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Bathroom Renovation #10 – Final Fitting
In our final part of the bathroom renovation series, Roger sorts out the pressure with a new Kingspan unvented cylinder and Jubi joins us to take care of fitting the furniture and putting the finishing touches to our epic installation season. Special thanks go to Abacus for supporting this series: www.abacus-bathrooms.co.uk Tools and materials used in this video series: Abacus …
Read More »Bathroom Renovation #9 – Time for Tiling
Roger fixes a few final plumbing jobs before Martin the tiler from Abacus comes in to start the tiling the bathroom. Martin also puts the LED lights in the tiled recess shower shelves to complete the shower area. Special thanks go to Abacus for supporting this series: www.abacus-bathrooms.co.uk Tools and materials used in this video series: Abacus Elements Ultimate Construction …
Read More »Bathroom Renovation #8 – Ready for Tiling
It’s almost time for the tiler to start work, so Roger has to get the bath connected, the tray down, underfloor heating hooked up and the elements board down onto the KST adhesive which will give us a level bathroom floor. Special thanks go to Abacus for supporting this series: https://www.abacus-bathrooms.co.uk Installing an Infinity Single Fall Shower Tray – https://youtu.be/5CbsdvF3l0Q …
Read More »Bathroom Renovation #7 – Bath Surround
It's time to work out the best fixing solution for the Abacus Multi-Design Tileable Bath Surround Kit, which is made from the same material as the Elements tile backer board.
Read More »Bathroom Renovation #6 – Elements Board
Now the bathroom is starting to take shape and with the Elements board covering up the stud work, plumbing and wiring, a real sense of progress is hitting the team.
Read More »Bathroom Renovation #5 – Piping Up & Plumbing Tips
Episode #5 of our bathroom renovation series, piping up and plumbing tips with Abacus bathrooms. We'll show you how to renovate a bathroom.
Read More »CCF Invests in Hire-It Service in the North East
To help meet the demand from local building contractors and installers looking for quick and reliable access to tools and equipment on a hire basis, CCF has made the service a permanent fixture in Newcastle. The Hire-It service, which was first introduced on a trial basis last year, has been well received by building professionals who can now get specialist …
Read More »Bathroom Renovation #4 – Stud Pre-wall
Episode #4 of our bathroom renovation series. Over the course of this video series, we will show you how to renovate a bathroom from start to finish.
Read More »Bathroom Renovation #3 – Shower Tray Prep
The shower tray (or shower former) sits inside the existing floor which means cutting into a very old structure and peering into the past.
Read More »Bathroom Renovation #1 – Demolition & Rip Out
The first episode of our new bathroom renovation series in association with Abacus bathrooms. Over the course of this video series, we will show you how to renovate a bathroom from start to finish. This is the demolition & rip out and demolition of the old bathroom before the new wet room can be built. Tools and materials used in …
Read More »Karcher Professional Vacuum Cleaner Review
I connect the Karcher professional vacuum to various power tools from circular saws to electric planers the hose is nice and long and the machine itself is stable and on good castors so it moves freely as you work.
Read More »Building an Extension #10 – Soffits & Roof Underlay
Part 10 of our extension series sees Roger & Robin up on the roof to deal with the soffits, breather membranes and a few other bits to take us up to roof tiles.
Read More »Vuba Resin Bound DIY Kits
We are often asked if laying a resin bound drive is a DIY job? The short answer is yes but of course, a lot depends on the kit you use and your DIY skills.
Read More »Kingspan Albion Ultrasteel Unvented Water Cylinder
Roger guides you through the theory behind the installation of a Kingspan Albion Ultrasteel unvented hot water cylinder. In the UK the installation of all hot water cylinders, vented and unvented, is notifiable to Building Control and should be carried out by a qualified competent person. The unvented cylinder incorporates multi-level safety systems and has a superb safety record. Roger …
Read More »Stabila Precise Measurement at Toolfair
Another one of Robin’s favourite brands, STABILA. Find out why they’re so popular with trades. More from Stabila Standard spirit levels The best quality will prove its worth. Sooner or later. Every craftsman knows that not everything runs smoothly on the construction site. How good it is then when you can rely on the fact that your tools will not …
Read More »Oh so Quiet – Milwaukee Surge Review
Roger Bisby takes a closer look at Milwaukee’s Surge Power Impact driver which has been designed to reduce the noise at source rather than relying on PPE. The impact driver has become most tradesman’s go to tool for fixings. Not only is it small and light it punches well above its weight. Unlike a drill driver there is also no …
Read More »Quarter of Brits Concerned About the Quality of New Build Homes
Nearly a quarter (24%) of people consider a lack of quality of build to be a major disadvantage of buying a new build home over an older property, according to a recent survey by BLP Insurance, a specialist residential warranty and commercial latent defects insurer. People living in the north of England (29%) were more likely to view a lack …
Read More »Day in the life: Stuart Roache (Screwfix top tradesperson 2018)
Skill Builder’s ‘Day in the life’ feature takes a look at a typical day in the life of different tradespeople. In this installment, we talk to Plumber/Carpenter and married father of three Stuart Roache, the winner of Screwfix’s Top Tradesperson 2018. After deciding on a career change at the age of 30 Stuart trained at night college for six-years before becoming …
Read More »Construction Still Most Dangerous Industry, Particularly for Older Workers
The Health and Safety Executive has released figures for work-related fatal injuries, showing an increase in injuries occurring in the construction industry.
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