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Leaking Roof That Wasn’t Leaking

Leaking Roof

An ongoing leaking roof Roger inspects another new build nightmare and talks to Reg about the disruption and huge cost of his problem.

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Heat Pump Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know

Heat Pump Secrets

Air Source Heat Pump Secrets.. Roger Joins Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2. Heat pumps work best when there’s less of a difference between the inside and outside temperatures. In much the same way that your fridge has to work harder in hot weather. This makes them a good match for underfloor heating systems. Floors cover a much bigger area than radiators so they don’t need to get as hot to provide the same amount of heat. Air source heat pumps also have a lower output than a gas or oil-fired boiler. This means they can’t deliver heat as quickly. Instead, they’re best used to heat your home up slowly over a longer period.

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What is Multifoil Insulation? — With Byron Lawson

Multifoil Insulation

The benefits of multifoil insulation Byron Lawson from SuperFOIL explains… 🔗 https://www.superfoil.co.uk Multifoils explained — FAQ from PBC Today So how does multifoil insulation work? It’s not magic but multifoil insulation controls the three mechanisms of heat transfer; radiation, conduction and convection. The low emissivity outer layers reflect up to 95% of infra-red radiation back into the house and prevent …

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How To Install a Ground Source Heat Pump

Install a Ground Source Heat Pump

Install A Ground Source Heat Pump - Sponsored by Worcester Bosch A heat pump is a relatively new technology in the UK although they are widely used in Scandinavia and many parts of Europe where there is an abundance of renewably sourced electricity. A heat pump takes energy from outside and transfers it into heat to be circulated around a heating and hot water system. A heat pump uses electricity to run the components of a heat pump, principally a fan, compressor and circulating pumps to transfer the energy from the heat source into the heat sink or heating system.

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The Crazy Cost of Going Cordless?

Going Cordless

The next time you are considering buying a new power tool you are very likely to be going cordless. That is not me reading your mind, it is what all those sales and marketing people have been drip-feeding us in our sleep. It may well be true that a cordless is the best choice but as I am about to explain it might not.

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Building An Oast House – Part 1

Building An Oast House

Dan Cox Building An Oast House.. Skill Builder meets Grand Designs as Roger Bisby joins Dan Cox on his exciting Kentish Oast house project.

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Sick of Tool Theft? Watch This & Join The Fight!

Tool Theft

Fighting Tool Theft Find your MP: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP Find your Police and Crime Commissioner: https://www.apccs.police.uk/find-your-pcc MP letter template: https://skill-builder.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MP_Letter.rtf MP LETTER TEMPLATE (copy and paste) *********************************** Dear [INSERT NAME OF MP] I would like to bring to your attention a national crime wave that is affecting a great many trades people, causing many to go out of business or suffer mental …

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Can You Help Liam Get His Stolen Van Back?

Stolen Van

Oakwood Garden Rooms: https://youtu.be/t8qMtDRo0RQ @Oakwood Garden Rooms The Impact Of A Stolen Van Can Be Significant Van theft has become a growing concern in many urban and rural areas, driven by the high demand for commercial vehicles and their valuable contents. Thieves often target vans for their cargo, which can include expensive tools, equipment, or goods, making these vehicles prime …

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Battery Powered Nailers ~ DeWalt v Milwaukee v HiKOKI

Battery Powered Nailers

Real Builders On Battery Powered Nailers The Milwaukee M18 FFN, DeWalt DCN692N and HiKOKI NR1890DC framing nailers are out for review on-site for feedback from real builders who use nailers every day. Will they be willing to swap their Paslode gas nailers for the latest battery-powered machines?

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Can You Really Cut Your Heating Bills & Save Money?

Heating Bills

Underfloor Heating Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvRh7uimDQfc-jiaMhAXBTesbMJhwJt-R Mighton weatherstripping, staff and parting bead https://www.mightonproducts.com/products/sash-window-hardware/weatherstripping-beads Cutting heating bills can significantly ease household expenses and contribute to energy efficiency. Simple measures such as improving insulation, sealing drafts around windows and doors, and using programmable thermostats can drastically reduce heating costs. Regular maintenance of heating systems ensures they operate efficiently, while switching to energy-efficient appliances or …

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