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Capel #9 – Installing a Korniche Roof Lantern
Roger and Robin see if they can install three Korniche Roof Lanterns in one morning and get Robin home and dry! Perfect for lightening dark rooms.
Read More »The Capel Building Project Series #7 – Walls & Roof Assembly
The Capel Building Project series follows the renovation and extension of an unusual property designed by architect Michael Newberry in Surrey. Carpenter and Builder Robin Clevett is taking the first glass and steel house in the UK which was built in 1957 and extending it and refurbishing it, including the addition of a pool house, while paying homage to its …
Read More »Capel Build Part 5 – Robin’s cladding vlog update
In this fifth video from the Capel Build series Robin Clevett gives us a solo update vlog while Roger is away on holiday and we take a look at his approach to cladding. Robin is currently doing the exterior cladding for the summer house. Robin explains the importance of ventilation and airspace when assembling your tongue and groove cladding. Lots …
Read More »Cutting Roof Timbers – Capel Build #4
This is the fourth part of our second building project series on Skill Builder where we look at cutting roof timbers.
Read More »The Capel Build Part 3 – Timber Frames
This is the third part of our second building project series on Skill Builder. The Capel Build sees carpenter and builder Robin Clevett renovate and extend an unusual property in Surrey. In this episode we look at the timber frames. Robin has now taken delivery of the timber frame which was a day’s work in itself as some of the …
Read More »Pecavoid Max Frank ~ The Capel Build #2
It’s time for the second instalment of the Capel Build which follows the renovation and extension of an unusual property designed by architect Michael Newberry in Surrey. Carpenter and Builder Robin Clevett is taking the first glass and steel house in the UK which was built in 1957 and extending it and refurbishing it while paying homage to its original …
Read More »The Capel Build part 1: The foundations
This is the start of our second building project series on Skill Builder. The Capel Build follows the renovation and extension of an unusual property designed by architect Michael Newberry in Surrey. Carpenter and Builder Robin Clevett is taking the first glass and steel house in the UK which was built in 1957 and extending it and refurbishing it while …
Read More »Have You Seen a Bigger Roof Lantern?
The Korniche roof lantern’s simple design means it is capable of being fitted in minutes and glazed in seconds. It is the fastest and easiest kit to install on the market.
Read More »Measuring Hack – Robin’s Trade Tricks
Robin shows us a neat trick for measuring, marking and cutting Elements board for the bathrooms at the Capel Build.
Read More »XL Joinery Factory Tour – Robin’s Quest for Doors
Robin visits the XL Joinery factory in Leeds to pick his doors for the Capel Build.
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