Sign up to our free Open Home Event on Materials and Ventilation in Bakewell, Derbyshire on Saturday 21st November 2026 between 11am-12pm and 2-3pm. It’s a unique opportunity to visit a local home and see how extensive insulation and ventilation help to keep the house warm in winter, cool in summer and free from draughts and damp. There will be a guided tour around the home and opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Experience first-hand how this household has installed innovative and sustainable internal wall insulation made from cork fibre – you can see and feel how the insulation is performing well in cold conditions, and hear from they how they found the installation and the impact it’s had on bills.

For ventilation, the householder installed a full mechanical ventilation with heat recovery system (MVHR), which is the gold standard for energy efficient ventilation. MVHR involves a heat exchanger so that the warm stale air being extracted from the home pre-warms the cold, fresh air being inputted – providing good air quality whilst minimising heat loss. This home is a great example of the benefits of installing a building fabric measure such as insulation, whilst ensuring they’re compensating for the increased airtightness by upgrading their ventilation strategy.

This event is ideal for anyone interested in home improvements and would like to see what other households are doing to gain some inspiration and ask questions.

All welcome, to book your free place visit https://www.bit.ly/WDDbook or use the button below

Date: Saturday 21st November 2026

Time: 11am- 12pm or 2-3pm session

Location: Home in Bakewell – full address will be provided along with your booking

Can’t make the event in person? We will also be running a virtual version of the event on Tuesday 24th November, 2pm – 3pm so you don’t miss out. This can also be booked via the link.