A new online series by the Centre for Alternative Technology, bringing you free webinars by their graduate school lecturers and expert in-house staff. The themes will span a range of topics – from food and natural resources, habitat restoration and renewable energy to systems change, sustainable architecture and more.
External timber cladding – Getting it right. 12th August 2026, 19:00-20:00.
Dr Ivor Davies will be exploring what we need to consider when designing and constructing external timber cladding. This webinar aims to help designers, builders and homeowners avoid common problems, introducing the key considerations affecting the design and construction of external timber cladding, and focusing on the main questions and challenges that can occur. The topics to be covered include design principles, timber selection, construction detailing, fasteners, specification, key safety considerations, and maintenance. Sources of further information will be identified.
More events in this series coming soon.
Up to date details and booking information via the CAT website