Home Improvement Masterclasses
We’ve all be there: ready to start, eager to get it right…but the know how puts us off. It’s often the more specific but easily tackle able tasks that cause problems and delays in home improvements, which is why we have a host of focussed masterclasses to help you overcome these.
Sessions include building regulations, energy efficient extensions, understanding the history of your house, heating systems – and much more! The programme changes daily, each session lasting around 20 minutes. Masterclasses are FREE to attend and there is no need to pre-book: simply turn up 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to guarantee your seat
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Friday 30 September
10.30
How voltage optimisation can improve the energy efficiency of your home and reduce the payback periods for other green technologies such as solar photo-voltaic panels
VPhase
11.00
Renovating a listed building - how to deal with planning and listed building consent and how to maximise VAT relief on ‘alterations’
Douglas Kent,
Period Living magazine Renovation Expert and Technical Secretary Society for The Protection of Ancient Buildings
11.30
How to find and hire a reliable builder, and compare quotes on a like for like basis
Chris Reeves,
Solicitor, Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, and Homebuilding & Renovating magazine Legal Expert
12.00
Building regulations solutions: new insulation options for loft conversions, piling and foundation solutions for extensions, and how to meet the building regulations for fire safety with an open plan design
London Building Control
12.30
Building your dream home: a beginner’s guide to self-build
Michael Holmes,
TV Property Expert and Editor-in-Chief of Real Homes Magazine
13.00
Avoiding costly extension, improvement and renovation project insurance pitfalls
Self-Build Zone
13.30
10 top tips the home developer should never forget
Building Doctors
14.00
Is underfloor heating right for your home?
Robbens Systems
14.30
The definitive guide to planning beautiful and efficient radiators for your new build or period home
Paladin Radiators
15.00
How to find the right specialists when renovating a period home, from architects and builders, to the specialist craftsmen and suppliers
Douglas Kent,
Period Living magazine Renovation Expert and Technical Secretary Society for The Protection of Ancient Buildings
15.30
How to transform your home into an Eco-house without the need for planning permission
Simon Smith, Betternest and Real Homes Magazine Planning Expert
16.00
How to be your own builder and save 15% on the cost of your home improvement project
Chris Reeves,
Solicitor, Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, and Homebuilding & Renovating magazine Legal Expert
Saturday 1 October
10.30
Effects of European legislation on water heating design
Heatrae Sadia
11.00
How to find and hire a reliable builder, and compare quotes on a like for like basis
Chris Reeves, Solicitor, Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, and Homebuilding & Renovating magazine Legal Expert
11.30
The quick energy-efficient extension: the (Structural Insulated Panels) SIP solution
Custom Homes
12.00
The practical installation of underfloor heating and of energy saving radiator systems
John Guest
JG Speedfit
12.30
Underfloor heating - how to integrate multiple heat sources, and energy efficient controls to achieve maximum comfort and economy
Polypipe Building Products
13.00
Project management explained and key benefits
KC Group (UK) Ltd
13.30
Harnessing renewable energy in your home
My Energy Station
14.00
Energy efficiency: domestic PV costs and paybacks, past present and future
Save & Generate
14.30
How to unlock the history of your house
Ellen Leslie
Historic Buildings Research
15.00
How to be your own builder and save 15% on the cost of your home improvement project
Chris Reeves,
Solicitor, Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, and Homebuilding & Renovating magazine Legal Expert
15.30
Building your dream home: a beginner’s guide to self-build
Michael Holmes,
TV Property Expert and Editor-in-Chief of Real Homes Magazine
16.00
How to transform your home into an eco-house without the need for planning permission
Simon Smith,
Betternest and Real Homes Magazine Planning Expert
Sunday 2 October
10.30
Domestic fire management – how to massively reduce the damage to your home in the event of a fire
Ash Fire Management & Systems Ltd
11.00
How to find and hire a reliable builder, and compare quotes on a like for like basis
Chris Reeves,
Solicitor, Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, and Homebuilding & Renovating magazine Legal Expert
11.30
Renovating a listed building. How to deal with planning and listed building consent and how to maximise VAT relief on ‘alterations’
Douglas Kent,
Period Living magazine Renovation Expert and Technical Secretary Society for The Protection of Ancient Buildings
12.00
How to reduce energy use in the home. What does and doesn’t work?
Save & Generate
12.30
Infrared heating and its efficient use of electricity
Multiheat & Energy Systems Ltd
13.00
Everything you wanted to know about your historic building but were afraid to ask
Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
13.30
How to get the most from the Government’s feed in tariff and renewable heat incentive
SolarTech Ltd
14.00
The integrated wire free digital home - control your home with an app. Plus how to utilise existing electrical power circuits as a home network for internet, home automation, and audio visual distribution
Broadband Security Centre/Locked Up Monitored Security
14.30
Window coverings; their uses and how to adapt to the recession by means of clever purchasing
Blindsinabox Ltd
15.00
How to be your own builder and save 15% on the cost of your home improvement project
Chris Reeves,
Solicitor, Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, and Homebuilding & Renovating magazine Legal Expert
15.30
How to transform your home into an eco-house without the need for planning permission
Simon Smith,
Betternest and Real Homes Magazine Planning Expert
16.00
How to find the right specialists when renovating a period home, from architects and builders, to the specialist craftsmen and suppliers
Douglas Kent,
Period Living magazine Renovation Expert and Technical Secretary Society for The Protection of Ancient Buildings