Back in October we were invited to the Built Environment campus of West Suffolk College, taking our team, mixing lorry and materials to demonstrate the laying of a limecrete floor. Sarah provided a talk to the students who also assisted with all elements of the work
Two limecrete pads were laid with a recycled foamed glass insulation layer. These pads are to be the bases for mini traditional builds which the students will be involved in over the coming year.
It was a pleasure to teach these students about the benefits of a breathable floor, how limecrete floors work well with historic buildings as well as being suitable for new eco builds.
The Bury St Edmunds Town Trust are leading this project with the college and are passionate that traditional building skills and methodology are taught to students planning to enter the construction industry. This exciting project is leading the way for the future, ensuring that young people entering the construction industry gain a wide level of knowledge and learn about appropriate materials and skills for preservation as well as modern building techniques. It was an honour to be able to give to this project and play a small part in its development.