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Gatehouse Mainteinance Weekend
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| Raw materials - Sourcing and Selection of building materials from the surrounding landscape. How to identify sound timber, suitable aggregate, analyse clay content etc. |  |
| Lime Render - an essential protection for strawbale and other wall types. Learn how to safely prepare and apply traditional Hot Lime Render using local aggregate and natural water. |  |
| Lime Wash - an essential top-coat protection for Lime Render. Learn the lime cycle, how to safely prepare, colour and apply traditional Hot Lime Wash, the benefits of breathable finishes in a wet climate. |  |
| Turf Roofing - Learn the benefits and drawbacks of living roofs. How to build so as to minimise maintenance. Techniques for steep slopes and water retention. |  |
| There will be opportunities to learn about other aspects of living off-grid and experience low-impact luxury first hand. All the facilities at the Gatehouse are freely available during your stay. Lively discussions after work are a feature of these workshops! If you think you might like to live without bills or a lifelong mortgage - check it out. |  |
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Timetable and Workshop details. Workshops run from 10am till 4pm on both the Saturday and Sunday, with a wee break for lunch, but are pretty informal, and entertainment round the fire in the evenings often includes discussion and further info. You can arrive after 4pm on the Friday (6 Aug) to set up camp if you wish. There is hot water, shower, compost toilet, cooking and drying facilities. Self service refreshments 24/7 and plenty of space for camping. No dogs please as there are sheep roaming freely all around. Main meals provided all three evenings - please let us know if you wish a meal on the Friday so we can cater accordingly. Help with cooking and dishwashing is expected! Workshop takes place at the Gatehouse near Dalmellington in East Ayrshire. If you have any further queries please email the address below. |
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| Enquiries: courses (at) envisioneer (dot) net | |