Great For

• Consultants
• Architects
• Those interested in sustainable builds
• Builders
• Students
• Homeowners

Course Agenda

In both the UK and Ireland, a vast number of existing dwellings require modernisation. Many of these homes feature solid wall construction, and the methods used to insulate them are crucial for both the buildings integrity and the occupants health and wellbeing. A breathable approach using bio-based materials like wood fibre can effectively meet these critical needs.

The CPD will explore key topics, including:

 The importance of assessing existing buildings

 The benefits of wood fibre insulation

 Determining the most suitable systems: External Wall Insulation (EWI) or Internal Wall Insulation (IWI)

 Detailed build-up techniques

We will also show examples of wood fibre insulation being used for external and internal wall insulation systems in single leaf masonry, as well as the use of flexible insulation batts. 

This CPD is ideal for architects, designers, specifiers, and anyone interested in building physics. It highlights how the appropriate use of materials can significantly enhance building performance and human health. 

STEICO offers its customers ecological construction products from renewable raw materials and has been able to position itself in its thirty-year history as a system provider for ecological house building and innovation drivers. STEICO is actively driving the trend amongst architects and specifiers to select natural, breathable wood fibre solutions that meet the UK government’s ambition for healthy homes and buildings.

STEICO uses timber from sustainable forests which are managed under strict directives from the FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) and PEFC®. Therefore STEICO offers the highest environmental standards from production right through to the end product

‍Continued Professional Development‍

The content of this course equates to one hour towards your CPD and we can forward a certificate to you upon completion. More details are available during the course.

‍Course Presenters

Martin Twamley BSc (Hons)Martin is the Technical Director of STEICO UK Ltd who are a subsidiary of STEICO SE, the world’s largest producer of wood fibre insulation.

Martin trained as an Architectural Technician, working on numerous projects across Europe, and has been involved in the supply, design and specification of both structural timber products and natural insulation materials for over 30 years. He has also been a guest lecturer on various EU funded skills workshops, which promote the use of natural and sustainable building processes.

In his spare time Martin is actively involved with The Conservation Volunteers who aim to connect communities with the green spaces around them

‍Harry Good-Stephenson Harry Good-Stephenson is the Director of Roundtower Building Products Ltd and has been involved in Roundtower for the past 6 years. He studied Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of Reading. Harry has an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the restoration and new build industry using lime-based products as well as natural insulations and is heavily involved in advising and assisting architects with specifications for conservation and restoration projects.

On The Day

On the morning of the training course, all participants will receive an email containing the link to join the online course, which will be taking place via Zoom.

There will be a brief introduction from one of the Roundtower Lime team, followed by the presentation by the trainer, with the opportunity to ask questions at the end in a dedicated Q and A session with our guest speaker and our team. We will endeavour to answer all the questions presented during the time slot, however if we don't manage to, any of our team will be happy to follow up after the session.

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