Alternative Build Live! Demos

Alternative Build Live!
Hosted by Mike Wye & Associates

With a fascinating demonstration of several eco building methods and techniques, this is one not to miss at the Big Green Home Show. Mike Wye & Associates will give in-depth, practical demonstrations of Building With Straw Bales; Lime Plastering Onto Lath; and Making Cob & Blocks for Repair. They’ll also let you get hands on and have a go at Clay Plastering Onto Straw Bale – a fantastic skill for anyone considering building with straw.

Mike Wye & Associates Ltd. is one of the Britain's leading lime specialists. They supply a huge range of top quality, environmentally friendly and traditional building and decorating products at low prices, used to keep traditional buildings 'healthy' and for modern homes and new build where 'green' products such as natural paints, sheepswool insulation & limecrete are in great demand. They also take great pride in their record of training thousands of people over the years in the correct use of lime in renovation work and more recently in the use of venetian and Tadelakt polished plasters. Their experts are trained to offer advice and guidance to those who require it, with their acclaimed website also offering a wealth of information.