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Trousers That Work as Hard as You Do – Only From Snickers Workwear
With as many as 40,000 stitches and up to 64 pieces of fabric in a single pair of Snickers Workwear trousers, it’s little wonder they’re built to last and the preferred choice of discerning tradesmen and women.
Read More »Tool Theft Campaign. What Has Been Achieved?
Roger catches up with Ian Elliott of CITS (Combined Industries Theft Solutions).
Read More »Construction Firms Can ‘Learn Lessons That Have an Immediate Impact’ From Government Subsidised Business Course
Construction firms are being told ‘don’t hesitate and get involved’ in the Government’s Help to Grow: Management Course.
Read More »Building Decking Steps — What You Need To Know
Roger, James and Ian show us how to build some simple stairs that run from an elevated decking area down to the garden.
Read More »The Great CO2 Con That Governments Conspire In
This is why we will never lower our CO2 emissions and how the con behind CO2 targets is something the Government will do their best to hide. Global warming is subject to some cooking of the CO2 figures to make us look good.
Read More »What’s That Noise Coming From Under The Floor?
Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send In Ask Skill Builder episode 35 Effy and Alex are hearing weird popping sounds coming from underneath their kitchen floor.
Read More »What Is A Blue Roof?
Roger looks at the Blue Roof sustainable drainage solution - what is a blue roof?
Read More »Why Has Your Wall Cracked? and What Can You Do?
Roger explains why your brick wall may have cracked and looks at what can be done to prevent this from happening.
Read More »Crooked Builder Stole £50K — What Happened Next?
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!
Read More »Leaking Roof That Wasn’t Leaking
Roger inspects another new build nightmare and talks to Reg about the disruption and huge cost of his ongoing leaking roof problem.
Read More »What is Multifoil Insulation? — With Byron Lawson
Byron Lawson from SuperFOIL explains the benefits of multifoil insulation. 🔗 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 …
Read More »What’s a Flitch Beam and What are The Benefits? ~ Extension #35
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Read More »9 Things Customers Hate About Builders
Roger restores order after his annoying customer video with a look at annoying things builders do.
Read More »9 Things That Really Annoy Your Builder
Roger’s on the warpath with 9 things to drive him and other builders mad. This episode is not sponsored by Yorkshire Tea. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Tea 01:14 The come on 02:08 Late start 02:28 Dust and noise 02:59 Vans 03:13 Mates rates 04:09 Mission creep 04:56 Price match 05:30 Money 06:35 Goodbye
Read More »Warm Roof vs Cold Roof. What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between a cold roof and a warm roof? Roger explains the benefits of both of these flat roof insulation systems and the potential problems that you might encounter when installing your flat roof.
Read More »A New Build Nightmare That Shouldn’t Happen
➤ Send us your new-build story: http://skill-builder.uk/send 🎬 Bathrooms playlist: https://bit.ly/3yaTFqi 🎬 Abacus Bathrooms playlist: https://bit.ly/3eYDdC0 Roger sees another cracked shower tray problem in a new-build house that has driven the owner to take legal action.
Read More »New Build Home Nightmares That CAN be Avoided
Roger looks at Eco Joists and the micro cracking defect with flooring and ceiling construction when floors are walked across causing plasterboard ceiling cracks and creaks below. CURA Homecare after-sales maintenance services to national housebuilders. https://www.cura-home-care.co.uk/portfolio-item/micro-cracking/
Read More »The Common Assessment Standard from CHAS: What you need to know
The rollout of a data-sharing agreement between Common Assessment Standard providers means the benefits of qualifying for the scheme are greater than ever.
Read More »What Are Cavity Trays & Where Are They Used?
What are cavity trays, do you need to use them and if so, where are they used?
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