If you’re hiring scaffolding on a regular basis to do jobs such as window replacements, roofline repairs and even short duration roofing jobs here’s a product we’ve come across that could save you time and money and put you back in control of your work because you will no longer be waiting around for scaffolding. It’s called the Easi-Dec access …
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Keylite says that you can get their roof window from the box into the roof in two minutes. In this video Roger Bisby puts their claims to the test. www.keyliteroofwindows.com
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Roger is back at Abacus Bathrooms, this time to install a level access shower tray with a square end clip-lock drain.
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In this latest video Roger Bisby shares a trick he has been using for years to move steels and concrete beams. “It helps to have inflatable tyres especially on rough ground. I had some help but you could do this on your own if you levered up the end and propped it first. I am sure you can come up …
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In the first in a series of videos about Hilti, Skill Builder finds out how the brand delivers the industry leading service offering that makes it such a popular choice on large construction sites. Hilti makes great claims for its service and repair; they say they can turn around a repair in three days or you don’t pay for it. …
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According to the HSE, respirable crystalline silica (RCS), often referred to as Silica Dust, is the second biggest risk to construction workers, following asbestos. Knowledge is power when it comes to staying protected, which is why Skill Builder has joined forces with Scott Safety to create this educational video. If you, or anyone you know, works with Silica Dust, please …
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In this video Roger Bisby demonstrates how to fit a weather resistant door from JB Kind. Doors which swell in the winter and shrink in the summer are a common problem for homeowners. JB Kind’s External Extreme door offers a more stable solution as it’s made with Medite Tricoya Extreme Durable MDF, a groundbreaking construction material which we have covered …
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Roger Bisby visits Marley Eternit HQ in Burton on Trent to try the Marley Eternit Universal Dry Verge Fixing System. Each roof verge unit is said to be simple and fast to install while offering the stepped appearance of a traditional mortar bedded verge – Roger puts these claims to the test. Marley Eternit Universal Dry Verge is designed to …
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Roger takes a look at the Keylite Roof Window to see how it measures up and considers five reasons for choosing the brand, including: – Ease of Fitting with the Flick Fit bracket – Spring loaded finger hinge makes sash fitting easier and safer – Built in thermal collar for better performance – Lower profile as standar – Top quality …
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Can screeding be made quick and easy using flow screeds? In this video Roger Bisby visits Weber’s training academy in Bedford to find out. Instead of having a ready-mix product you can use Weber’s bagged screeds which provide strong, relatively thin screeds which are ideal for use over warm water underfloor heating. Unlike gypsum based flow screeds the cement based …
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