New Part L Building Regulations state that from 15th June 2022, all new homes must produce 31% less CO2 emissions than what is currently acceptable. Therefore, the construction of new dwellings must comply with the increased energy performance standards as set in the new regulations. Roger has taken a deep dive into the updated Part L of the building regulations for 2022.
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Product Roundup #2 ~ More Great Building Products
Its time for a Product Roundup - All the best kit for your projects!
Read More »Our M-oast Unusual Build
YFOOD COMPLETE MEAL TASTER PACK – Use code βBUILDER10β for a 10% discount π https://bit.ly/skillbuilder_yfood Skill Builder meets Grand Designs as Roger Bisby joins Dan Cox on his exciting and unusual build – A Kentish oast house project. SHOPPING LINKS π Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk π Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr π Makita GN900SE Gas Nailer: https://amzn.to/3DggA6y π Dead …
Read More »PongoPay β The App For Builder & Customer Harmony
Pongo is the app that allows builders and clients to agree to job terms and make payments for work safely and efficiently.
Read More »Builders’ Talk Group – Tool Theft Victim Support
Roger discusses the ongoing tool theft crisis with Liz Gribbin from the Builders’ Talk Group. Van Security Talk Group: https://builderstalkgroup.com/van-talk-group/ Facebook Groups Builders’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Btgark Carpenters’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Woodisgooditsinyourblood Plasterers’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/plastererstalkgroup Electricians’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Electricianstalk Plumbers’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Plumbertalk Decorators’ Talk Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/Decoratorstalkgroup About the Builders Talk Group Builders Talk Group is the only trade group run …
Read More »Product Roundup β Ep 1 of New Skill Builder Show
Roger introduces the all-new Skill Builder Product Roundup Show which includes the True Position Tools Cabinet Hardware Jig.
Read More »Building a Garden Office? Sustainability Concerns to Think About When Planning
Choosing a good location is a key stage in the planning process, when it comes to building a garden office.
Read More »So Many Builders Fail To Get These 2 Things Right..
Most builders fail to understand.. Patio door thresholds & Shower tray edges. Roger is back with another rant.
Read More »Cowboy Builder Stole Β£50K β 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 »Building An Oast House – Part 2
Building An Oast House
Read More »Building An Oast House – Part 1
Dan Cox Building An Oast House.. Skill Builder meets Grand Designs as Roger Bisby joins Dan Cox on his exciting Kentish Oast house project.
Read More »Sustainable Building β The Whole Story
If youβre serious about creating a truly sustainable build, the importance of understanding the entire supply chain when considering materials, methods and products to use is critical.
Read More »Building an Extension On Your Property in 2022: 4 Things to Remember Before Your Start
Owning a property is something that many of us spend our lives dreaming about. Being able to find the right house on the market right through to receiving the keys in your hand, is a truly exciting process and one that canβt be matched. For the most part, people buy a property that fits their needs entirely. At the same …
Read More »Bradfords Building Supplies Talks Sustainability At National Self Build & Renovation Show
Bradfords Building Supplies will be sharing advice on how to improve the environmental sustainability of self-build projects at the National Self Build & Renovation Show.
Read More »How To Build a Pitched Roof Dormer in a Day – Extension #34
James and Ian attempt to build a pitched roof dormer in one day...
Read More »9 Things Customers Hate About Builders
What Do You Hate About Builders? Roger restores order after his annoying customer video, with a look at annoying things builders do.
Read More »The Ugly Truth About Airtight Buildings
Roger points out the problems with Airtight Buildings (also called envelope airtightness) in his latest rant.
Read More »9 Things That Really Annoy Your Builder
How To Annoy Your Builder - Roger's on the warpath with 9 things to drive him and other builders mad.
Read More »Building A Room On Top of a Garage
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'.
Read More »A New Build Nightmare That Shouldn’t Happen
NEW BUILD NIGHTMARE β€ Send us your new-build story: http://skill-builder.uk/send π¬ Bathrooms playlist: https://bit.ly/3yaTFqi π¬ 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.
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