About this Event
Join the Tywi Centre to learn practical basics for looking after old listed and non-listed homes.
Whether you're a homeowner or just interested in preserving traditional architecture, this is for you. Anything built pre-WWII is relevant! Join us at Weston Musuem to learn best practices for repair and maintenance while also discovering ways to make your old building more energy-efficient.
"When old buildings are maintained and repaired appropriately, they are hugely valuable to us culturally, economically and environmentally."
Tea, coffee and lunch is provided. The training will be in the Learning Space and the room is wheelchair accessible.
Trainer: Joe Moriarty
Joe is the Monitoring Officer for Planning and Built Heritage at Camarthenshire Council and a Traditional Skills Tutor with the Tywi Centre. The Tywi Centre has delivered specialist training and advice to support all aspects of sustaining historic buildings across Wales and the UK since 2009.
Having worked as a traditional builder and consultant for many years, Joe consolidated his knowledge and skills by completing a Masters Qualification in Sustainable Building Conservation in Cardiff.
Joe works with Built Heritage Officers to make sure work to listed buildings and those in Conservation Areas are undertaken using appropriate methods, tools and with consent. He also tutors the NVQ3 course in Heritage Plastering.
What will the day cover?
The morning focuses on understanding how old buildings work and some of the more common repair and maintenance issues to look out for.
The afternoon zooms in on cost-effective measures designed to lower energy bills and minimize environmental impact, all while preserving the historical charm of your building.
Gain the confidence to ask tradespeople the right questions about the features which make your building unique.
Subsidised travel
All attendees can get their travel costs reimbursed. Please email Centre for Sustainable Energy at [email protected].
Why is it free?
This training is funded through the government pilot Local Area Energy Demonstrator project, administered by Centre for Sustainable Energy in partnership with Bristol Energy Network and Bath & West Community Energy. The pilot scheme aims to increase uptake of retrofit in the WECA area.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
