SNaB – Theory Course – Technical Details

All you ever wanted to ask about strawbale building

This ever popular one day workshop covers all the bits you haven’t understood or didn’t even know about! Once booked on the course, you can send your questions to Barbara Jones and she will answer them during the day. The workshop will cover:

• Natural foundations that can save you £££s
• Plinth walls and foundations – what’s the difference?
• Airtight doors & windows without expensive tapes
• Weather protection and the importance of drip edges
• How do I attach wall cupboards and sockets to straw walls?
• Compression for load-bearing & infill
• How do I build the roof first on my load-bearing building?
• Prefabrication developments

“An awesome and inspiring workshop and I’ll definitely be booking on the next course” – Pip.

Cost: £75

Please bring a pen and notebook. Tea & coffee provided but bring your own lunch or there are local shops on Todmorden high street.

If you have any other questions, please email schoolofnaturalbuilding@gmail.com. We look forward to having you join us!