Timber Frame Self Build
Short course
Blended learning in Machynlleth
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Methodology
Blended
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Location
Machynlleth (Wales)
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Duration
5 Days
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Start date
Different dates available
This course is the first in a series, and you’ll be building a frame using a combination of the Walter Segal method and attractive mortice and tenon joints as part of an exposed beam design.
Also included are talks on planning, ecological building materials and low energy homes.
Other courses in the series will include frame raising, floor joists and flooring, rafters and roofing, Solar PV installation, partition walls and insulation, straw bale walls and cladding with tiles and timber.
Other courses in the series will include frame raising, floor joists and flooring, rafters and roofing, Solar PV installation, partition walls and insulation, straw bale walls and cladding with tiles and timber.
There will also be time during the course to ask questions about your own projects so bring along drawings and plans with you too, if you like.
This course is the first in the series and you’ll be building a frame using a combination of the Walter Segal method and attractive mortice and tenon joints as part of an exposed beam design.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
You’ll learn a range of timber frame building techniques, how to use tools safely and correctly, marking out, measuring and cutting the frame as well as frame raising.
You will gain lots of hands-on experience culminating in a finished timber frame at the end of the week.
The course is for anyone with an interest in sustainable construction and self-build. This course welcomes self-builders, construction teachers, individuals looking to re-skill and architects.
Due to the nature of this course some practical work will be done outside. We strongly advise you to bring waterproof clothing and steel toe-cap boots are mandatory.
You must be over the age of 18 years when this course starts.
Yes, we can offer you this course for £500.
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Subjects
- Installation
- Design
- Planning
- Roofing
- Building
- Using tools
- Energy use
- Solar pv
- Solar Energy
- Insulation
Teachers and trainers (1)
Carwen Lloyd Jones
Master Craftsman
Course programme
Course review:
The course will cover ecological timber-frame building methods through a series of practical and theoretical sessions. This course is ideal for anyone planning their own timber frame structure.
Classroom sessions will cover the timber frame method, ecological building methods, design for low energy sustainable housing and appropriate services for low energy buildings.
Timber Frame Self Build