10:00 – 10:45 Guide to Extending a Listed Building

Roger Hunt will explore how new work can be executed in historic contexts by integrating alterations or additions sensitively and sustainability while protecting historic character and fabric. The focus will be on embracing the aesthetic and practical benefits of marrying old buildings with new architecture through creative and thoughtful new design that is clearly of its time and readable as such. To achieve this, consideration must be given to details like junctions and aspects such as breathability and ageing, the material palette and the strategies used to create enduring, sustainable buildings that can be enjoyed by generations to come.

By Roger Hunt

10:45 – 11:30  Building Performance: Keeping your home warm, dry and healthy

Traditional homes, designed during an era of costly energy, incorporated clever tricks to make them comfortable without gas and electricity. Over time, original elements deteriorated and knowledge of building performance disappeared. Discover how to reintroduce traditional features for improved comfort and how modern services can be integrated without risk. You will never look at your house in the same way again!

By Dr Robyn Pender

11:30 – 12.15 Control of Dampness

Dampness is the biggest cause of deterioration in old buildings. Standard solutions that are applied for its treatment in modern buildings may be highly inappropriate and ineffective in traditionally constructed properties. This presentation explains the nature and causes of dampness, how to accurately diagnose it and the range of methods suitable for its control in older (pre-1919) buildings.

By Douglas Kent, Chartered Surveyor and Historic Building Consultant

12:15 – 13:00 House History

Tracing the history of your historic home, focusing on what value this adds to your property as well as how you can use architectural clues and original records in archives and libraries to bring the story of your house to life.

By Sticks Research Agency

13:00 – 14:00 Ask the Experts

Our Ask the Experts panel will be on hand to discuss a multitude of topics regarding owning a listed home. The panel will be led by LPOC’s Conservation Advisor Dr Jonathan Duck and he will be joined by a Historic England representative, a Conservation Architect, Property Lawyer Suzanne Bowman and Historic Building Consultant Douglas Kent. Come armed with your questions, issues and concerns and join in the debate.

14:00 – 14:45 An Owner’s Guide to Obtaining Listed Building Consent

Obtaining Listed Building Consent and/or Planning Permission can be a challenging and complex task. Learn what it means for you if your property is listed and you want to undertake refurbishment or building works, and what you will need to do to successfully obtain Listed Building Consent and/or Planning Permission.

By Pegasus Group

14:45 – 15:30 Traditional Paints

Discover how the appropriate use of traditional paints can aid the conservation of historic buildings and the maintenance of moisture equilibrium within solid walled buildings as part of a holistic repair strategy.

By Rose of Jericho

15:30 – 16:15 Use of Lime

An introduction to the use of lime in renovation. Covering a brief history of lime, the chemistry involved, types of limes and confusion with selection, additives and examples of typical applications and problems associated with incorrect specification.

By Mike Wye Ltd

09:30 – 10:30 Ask the Energy Efficiency Experts 

A panel of the UK’s leading experts to answer your questions on how to retrofit your listed home from insulating options to replacement heating systems and where to start. The panel will include experts from Historic England and LPOC as well as professionals, suppliers and experts from across the retrofit industry.

10:30 – 11:15 Insulating Options

With so many different insulating products to choose from it is sometimes difficult to know where to start. Our experts have been supplying and installing insulating materials for decades and will guide you through the options.

By Mike Wye Ltd 

11:15 – 12:00 Planning Implications and Grant Aid

What energy efficiency improvements should you consider first and what are the relevant costs? We look at whether you need to apply for listed building consent and how to approach your Conservation Officer. Find out whether your plans are likely to be supported and whether there is any financial help available towards your project.

By SLR Consulting 

12:00 – 12:45 Photo Voltaic and Solar Thermal Panels

Experts share their considerable experience of installing solar panels on listed buildings. Learn about the planning issues, the likelihood of gaining consent and the technical challenges.

By ISO Energy 

12:45 – 13:30 Insulating Solid Floors – Problems and Opportunities

If you are unsure about whether it is practical, viable or economic to insulate solid floors this talk is for you. It covers the various options including limecrete and explains the benefits and the practical considerations to take into account.

By The Limecrete Company

13:30 – 14:15 – Energy Efficiency Toolkit – Victorian & Georgian buildings  

If you own a brick or stone built property then this talk is not to be missed. Find out everything you need to know about chimneys and rear extension energy efficiency, conservation windows, external wall insulation and acceptable solar panel locations. With 49% of roofs and 44% walls fit for retrofit, you may be able to do more than you thought. How to make the most of changes to UK and English planning policy.

By Christopher Procter RIBA

14:15 – 15:00 Heating and Renewable Energy Options

From heat pumps, to underfloor heating and solar panels, many of us will be considering what to do when our gas or oil boilers need replacing or we want to upgrade as we move towards carbon neutral targets. Our experts will delve into the pros, cons and practicalities of different solutions, revealing how listed properties have the potential of becoming much more sustainable with renewable energy technology.

By Pure Renewables

15:00 – 15:45 Insulating Historic Roofs

Choosing the right type of insulation. ‘Warm roof ’ or ‘cold roof ’. Vapour barriers and the need for ventilation. The range of products is greater than ever, but with increased insulation comes the risk of condensation and potential harm.

By Cocoon