YFOOD COMPLETE MEAL TASTER PACK – Use code “BUILDER10” for a 10% discount 🛒 https://bit.ly/skillbuilder_yfood Skill Builder meets Grand Designs as Roger Bisby joins Dan Cox on his exciting Kentish oast house project. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Makita GN900SE Gas Nailer: https://amzn.to/3DggA6y 🛒 Dead On Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B …
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A Common Door Hanging Problem Sorted
Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk See Dan at Toolfair – 29th & 30th March 2022 🔗 https://toolfair.info/exhibition/alexandra-palace/ Tactical Edition F-16 Nighthawk Finishing/Framing Hammer 🔗 https://www.kinetic-customs.com
Read More »The Ugly Truth About New Inventions
Roger gives his thoughts on inventors and the obsessive mindset that can be a blessing or a curse. Ladder safety video: https://youtu.be/n9RcWKBzs24 🛒 Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk FURTHER READING 100 Famous Inventors and Their Best Invention Ideas 🔗 https://www.cadcrowd.com/blog/100-famous-inventors-and-their-best-invention-ideas/ The 60 Worst Inventions of All Time 🔗 https://howchoo.com/technology/worst-inventions The Darker Side of Invention 🔗 https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-darker-side-of-invention/-QWx8cSx6BC7LQ?hl=en
Read More »The Storm Took New Roof In Less Than a Minute?
Roger follows Dan on another roof construction project. This one didn’t exactly go to plan.
Read More »Plasterboard — Why All The Colours?
Why are there so many different types of plasterboard? Roger explains.
Read More »Parapet Walls — Are They A Good Idea?
Roger looks at the pros and cons of parapet walls. Check out the Steve Roofer channel and London Flat Roofing. https://www.youtube.com/SteveRoofer https://londonflatroofing.co.uk
Read More »Where’s James? Surprising News – Extension #39
James has some big news that has surprised everybody in the Skill Builder team.
Read More »Spray Foam Insulation — The Ugly Truth?
Roger explains the pros and cons of having spray foam insulation in your house. Spray foam insulation explained by the Which? Team. Also called spray polyurethane foam (SPF), it is an alternative to traditional building insulation. It’s versatile and can be used to insulate your roof, loft, walls and floor, helping to retain warmth and reduce energy costs. PROS AND …
Read More »Would You Live In This House?
Dan Cox completes work on the Kentish oast house project. Check out Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Makita GN900SE Gas Nailer: https://amzn.to/3DggA6y 🛒 Dead On Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B 🛒 Swanson 7-inch Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3jigG5M __________________________ More info on oast houses: The Hop Farm Country Park at Beltring. 🔗 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hop_Farm The …
Read More »Building An Oast House – Part 2
Dan Cox continues his work on the Kentish oast house project. Check out Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk __________________________ More info on oast houses: The Hop Farm Country Park at Beltring. 🔗 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hop_Farm The story behind those weird oast house buildings all over Kent and Sussex 🔗 https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/full-story-behind-those-weird-3887160 A history and description of English Oast houses 🔗 http://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Oast-Houses Enjoy a nice …
Read More »Unbelievably Simple Roof Construction Trick
🔗 Dan Cox Playlist: https://bit.ly/3F879Im 🛒 Ultimate Roofing Square: essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk
Read More »The End Is Nigh (hopefully not for James) – Extension #38
James isn’t feeling great this week, so it’s a good job he’s got plenty of help. _______________________ 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 _________________________________________________________________ …
Read More »Why Do You Have Condensation in Your New Roof?
ROGER RECOMMENDS: Cromar Vent 3 high-performance breathable roof underlay ▶ https://www.cromarbuildingproducts.com/products/vent3 DuPont Tyvek Supro Breather Membrane ▶ https://bit.ly/3cjJoyH Klober Permo Air Vapour Permeable Air Breathable Roof Underlay ▶ https://klober.co.uk/product/pitched-roofing/membranes/permo-air Thermafleece Breather Membrane 100gsm ▶ https://bit.ly/3nosZ2s
Read More »How To Fit A Shower Tray So It’s Watertight – Extension #37
Roger and James fit a Mira Flight shower tray, confident that it’ll be leak-free for many years. ▶ https://www.mirashowers.co.uk/shower-trays Classi Seal Flexible Waterproof Upstand 🛒 https://amzn.to/3kwa6ss Everbuild Aquaseal Waterproof Tanking Membrane 🛒 https://amzn.to/30m5372 OB1 Multi-Surface Sealant & Adhesive 🛒 https://amzn.to/3c5snIv _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8 …
Read More »How to Fit Skirting Boards & Architraves The Cox Way
Check out Dan’s Ultimate Roofing Square 🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk Dan shows us how he likes to fit skirting boards & architraves.
Read More »What’s a Flitch Beam and What are The Benefits? ~ Extension #35
James explains what a flitch beam is and what the benefits are. Plus we have a new face. ForgeFast Elite Timber Fixing Screw 🛒 https://bit.ly/2YyBjT9 SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 M12 FID Compact 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver: https://amzn.to/2ZgKad3 🛒 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS …
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. ForgeFast Elite Timber Fixing Screw 🛒 https://bit.ly/2YyBjT9 SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Dan’s Ultimate Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 DeWalt DCF809N Impact Driver: https://amzn.to/3FusiM4 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series …
Read More »How to Fit Staircase Spindles & Handrail Like a Pro
Check out Dan’s Apps and Ultimate Roofing Square 🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk Dan Cox shows us how to fit your staircase spindles and handrails like a pro. ____________________________________ SEE DAN’S OTHER SKILL BUILDER VIDEOS 🎬 Roof Construction Trade Masterclass: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI 🎬 Roof Framing Masterclass British Style: https://youtu.be/OSDUZPV8GB0 🎬 Dan’s 2-minute Tip: https://youtu.be/rRdUfL3cwbQ 🎬 6 Roofing Squares Compared: https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ
Read More »Door Lock & Handle Fitting – Extension #33
James has another tale of woe! We also see Ian fit the door locks and handles. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B 🛒 Stanley Bailey Chisel: https://amzn.to/3ER84Md _______________________ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5 🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8 🎬 Ultimate …
Read More »Breaking Through – The Extension 31
Roger makes his weekly trip to see what James is up to. SHOPPING LINKS 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Dead On DOS22M Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B 🛒 Snapback Chalk Line: https://amzn.to/3sGndZj _______________________ 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 🎬 …
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