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one-day
course
roofing |
This
course is run by Richard Jordan of Amber
Roofing
Whether
you have a straw-bale house, a rammed earth house or a conventional
building - you're going to need a roof!
This course is for you if you are considering building a new roof,
or just repairing or insulating an existing one. Whether you are
employing a builder or doing the work yourself, it will help you
to understand more about how a house works.
The course covers:
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roofing
materials, and some of the environmental and sustainability
issues involved
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ventilation,
insulation, moisture, vents, vermin, and rot
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holes in roofs: skylights, vents, chimneys and leaks
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gutters, and where the water goes
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adding solar hot water and photovoltaic tiles to a roof
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loft conversions
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employing a builder
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practical work: fixing loose or broken tiles & slates, demonstration
roof, calculating cover, working with different types of tiles
& slates, felts & membranes, insulation, fittings and
gutters
more
on roofing
| how
to book: |
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if you can't open
the booking form, you need Acrobat
Reader - it's free
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| arrive: |
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around
9.30 for a 10am prompt start |
| depart: |
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after
the course finishes at 5pm |
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directions: |
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click
here
for directions |
| what
to bring: |
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work
clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch (if you're not using
the cafe) |
| let
us know: |
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if
you have any special needs |
| price: |
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£60 |
| lunch: |
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bring
a packed lunch or you can get lunch at the cafe |
| discounts:
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| car
sharing: |
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go on - you can do it! learn how to solve a range of roofing problems,
including replacing broken tiles or slates
if you have
a turf roof you have to keep it cut; the owners of this house put
their pet rabbit on the roof to graze!
roofing materials can include slate, turf, thatch, wooden shingles,
or slates made from recycled plastic (pictured)
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