Flexible and fibre-reinforced, Dunlop LX-360 Fibre Leveller is an all-around smoothing and levelling compound which can be laid from 3mm up to 60mm.
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Showdown Time ~ Laser Level Review of 10 Models
Laser Level Review featuring 10 levels from Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch, Imex, Leica, Ox, Zokoun and Kaiweets to suit all budgets.
Read More »GMB London Win Full NHS Level Sick Pay and the London Living Wage for Outsourced ISS Workers at Homerton Hospital
The Trust has agreed to fund full NHS level sick pay for all ISS key workers at Homerton after a contentious battle by workers at the hospital.
Read More »Milwaukee Redstick Backbone Box Levels
Robin and Roger check out Milwaukee’s range of Redstick spirit levels on their latest builds. https://uk.milwaukeetool.eu/redstick-backbone-box-levels/
Read More »The Water Level – Best £10 You Ever Spent?
So we've covered spirit levels, laser levels and now we look at the oldest of all level measurement technologies, the water level.
Read More »Is Your Laser Level Really Level? How to Check
Roger takes another look at levels, this time it's the lasers. Roger gets his Bosch GCL 2-15 G green laser level out to make sure it's still in good working order.
Read More »Is Your Spirit Level… Level?
I bet you never thought your spirit level might not be level. Roger explains what you need to check and how an uneven level might waste huge amounts of time and money.
Read More »Level Decking, Cracked Lead & Damp Walls – ASB #11
Gary Maydew noticed that there were white marks on his lead flashing. Jimmy the builder has asked why are so many new plasterboard ceilings cracking after being plastered? Jim Cain moved to Cambridge from Atlanta, Georgia, and has a home in Ely with water pressure issues. Les Richards wants to install composite decking and have it level with the interior …
Read More »The NEW Mini Pocket Spirit Levels From Hultafors Tools
Now available in the UK with a modern design, clear-focus vials for levelling work in tight spaces. It’s always been Hultafors Tools’ vision to give professional tradesmen and women the best quality tools for optimal on-site performance. That’s why these NEW Mini Pocket spirit levels have now been added to its range of best in class levelling and marking equipment. …
Read More »Installing a Level Access Shower Tray with Clip-lock Drain
Roger is back at Abacus Bathrooms, this time to install a level access shower tray with a square end clip-lock drain.
Read More »A whole new level: Hultafors spirit level review
Roger Bisby sets out on a quest to find a better level and discovers a few things he didn’t know about spirit levels. Earlier this year I had a run of spirit level trouble which cost me half a day putting right a structure. I always check my level by turning it through 180 degs. but I didn’t check both …
Read More »How to: Lay floor levelling compound
Further to popular demand on Skill Builder’s YouTube channel, in this video Roger Bisby provides an indepth guide that shows how to lay floor levelling compound in association with Bostik. The first point Roger makes is that these are floor levelling compounds and not screeds, a screed is something that’s put down on top of concrete to form a level …
Read More »Stabila launches telescopic spirit level
Stabila has launched a telescopic spirit level, the Telescopic 80T, which offers the right length of level for any job while saving space in the tool bag. With one spirit level to do the work of several, the Stabila Telescopic 80T can be easily extended to the length needed, doing the job of up to three fixed-length levels in one. …
Read More »How to: Level a floor with self levelling compound
In this video Roger Bisby demonstrates how to level a floor with self levelling compound for the best results as well as talking through how to get the best out of latex modified self-levelling sub-floor compounds. In this example Roger uses Bostik’s Cempolatex to level a floor with self levelling compound, but the theory applies to most self levelling screeds …
Read More »Floor levelling compound
Saint-Gobain Weber‘s fibre-modified floor levelling compound is designed to offer fast and efficient renovation of existing floors, and floating floor construction, in domestic and commercial applications. weber.floor 4310 fibre flow is a pump-applied screed formulated from special cements, aggregates, binders and chemical admixtures that can be applied at depths between 5 – 50mm. It is supplied as a casein-free pre-blended …
Read More »Dewalt adds visibility and power to self-levelling laser line-up
Dewalt has combined its power tool battery and laser technology know-how and added a 10.8V red and green beam self-levelling cross-line and 360° line lasers to its portfolio. The DCE088D1G and DCE089D1G are the first models in the DEWALT range to feature a green diode. Industry trends have shown that green lasers are the future for applications in construction, specifically …
Read More »A Restraining Order on an Old Wall – No More Cracks!
https://youtu.be/bdLDahhFuVQ 🛠️ How to Stop Wall Movement Permanently • Assess the Wall Condition Look for signs of gable end wall movement, such as internal cracks. Determine if it’s surface-level damage or signs of structural stress. • Take Advantage of Access If scaffolding is already in place (e.g., for chimney work), it’s the perfect time to reinforce nearby walls. • Install …
Read More »Installer Goes Bust! Homeowners Stuck with Damp Patches
Proster Pinless Moisture Meter 🛒 https://amzn.to/4iB8Gsc Stormdry Masonry Waterproofing Cream 🛒 https://amzn.to/4bG13hX Dryzone Anti Condensation Paint 🛒 https://amzn.to/43AJiP2 ________________________ Problem Summary: Understanding the Damp Issue and Insulation Failure The homeowners in the video are experiencing random damp patches inside their house, which at first glance do not seem severe. However, these patches could become a more serious mould issue if …
Read More »Transform Your Garden with the Perfect Greenhouse: 5 Things to Consider
Transform your garden and pursue ways to extend growing seasons or cultivate plants that necessitate specific environmental conditions. A well-crafted greenhouse can fulfil these needs by offering a controlled environment shielded from unpredictable weather changes.
Read More »Damp Chimney? Don’t Waste Money Trying To Cure This Problem
Damp chimneys are a persistent issue – Many people struggle with moisture in their chimneys even after spending significant money on repairs.
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