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Sales of Sound Insulation Boom During Coronavirus Lockdown
240% increase in sound insulation foam sales with Coronavirus drastically changing the way we conduct our lives, with millions now remote-working.
Read More »Dickies Tests New Range With Bolton Wanderers FC
Dickies has teamed up with Bolton Wanderers FC to test its new Advanced Waterproof Technology range at the University of Bolton Stadium.
Read More »Pole Barn Roof – Dan Cox
Daniel Cox shows us how he uses his Ultimate Roofing Square to pitch a pole barn roof.
Read More »I Wish I’d Thought of This ~ 2-Minute Tip
Dan Cox has a nice little 2-minute tip for you which may change the way you fit fascia boards. Irwin Quick-Grip Mini Clamps 🛒 https://amzn.to/3dL0s0o The Ultimate Roofing Square Makes Pitched Roof Construction Easy 🛒 https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk
Read More »Festool ISC 240 – Cutting Insulation Like a Dream
Freehand or guided with rail, working on roofing, scaffolding or flooring – the Festool ISC 240 is the optimal solution for cutting insulation.
Read More »The Saw Horse – An Apprentice Carpenter Test
When I was at college, they said to me, the first thing you need as a carpenter is a saw horse or single bevel trestle. I want you to do it yourselves. It's thoroughly enjoyable.
Read More »Loft Conversion – Damn, we missed it! LoftCon #3
After a week away in Harrogate filming another project, Roger visits James on the loft conversion project only to find it has progressed much further than he’d hoped! GRP roofing by Fibreglass Roof Systems Call Benjamin O’Neill on 07770 676869 Our thanks go to James King for letting Roger film this loft conversion series. The Supreme Finishing Company can be …
Read More »New Mobile Construction App By EasyBuild UK
Award-winning construction software company EasyBuild UK launch new Mobile App.
Read More »How to Stop Condensation in Your Loft Space
Condensation is one of the most common issues faced by British homeowners. It’s estimated that at least 1 in 5 UK homes suffers from excess condensation, often in the loft space. There are many reasons for this which we’ll discuss further below, but one of the most common causes includes the measures we take to make our homes more energy …
Read More »New Visqueen Radon Protection Membrane Meets Latest Building Regulations
Visqueen, manufacturer of gas protection and waterproofing membranes, has launched a new version of its radon membrane to meet the BBA building standards, which come into effect on September 1st 2020.
Read More »The Completed Project – Garden Room #8
Robin gives us a tour of the completed garden room. This type of garden room is ideal for use as an office, photographic studio, workshop, man cave or playroom.
Read More »Forticrete Low Pitch Roof Window System
Looking for low pitch roofing options? Roger takes a look at the Forticrete roofing solution for roof windows with a pitch as low as a 10º and gives a helping hand with the installation. Before now, the minimum pitch for most roof window installations has been 15°, and even at that pitch problems can occur. Homeowners want a lower pitch …
Read More »Roofus, Roof Construction Made Simple – KB#6
The Roofus square carpentry tool, a game-changing product for carpentry, steel fabrication and roof construction. The movable ruler can be positioned at any angle, allowing for vertical and horizontal levelling.
Read More »The Heat is on – Hot Work Fires on the Rise
Hot work fires on construction sites are on the rise. CHAS, the supply chain risk management experts, explain what you need to remember when undertaking this type of work. More than a quarter of all accidental fires on construction sites are sparked by ‘hot work’, according to Freedom of Information data obtained by insurer Zurich. Combustible materials can be easily …
Read More »Is There No Such Thing as Rising Damp?
The anti-rising damp brigade is lead by a couple of gurus, who tell us there's no such thing as rising damp, are deaf to any argument but their own.
Read More »Dreadful Monocouche Render Stains – Roger’s Rant
Despite its durability and aesthetic appeal, monocouche render can sometimes develop stains over time due to various factors. Time for another one of Roger's Rants. He has seen too many stained Monocouche renders and wants to share his thoughts.
Read More »New Plaster Research Heralds the End of Lime
New plaster research heralds the end of lime While conservation officers and others are keen to ensure the use of traditional lime-based plasters and renders on listed and heritage buildings; research into new technology by Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – suggests that better, more effective options are available. The preference for lime …
Read More »Tenant Complaints Could Soar with Homes Act 2018
Tenant complaints could soar with Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 www.safeguardeurope.com The recently introduced Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 – which came into force in March – potentially heralds a significant increase in tenant complaints against landlords whose properties fail to live up to ‘fitness’ standards according to new research from YouGov. The findings of the …
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.
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