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Roger introduces the all-new Skill Builder Product Roundup Show which includes the True Position Tools Cabinet Hardware Jig.

Roger looks at the Blue Roof sustainable drainage solution - what is a blue roof?

Another shockingly bad shower installation, made worse because it was installed by a well-known installer.

Roger explains why your brick wall may have cracked and looks at what can be done to prevent this from happening.

Boundary is a next-generation smart alarm. Design your own system. No surveys. No contracts.

Charring wood - Roger takes a look at this ancient technique to protect wood from the elements. By slightly charring the surface of the wood without combusting the whole piece, the wood becomes water-proof through the carbonisation and is thus more durable. It also protects against insects and makes the wood fire retardant.

Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Ask Skill Builder Playlist: https://bit.ly/3j7heJT A leaking conservatory roof can be a frustrating issue.. leading to water damage and a loss of insulation efficiency. Addressing the problem promptly is crucial to prevent further damage and costly repairs. In ASB#30 Diane Morris has an old leaking conservatory roof and wonders if this could be …

Roger gives his thoughts on inventors, their inventions and the obsessive mindset that can be a blessing or a curse.

Stormproof Garden Fencing - Roger looks at what can be done when installing your fence to prevent damage caused by strong winds.

Roger and Steve prepare the floor and install the underfloor heating system while Matthew lays the pillow edged travertine tiles on the 35A Extension.

Roger digs deeper into the pros and cons of parapet walls.

Most builders fail to understand.. Patio door thresholds & Shower tray edges. Roger is back with another rant.

Roger follows Dan on another roof construction project. This one didn’t exactly go to plan.

Roger has a chat with Rajiv, who has had a nightmare experience with a rogue trader who took thousands of pounds from him and another family member and did not deliver the extension job promised, yet another cowboy builder case!

Roger looks at the challenges presented when waterproofing a basement. Rubi Kasuto — Back To Basement: https://www.backtobasement.co.uk We’ll be visiting Back To Basement to see Rubi’s basement conversions and look at concrete waterproofing, sump pumps and treating wet basement walls and flooding.

Why are there so many different types of plasterboard? Roger explains.

Roger explains the reason why your new light fitting could be tripping. Image credit: http://www.lightwiring.co.uk

Parapet Walls - Roger investigates the pros and cons. Parapet walls are low walls that extend above the edge of a roof, balcony, or terrace. They can be purely decorative, but often serve practical purposes like providing safety barriers, concealing roof elements, or controlling water runoff. In addition, they can help with fire protection by preventing flames from spreading between buildings.

James has some big news that has surprised everybody in the Skill Builder team.

2 for 1 Shower Problems Roger encounters two very familiar old problems in one location.   Leaking Shower Problem