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Roger restores order after his annoying customer video with a look at annoying things builders do.

Roger points out the problems with building airtightness (also called envelope airtightness) in his latest rant. Further reading. ▶ Building airtightness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_airtightness ▶ What is Airtight Construction?: https://elrondburrell.com/blog/passivhaus-airtight-construction

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

How do you build a room on top of a garage? James, Ian and Roger move to the other end of the house for this building challenge in the first part of ‘how to build a bedroom on top of your garage’. _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip …

➤ 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.

James, Ian and Roger are getting close to the finish line. _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8 🎬 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI 🎬 6 Roofing Squares Compared: https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ 🎬 How to Make a Tusk Tenon Joint Like a Pro: https://youtu.be/osoItQj_blw _________________________________________________________________ Our thanks go to James …

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/

In the aftermath of the Champlain Towers collapse in Miami, Roger takes a look at why concrete fails and what can be done to prevent future disasters. ⬇ RELATED VIDEO LINKS ⬇ 🎬 Failing Building Materials: https://youtu.be/UiQNf9k795g 🎬 Cowboy Builders Rant: https://youtu.be/auZSQxJ_Dso Morandi Bridge image by mattiarainieri0 https://bit.ly/3qw955o

Creating a soundproof room is an excellent project for those looking to create a peaceful environment, free from external noise. Whether you’re setting up a home studio, a private study, or simply wish to enjoy tranquility in your living space, this guide will walk you through the essentials of building a soundproof room, with a focus on optimizing for the …

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Merner & Mason have joined James on our extension series to take care of plastering the ceilings and walls.

James is joined by Mark Wilmot from Surrey Staircases. https://www.surreystaircases.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/Surrey-Staircases-1601470206825815 _______________________ SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Timbond Rapid Fast Bond PU Adhesive: https://bit.ly/3u2dDS6 🛒 ForgeFast Wood Screws: https://amzn.to/3gMLiLT 🛒 DeWalt 18v Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3taIXN7 _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8 🎬 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI 🎬 6 …

Ian from the Supreme Finishing Company shows us how he builds stud walls.

Roger shows us how to repair a flat roof on a troublesome roof that's had several failed fix attempts.

James King shows us how to plasterboard around a roof window on our extension build series.

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