An opportunity to learn about methods and materials that can be used to improve the thermal efficiency of your home, using natural and vapour permeable materials. On the day you will get hands-on tuition in a variety of materials and the opportunity to discuss your specific project with an experienced practitioner.

Sessions
The one-day course will be held on three separate occasions. You will only need to attend one session to complete the course:

Friday, 9 June
Saturday, 10 June
Friday, 23 June

Sessions start at 10am and finish at 4pm. Please bring old clothes or overalls with you. Tools and PPE will be provided. Please bring your own refreshments and lunch.

Where
The Natural Building Centre Ltd
Betws Road
Llanrwst
Conwy
LL26 0PU

Parking available onsite

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The one day course will explore common issues associated with the traditionally constructed solid walled stone buildings, typical of the National Park. We will discuss the reasons why some of these buildings have damp issues and are difficult to heat. We will then look at ways to rectify some of these issues using natural and traditional materials that will allow the buildings to breathe and perform better.

There will be plenty of opportunity to have a go using the different materials, which will include insulated lime plasters, natural fibre insulation and alternative materials for insulating solid floors.

By the end of the day, those attending the course will generally have a better idea of what materials complement older stone properties. And they will have been given the opportunity to discuss their own projects during the day and try specific materials and methods that might best suit their project.

Arranged by the National Park Authority and The Natural Building Centre Ltd.

The sessions will be held predominantly through the medium of English, however it will be possible to communicate through the medium of Welsh.