Carlisle Fabric First Retrofit Course - Session 5 Using Internal Wall Insulation in Retrofit

Description

Session 5 is Using Internal Wall Insulation in Retrofit

• Join this session to find out more about core principles and practices for good internal wall insulation. The session will explore the building physics and build-up details of various internal wall insulation options, discussing the role of different materials and their importance.

Entry Requirements:

• Suitable for contractors, trades, and other key players in the construction workforce who wish to gain the skills needed to start understanding retrofit measures.
• Learners should be aged 19+.
• During the first release of the course, the mandatory training components will be held in person at the location detailed above. You must be able to attend these training sessions to complete the course.

Points Gained:

This CPD is a 4-hour long training session providing 3.5 CPD points.

There are five sessions within this series to support your continued development. We recommend attending all 5, as each session builds on the previous one.

• Tuesday 30^th September 2025. Session 1 is Retrofit Science Basics & How to Prepare for Retrofit. This session will help you to understand the importance of thermal insulation, air and windtightness and moisture management, and the interaction of these factors when retrofitting your building. It will also provide an overview of how to prepare before beginning your retrofit project. This is a good introduction to the rest of the series.

• Tuesday 28^th October 2025. Session 2 is Retrofitting Suspended Timber Floors. We understand that sometimes retrofitting a whole house can feel overwhelming, and you might not know where to start. An area where you can make the biggest, most cost-effective difference quickly is suspended timber floors, which are very common in the UK and are often draughty and cold. Join this session to learn how you can understand the core principles and practices which will help you to insulate your floor using breathable materials and air and windtight detailing.

• Tuesday 18^th November 2025. Session 3 is Retrofitting Roofs and Lofts. Join this session to find out more about improving the thermal performance of your roof and loft without compromising breathability. This session will explore air and windtightness, thermal insulation, ventilation requirements and moisture management within this area of retrofit. It will explore different materials and the reasons behind their use.

• Tuesday 27^th January 2026. Session 4 is Retrofitting with a Focus on Airtightness around Windows and Services. This session will help you to understand how to ensure good air and windtightness in your building. There will be a focus on windows, doors and service penetrations.  The session will cover the important theory behind robust airtightness details and include hands-on experience, ensuring these tricky details are made airtight.

• Tuesday 24^th February 2026. Session 5 is Using Internal Wall Insulation in Retrofit. Join this session to find out more about core principles and practices for good internal wall insulation. The session will explore the building physics and build-up details of various internal wall insulation options, discussing the role of different materials and their importance.

Together, these five sessions will detail best practices in retrofit. They will cover building physics theory, along with practical sessions using retrofit building element models.