Masterclass Programme 2008 - National
Make sure you attend the unique daily masterclasses giving you practical demonstrations and a chance to have a 1-1 with key experts from the industry. These sessions will last about 20 minutes. Seats cannot be reserved so please arrive early.
| THURSDAY 10 April - SELF BUILD |
10.30 - 10.50
Building with (ICFs) Insulated Concrete Forms: the advantages and the how to build process works
Logix UK
11.00 - 11.20
How to install underfloor heating on a DIY basis
JG Speedfit
11.30 - 11.50
Using modern renewable solutions to create better Indoor comfort and climate control.
Unico Climate Control Ltd
12.00 - 12.20
Is underfloor heating right for your home?
Robbens Systems
12.30 - 12.50
Electrical safety in the home
The Electrical Safety Council
13.00 - 13.20
Building your dream home using oak frame construction
T J Crump Oakwrights Ltd
13.30 - 13.50
Everything you need to know about Planning Permission and Building Regulations but were afraid to ask!
Planning Portal
14.00 - 14.20
Know your build costs: don't turn that dream house or business into a nightmare
Easy Price Pro
14.30 - 14.50
Harnessing renewable energy in your home
Worcester, Bosch Group
15.00 - 15.20
The use of daylight in design
Allan Joyce Architects
15.30 - 15.50
Log construction: how to create your dream home using logs
Strongwood Log Home Company
16.00 - 16.20
Installing a Whole House Ventilation System: plus a guide to meeting the new building regulations
Starkey Systems
10.30 - 10.50
Insulation, renewable energy and long-term paybacks
Kingspan Insulation Ltd
11.00 - 11.20
Heating your home using ground, water and air source heat pump technology
ECO Heat Pumps Ltd
11.30 - 11.50
Rainwater harvesting techniques for the modern home: from simple rain butt to fully automated system
Hibernia Rainharvesting
12.00 - 12.20
Heat pumps: the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
Kensa Heat Pumps
12.30 - 12.50
Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICFs): a practical way to build low energy homes
Beco Products
13.00 - 13.20
Underfloor heating and heat pumps: perfect partners
Nu-Heat
13.30 - 13.50
Using structural insulated panels (SIPs) to build your own home
Custom Homes
14.00 - 14.20
How to integrate renewable energies into your heating and hot water
Chelmer Heating Services Ltd
14.30 - 14.50
Energy saving room heating without radiators or UFH
Discrete Heat Co Ltd
15.00 - 15.20
Using ground source heat pump technology to reduce your fuel bills
Ice Energy Heat Pumps Ltd
15.30 - 15.50
How to create your dream home using energy efficient timber frame construction
Oakworth Homes Ltd
16.00 - 16.20
Understanding the code for sustainable construction
Tim Pullen H&R Eco Homes Expert
| SATURDAY 12 April : SELF BUILD |
10.30 - 10.50
Underfloor heating encompassing all energy sources
Encompas Ltd
11.00 - 11.20
Finnish timber frame house kits: build your dream home using Scandinavian components and products
Finnish Wood Product Ltd
11.30 - 11.50
Site insurance and warranties: an introduction to insurance for self-builders and renovators
Self BuildZone
12.00 - 12.20
Domestic sewage treatment for self-builds located off the mains drainage
WPL
12.30 - 12.50
Lighting control & mood lighting essentials
Brilliant Lighting
13.00 - 13.20
Affordable traditional timber frames homes
Timber Routes
13.30 - 13.50
Choosing traditional clay roof tiles: design and aesthetic considerations
Dreadnought Tiles
14.00 - 14.20
PVC-u: the low maintenance green alternative for your home?
Epwin Group
14.30 - 14.50
Underfloor Heating: the modern heating solution for your home
Continental UFH
15.00 - 15.20
A guide to creating beautiful traditional brickwork
York Handmade Brick Co Ltd
15.30 - 15.50
Selecting & installing a central vacuum
Vacuduct
16.00 - 16.20
Designing with daylight: a guide to choosing the right roof lights
VELUX Company Ltd
| SUNDAY 13 April : RENOVATION DAY |
10.30 - 10.50
How to choose and use an architect
Hugo Tugman, H&R Renovation Expert
11.00 - 11.20
Lighting design in modern houses - making the most of modern architecture
Brilliant Lighting
11.30 - 11.50
Creating a sense of space and light using aluminium and aluminium/timber composite doors and windows
Sunfold Systems
12.00 - 12.20
Using and Specifying Plaster In Wall Loudspeakers
Amina Technologies Ltd
12.30 - 12.50
What to look for when choosing an electrical contractor
Electrical Contractor Association
13.00 - 13.20
The benefits of using high performance low maintenance windows and doors
Black Millwork / Andersen Windows
13.30 - 13.50
The history of windows and their impact on your home design
Franklin Windows
14.00 - 14.20
Really brilliant homes: integrating audio, video, and lighting with stunning interior design
Brilliant Living
14.30 - 14.50
Bathrooms: the new kitchen. How to renovate your bathroom on a budget and add value and style to your home
Bathstore
15.00 - 15.20
How to fund your self-build or renovation project: A guide to stage payment mortgates
Buildstore
15.30 - 15.50
A guide to creating the perfect kitchen, from design to choosing appliances
Italia Imports
16.00 - 16.20
Ecological Restoration and Renovation
Tim Pullen, H&R Eco Expert