Learning outcomes You will: 1. Understand the basic principles and techniques of processing lime for traditional building purposes. 2. Learn how centuries of lime-working in Scotland has informed current best practice in repair and conservation. 3. Understand the value of …
Lime Mortar: Principles and Practices – full day learning experience Read more »
Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) construction has seen a vast increase in popularity in recent years and is proving a welcome shift from energy intensive traditional construction such as masonry and steel. Focusing on optimisation of design and the on-site delivery …
Airtightness and Wood Fibre Insulation on CLT Structures Virtual CPD Read more »
Airtightness is critical when creating a low energy building. The benefits are significant and numerous, including structural durability and longevity, reduced energy consumption, improved levels of comfort and a healthy environment for occupants. Since we spend around 90% of our …
Airtightness & Active Moisture Management Virtual CPD Read more »
In this CPD EBS will discuss the impact of moisture on solid stone/brick walls, considering the causes of moisture ingress and how walls function before and after applying insulation. They will cover the necessity of moisture management in solid masonry …
Breathable Internal Wall Insulation Systems for Single Leaf Masonry Walls Virtual CPD Read more »
This accredited course is an indispensable addition to the CPD portfolio of anyone who works within the construction or heritage construction industry. Through both theoretical and practical examples the course covers the most critical areas of knowledge required before working …
Level 3 Award Repair and Maintenance of Traditional (pre 1919) Buildings Read more »
Whilst big jobs often require a heritage plastering professional, patch repairs are often easily undertaken by the owner of a building. In this largely practical 1-day course you will learn the essentials of testing your existing mortars; selecting appropriate aggregates …
In-person, Practical lime plastering for homeowners Read more »
This accredited course is an indispensable addition to the CPD portfolio of anyone who works within the construction or heritage construction industry. Through both theoretical and practical sessions the course covers the most critical areas of knowledge required before working …
Achieving the NOCN qualification: Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings The only course of its kind that features both BSI PAS 2035 and PAS 2038 and delivered by a co-author of these standards Prof John Edwards also lead …
Cutting edge, advanced retrofit training. The course is being developed to provide an in-depth knowledge of the PAS2035 process and our AECB Retrofit Standard, enabling graduates to easily work with and achieve these requirements. Become proficient in retrofit coordination and …
This practical course covers the mixing and application of lime plaster to lath, masonry and modern substrates, which includes pricking up and base coats, float coats and setting coats. It provides a brief introduction to running a cornice in-situ. Ideally, …
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