Videos

What’s the difference between hard hats and bump caps and how do you know when to wear each one? Test your knowledge in our Skill Builder quiz in association with Scott Safety.   

Roger joins Stephen Parish, Hilti’s product manager for Inserts to find out more about the Hilti TE-YX Hammer Drill Bits said to be faster, lighter and better than other inserts. Hilti says the new Hilti TE-YX SDS-Max hammer drill bit is the most productive solution for reinforced concrete drilling, offering the longest lifetime with unmatched drilling speeds in concrete and …

Roger Bisby demonstrates how to lay Palio LooseLay by Karndean with K-Wave Friction Grip which is made for non-expert fitters such as tradespeople and general builders. It’s got the qualities of a luxury vinyl tile but it’s easier to lay. Palio LooseLay uses a unique friction-grip backing to hold the product in place without the need for adhesive. It creates …

Roger Bisby gets an introduction to the Hilti TE 30-A36 Cordless Combihammer which promises a cordless tool with the power of a corded one. If you like what you see don’t forget to like the video because the tool videos in the Hilti series with the most likes will be reviewed in depth.  Key technical data Voltage: 36 V Battery type: Li-ion …

Roger provides a demonstration of how to start your two-stroke engine the right way on your chainsaw, cut off saw or strimmer or leaf blower.

“This is one fast drill,” says Roger Bisby of the Hilti TE 6-A22 Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill when he tries it out in this new video.  Don’t forget to like the video on YouTube if you’d like to see more – the products from the Hilti series that get the most likes will get tested in depth. Features Extremely powerful …

Roger Bisby demonstrates how to fit tiled roof flashing on a Kelite roof window. www.keyliteroofwindows.com

In this video Roger Bisby demonstrates how to install an Elements Penta Shower Enclosure, a tilable shower enclosure which is ideal for small spaces.  

Skill Builder takes a look at the brand new Keylite Polar white PVC roof window range and finds out why it’s growing in popularity among installers and consumers alike. The Keylite Polar White PVC roof window range has been designed to establish a new standard in energy efficient roof windows. Combined with the fact that it’s easy to install and …

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 …

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

Roger is back at Abacus Bathrooms, this time to install a level access shower tray with a square end clip-lock drain.  

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 …

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 Service Centre 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 …

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 …

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 …

Roger takes a look at Keylite Roof Windows to see how it measures up and considers five reasons for choosing Keylite.