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So we've covered spirit levels, laser levels and now we look at the oldest of all level measurement technologies, the water level.
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How to Drill Through Tiles Without Cracking Them
When you have completed your tiling you might be dreading the prospect of ruining that work when you have to drill the tiles for your bathroom accessories, cabinet, shelves and other fittings.
Read More »Damp Mystery Italian Style & Nasty Little Leak – ASB #22
Adrian Ling's bathroom has stained skirting board, swelling and vinyl flooring with bubbling.
Read More »High Torque Cordless Impact Wrench from Milwaukee
Robin's last episode from Dublin and we sign off with a cordless impact wrench. The high torque Milwaukee M18 FUEL ONE-KEY ONEFHIWF34.
Read More »Milwaukee Cordless Table Saw – Robin’s Site Test
Robin takes a closer look at the cordless table saw last seen in the Dublin review video. After two months of using this saw onsite we might not be able to get it back from him.
Read More »Easy DIY Solution to Treat Rising Damp in Walls
We show you how to treat damp walls in an old house internally with Dryrod from Safeguard Europe, their latest development in Rising Damp treatment.
Read More »Who Should Project Manage an Extension? ASB #21
Chris Evans is buying a house and wants to fit a new bathroom. He's watched our videos and wants to make sure the bathroom is waterproof.
Read More »Theft Awareness for Trades – 4 step Defence
The detrimental effect that can be experienced by tradesmen as a result of theft is huge. Loss of earnings, and having to replace your tools, can leave you in a struggling position. Therefore, it is important as a tradesperson to be theft aware. Be one step ahead of thieves, protect yourself and your livelihood in 4 simple steps:
Read More »Loft Conversion Advice & Tiling onto Tiles ~ ASB #20
Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Bhajan Pabla has syphon problems in with his toilet that’s not functioning properly. Jake Mariner wants to do a loft conversion on a budget. Phil Bishop wants to know if it’s possible to tile onto tiles. Rob Field is refitting a shower enclosure and trying to decide on the fittings.
Read More »4 Ways to Attract More Women into the Construction Sector
Women are under-represented in construction. Only 3% of manual trades, 5% of engineering, 8% of haulage and 12% of construction roles are filled by women. Companies who take steps to attract more women on board, often outperform those that don’t.
Read More »Dreadful Monocouche Render Stains – Roger’s Rant
Despite its durability and aesthetic appeal, monocouche render can sometimes develop stains over time due to various factors. Time for another one of Roger's Rants. He has seen too many stained Monocouche renders and wants to share his thoughts.
Read More »First Fix HiKOKI Cordless Framing Nailer
Robin takes a quick look at the HiKOKI NR1890DC first fix cordless framing nailer.
Read More »Tricky Joists & Wonky Ceiling – ASB #19
Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send A full range of Built-In, timber to timber, long leg and face fix joist hangers, all designed and manufactured in house. https://tecoproducts.co.uk
Read More »Cordless Dust Extraction with DeWalt DCV586M
DeWALT have the answer to an old problem with their DCV586M 54V XR FLEXVOLT M-CLASS EXTRACTOR with Wireless Tool Control allows the user to operate the extractor from a wireless remote.
Read More »Plumbers v Sparks v Chippies – Peugeot Challenge
We were invited to take part in Peugeot’s Surround Rear Vision Tradesman Challenge so we took Robin and ‘Little Hand’ Jubi along to make up the Chippie Team and go up against the Plumber Team including James Lawrence from Plumberparts and Phil Rawlingson, and the other team was the sparks with the pairing of Joe Amps and AJ Cookson. https://skill-builder.uk/peugeot-partner-van-on-a-mission-to-end-reversing-accidents-with-surround-rear-vision-technology …
Read More »Cool Compact Cordless – Milwaukee M12 System
The cordless job site is becoming a more realistic goal and Robin has made the leap with most of his tools, but can Milwaukee's new cordless range help with completing the transition?
Read More »Driveway Sealers & Things Beyond Repair – ASB #18
Send us your pictures and videos: http://skill-builder.uk/send Alastair is about to get a new block driveway and asks should he seal the drive and what block paving sealant would we recommend. Everbuild and Sika are two options. Everbuild Path and Paving Sealers: https://www.everbuild.co.uk The Sika range includes elastic sealing and bonding solutions, joint sealants for facades or resistant sealants for …
Read More »Is Off-site Construction the Future?
Off-site construction is the completion of elements or components for a structure at another location in a factory environment. The many advantages to this method, including reduced carbon emissions and shorter construction time plausibly outweigh the disadvantages.
Read More »Omnie LowBoard 15 Underfloor Heating
The first floor is completed using Omnie LowBoard 15. LowBoard is a 15mm thick square-edged wood board water underfloor heating panel floated or mechanically fixed over a flat and even timber or solid subfloor.
Read More »The Modern Slavery Act – What You Need to Know
You’ve probably heard of the Modern Slavery Act but you might be unsure about whether or not it affects your organisation.
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