut skirting board and shows us how with bisecting angles.
Read More »How To Fix Low Water Pressure Problems with AccuBoost
I have been a plumber for over 40 years and one question I have heard over and over again is “What can you do to improve my mains water pressure?”. For a lot of my career, the answer was “not much” because boosting the flow and pressure on water mains used to require a complicated and expensive set-up or a …
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Read More »Dan & Greg Build a Pyramid Hipped Roof
'Can a Plumber Pitch a Double Hipped Roof?'-Roger meets Dan and Greg at the George & Dragon pub in Headcorn, to follow him building a wooden gazebo for a cocktail bar.
Read More »The Great CO2 Emissions Con That Governments Conspire In
This is why we will never lower our CO2 emissions, and how the con behind CO2 targets is something the Government will do their best to hide.
Read More »Skill Builder V Heat Geek | Heat Pump Argument
PART 2 ▶ https://youtu.be/BHLpJ5hK80k The Sticky Subject Of Air Source Heat Pumps Roger catches up with the Heat Geek team to discuss. Follow Heat Geek ↪ https://www.heatgeek.com ↪ https://www.youtube.com/HeatGeek ↪ https://www.facebook.com/heatgeek ↪ https://www.instagram.com/heat_geek ↪ https://twitter.com/_heatgeek Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) are an efficient and environmentally friendly heating and cooling solution that extracts heat from the outside air and transfers it …
Read More »Avoid a Life of Knee-dless Pain! | Toughbuilt Knee Pads
Toughbuilt Knee Pads Innovation - Knee pads are an essential piece of protective gear in many trades, particularly those that require extended periods of kneeling or working on hard surfaces. In professions such as construction, plumbing, flooring, and carpentry, workers often spend significant time on their knees, which can lead to chronic knee pain and long-term damage if proper protection is not used. "When you check out a ToughBuilt (Knee Pads) product, you'll probably think: I wish I'd thought of that. In a way, you did. Because before we start designing, we spend hours watching hard working professionals like you at work. Then we figure out how to make your life work easier, better, faster."
Read More »This Young Apprentice Will Make Your Brain Hurt
Roger visits Eliot at the Building Crafts College in Stratford.
Read More »How To Fix a Concealed Cistern WITHOUT Removing Tiles
Concealed cisterns are designed to be serviced and have parts replaced simply by removing the faceplate.
Read More »How to Build a Garden Room In 1 Day with The Insulated Panel Store
Roger and Abe assemble the Grande Garden Room Kit 3 from The Insulated Panel Store in one day.
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