YOUR health and YOUR safety with a difference

Company: Roof Window Specialists

Talk - The World Health Organisation has found that indoor air quality can often be two to five times worse than outdoors. Visitors will gain knowledge on how natural light in the home has many benefits. Understanding how fresh air and natural daylight combined can help improve your indoor climate and lead to a healthier life. Visitors will learn how to check when its time to replace old roof windows. We will explore the best options available for roof windows, how they can be improved with the upgrading , replacement or installation of new roof windows, better loft insulation and energy saving blinds. Your Safety Visitors will learn how loft spaces can be safely accessed and never have to risk life and limb using wobbly step ladders again. We will explore ways in which to de-clutter the home and remove those common trip hazards and gain up to 20% extra storage space. We will also look at the dangers of old glazing overhead and how this can be made safe for everyone.

Mark O'Neill

Can you really save with renewable energy?

Company: Future Renewables

Talk: For the majority of people energy prices are an ongoing concern with many people reappraising their energy use and how to use less. But generating your own could be the answer to being less dependent on global prices.

As a leading local expert, Neil dispenses no-nonsense advice on:
• What’s the real question to ask yourself when thinking about renewables
• The factors to think about when making the choice
• The benefits and limitations of the technologies
• What is possible in Ireland?
• Should I go for it now or wait?

Neil Elliott

Start Solar- What solar energy can do for you

Company: Start Solar

Talk:
What to look for when choosing a solar contractor (Bad & Good)
- Different types of solar packages available
- Solar PV for New builds

Andrew McKee

‘Biophilic Design- How it can help you be Happy on the Inside!’

Company: Happy on the Inside Design

Talk:
• Introduction to Biophilic design and the benefits it can have
• Outline of the 3 main principles of Biophilic Design
• Examples of ways to introduce Biophilic Design into your home.

Kerry Devlin

Style Stories

Company: Style Stories

Talk:
"The sole purpose of the interior designer
The Journey
Mixing style and comfort
Interior rulebook
Choosing What's right for you (example Purchasing a sofa)
How we cosy up our homes -
(a) Colour Crush
(b) Using warm colour & Patterns
(c)Layering textures
(d) Finishing Touches"

Ronnie Maghie

Future Proof Your Home

Company: GMS Intelligent Systems

Talk:
The Visitors will be given an insight into the importance of future proofing their homes. The presentation focuses mainly on how and when to install the structured cabling, required to embrace the multitude of smart technologies. It emphasises the huge benefits to be gained from this modern day way of living. The presentation also identifies the latest technologies available to the visitors.

George McStravick