Carbon Co-op

Retrofit Calderdale: Air Tightness and DIY Measures Workshop
2023-03-11 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Todmorden Learning Centre and Community Hub, 44 Burnley Road, Todmorden, OL14 7BX, Todmorden, OL14 7BX, GB
Are you a Calderdale resident interested in learning more about home retrofit? Join us in this workshop to learn about air tightness!

A﻿bout the workshop
Our second workshop focuses on ‘air tightness’ and DIY measures, on how we can stop losing heat from around the home – through gaps and leaky walls, open chimneys and flues, and cold draughts, and how we can make sure we can breath though ventilation and avoid damp and moulds! How we can apply DIY measures and when we may need to call in expert help.
During the session, you will:

Learn how to identify draughts around your home
Get familiar with DIY draught proofing materials and techniques to tackle common draughts around your home
Learn about ventilation, the importance of managing moisture and air quality in your home and how to balance this with airtightness measures

There will also be a practical activity: using various simple techniques to hunt down draughts in the venue, and figure out which of the demonstration materials may be suitable for fixing that draught.
A﻿bout the project
This workshop series is for householders interested in learning more about the basics of retrofit, applying this to your home and sharing knowledge and learning with other local residents.
Carbon Co-op’s Retrofit Calderdale project, in collaboration with Pennine Community Power, aims to empower residents in Todmorden to explore the possibilities of retrofitting their homes, creating cosier spaces, reducing energy bills, and improving the efficiency of their homes through knowledge sharing, workshop events, and technology.
L﻿ocaltion
We will be meeting at Todmorden College in one of their rooms. We are keen to protect everyone’s health as much as we can, therefore we will be providing face masks and sanitiser, and welcome and support anyone to use these during the session. We have placed an upper limit of 35 places to ensure we have plenty of space, and everyone can take part in the activities. Booking is essential for attendance!
C﻿oming up
We have planned two more workshops after this event, scheduled between April and June, covering topics such as Retrofit and Flooding; and Home Energy Assessments. Subscribe to our Eventbrite organisation page to be alerted of these and other future workshops and events.
Please note: These workshops are aimed at householders who want to learn more about retrofit. This is not a workshop for people working in the supply chain or seeking to promote a specific product or service – we will ask salespeople to leave the session.

Air Tightness and DIY Measures
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:30 | Hebden Bridge Town Hall, The Terrace Room, Saint George's Street, Hebden Bridge, England, HX7 7BY, United Kingdom
Join us on Saturday 2 December, to discuss Air Tightness and DIY measures. Learn how to get the balance right at a price that suits you!

Airtightness and DIY Measures
Are you a Calderdale resident interested in learning more about home retrofit? Find out what you can do yourself to get your home less draughty!
About the workshop
Our second workshop focuses on ‘air tightness’ and DIY measures, on how we can stop losing heat from around the home – through gaps and leaky walls, open chimneys and flues, and cold draughts, how we can apply DIY measures and when we may need to call in expert help.
During the session, you will:

1. Learn how to identify draughts around your home
2. Get familiar with DIY draught proofing materials and techniques to tackle common draughts around your home
3. Understand how to balance need for ventilation with airtightness measures
4. Practical activity: using various simple techniques to hunt down draughts in the venue, and figure out which of the demonstration materials may be suitable for fixing that draught.
G﻿ENERAL INFORMATION
Hebden Royd Town Council, working with Carbon Co-op, aims to empower residents in Hebden Bridge to explore the possibilities of retrofitting their homes, creating cosier spaces, reducing energy bills, and improving the efficiency of their homes through knowledge sharing, workshop events, and technology.
This workshop series is for householders interested in learning more about the basics of retrofit, applying this to your home and sharing knowledge and learning with other local residents.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Coming up after this workshop is:
● Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation, Saturday 27th January 2024
Do book on to avoid disappointment, places are limited!

Please note: These workshops are aimed at householders who want to learn more about retrofit. This is not a workshop for people working in the supply chain or seeking to promote a specific product or service – we will ask salespeople to leave the session.

Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation
2024-01-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Hebden Bridge Town Hall, The Terrace Room, Saint George's Street, Hebden Bridge, England, HX7 7BY, United Kingdom
Discover cleaner indoor air solutions on Jan 27, 2024, at 10 AM, covering health impacts, ventilation basics, and retrofit planning.

If you are planning a retrofit project, either staged or all in one go, this training is highly recommended. However, this workshop is for anyone concerned about the health impacts of their living environment. Find out how you can tackle damp and mould and create a fresh feeling, making sure your home stays healthy as you improve its energy efficiency.
During the session you will:
1. Revisit the idea of the Whole House Approach and why ventilation is important when planning retrofit works.
2. Learn about indoor air quality and it’s impacts on your health
3. Cover some basics around ventilation
4. Understand standards and regulations
5. Take a look at ventilation systems and understand which kind of system is best suited to your home
6. Gain a list of simple things to do now
This workshop is one of a series of three, aimed at householders interested in learning more about the basics of retrofit, applying this to your home and sharing knowledge and learning with other local residents.
Hebden Royd Town Council, working with Carbon Co-op, aims to empower residents in Hebden Bridge to explore the possibilities of retrofitting their homes, creating cosier spaces, reducing energy bills, and improving the efficiency of their homes through knowledge sharing, workshop events, and technology.
Please note: These workshops are aimed at householders who want to learn more about retrofit. This is not a workshop for people working in the supply chain or seeking to promote a specific product or service – we will ask salespeople to leave the session.

Green Open Homes Visit
2024-11-09 12:00 - 15:00
Visit recently retrofitted homes to learn about the process and its benefits.

All over Greater Manchester householders have been retrofitting their homes, saving energy bills, cutting carbon and making them more comfortable. Through Energise Manchester you can visit a home and meet the people who made these changes. You’ll see all kinds of improvements, everything from external wall insulation to solar panels, to innovative heating and ventilation systems.
You will be sent further information about the details of the day, including the address of the house we will be visiting. It is in the Rusholme/Fallowfield ward of Manchester.
Featuring

See up close what different retrofit options look like
Learn more about the practical benefits
Ask any questions about the retrofit process and its impact on the home

Who should come? Everyone’s welcome! Whether you own your home, rent, or just want to feel cosier this winter. No experience needed.
If you have any questions about this workshop, or any other Energise activities, please email us on energise-manchester@carbon.coop, or Call/Whatsapp us on 07593711298
