As the recession sees more frustrated homeowners turn homebuilders, self builders could be the ones to lead the way in sustainable building – make sure you know what they want and how to install it!
For any builder, specifier or installer, the customer’s choice to build and live ‘green’ can take up a lot of energy! Working with them to help decide which methods are the ‘greenest’, researching which products will save energy and calculating carbon footprint can be confusing. However, for anyone committed to a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient way of living, the Big Green Home Show at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre is a great place to learn about building and living ‘green’.
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon will host its second Big Green Home Show in October (23rd – 25th), aimed at those that may be baffled by all the eco jargon and green technology and want to cut through the ‘Green wash’ to the truth about what works and what is worth installing. 
The three-day Show will look at all aspects of green homebuilding and eco-friendly lifestyles, with;• An array of hands-on building and product installation demonstrations 

• The latest ‘green’ products and systems direct from the manufacturers

• Leading industry experts and professionals to talk to

• An opportunity to hear what customers really want from people who have built their own eco-homes.The Big Green Home Show will demonstrate that a green lifestyle isn’t just about putting a giant compost heap in the back yard, or sticking a wind turbine on the roof. Building and creating an environmentally-friendly house requires good planning and budgeting, and it’s important to understand all the different options available. Speak direct to the teams from the likes of; EDF Energy, Wolseley, Jewson, PTS, Burdens Environmental and Velux about the latest materials and products to help minimise carbon emissions and reduce energy consumption.
To book FREE tickets or for more information, visit www.buildstore.co.uk/green or call 01506 409 616