Carbon Co-op

Beginner's Guide To Retrofit - May 2018
2018-05-09 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | URBED (Urbanism Environment and Design) Ltd, 10 Little Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1HR, Manchester, M1 1HR, GB
Learn about energy efficiency and making home improvements
What: What do we mean when we talk about energy efficiency and retrofit? In this short, beginners guide we explore basic ideas and concepts, helping you get to grips with how you might reduce energy bills, improve your property and make your home a little bit greener.
For: householders interested in energy efficiency and domestic retrofit, new Carbon Co-op members, housing association staff, housing co-ops and landlords.
How you will benefit: gain a better understanding of retrofit, whether it is relevant to you and advice on your next steps.
Knowledge required: None
Trainers: Jonathan Atkinson and Aneaka Kellay, Carbon Co-op
Cost: Free for both members and non-members

This bi-monthly introductory evening to retrofit takes place on the second Wednesday of every other month. See below for 2017/8 dates:
13th Sept 20178th Nov 201710th Jan 201814th Mar 20189th May 2018– summer break – 12th Sep 201814th Nov 2018

A Beginner’s Guide To Retrofit is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme, see more at carbon.coop/training

DIY Retrofit for Homeowners - Apr 2018
2018-04-28 09:30 - 2018-05-12 16:30 | M3 Industries, ARTWORK 95 Greengate, Salford, M3 7NG, Salford, M3 7NG, GB
Understand retrofit theory, learn practical skills and how to manage risk

“The course exceeded my expectation by miles! Gained so much knowledge. Really good structure, especially learning the theory before the practical parts. Really in-depth teaching, especially around risks involved.” – Participant 2016
Description: This 3 day course tackles the key areas of fabric upgrades applicable to most homes. Includes airtightness works and insulation, covering basic measures such as draft-proofing, moving on to more advanced subjects such as floor and wall insulation. The focus is on teaching principles through practical examples.
For: Homeowners who want to carry out some or all of their own improvements. Handy-people interested in learning more about retrofit.
Benefit: Gain practical knowledge and confidence to undertake home improvements with an understanding of potential risks and how to mitigate them.
What you will learn:

What is a thermal bridge and why do they matter?
Practical hands-on skills
Learn the right tools for the right job
Delivering results on a budget
Airtightness and draught-proofing techniques and materials
Underfloor, wall and loft insulation

Detailed course information.
Knowledge required: No DIY experience required or previous knowledge needed.
Trainer: Dan Chaplin, Think Building Energy
Has more than 10 years of experience in domestic refurbishment and retrofit, with a proven track record of delivering quality, award winning buildings. Having worked in a variety of roles, from operational site work through to project management and technical specification he has strong insight into all aspects of the subject. Dan has a particular interest in the risks that exist around retrofit and has worked with Leeds Beckett University on this.
Dates+times:
28th, 29th April and 12th May 2018
9:30am – 4:30pm every day.
Cost:

Member early bird – £240
Non-member early bird – £300
Member standard – £280
Non-member standard – £350

**Early bird rates until 31st March 2018**
Bursaries available, email info@carbon.coop for more.

This training is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme, see more here: carbon.coop/training
