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significantly through supplying innovative, sustainable
building materials, backed up by expert advice and
product training.
community. We’re delighted that we were able to use
natural building materials in the hall’s restoration, which
were supplied by local company Ecological Building
Systems and installed by a local building firm.”
DMB BUILDING LTD is a Penrith-based building
contractor which works all over Cumbria, The Lakes
and beyond. It specialises in new builds, conversions,
extensions, and thermal plastering.
He adds: “Our aim was to become a carbon neutral
building, and through the use of these natural building
materials and solar PV panels, we have a good chance of
achieving this.”
For more information visit www.dmbbuildingltd.com
Penny Randell, Director of Ecological Building Systems,
explains; “It is very satisfying to supply a historic community building and to bring it up to modern standards
through use of natural materials. Our Retro EcoWall®
system was ideal for this project as it provides a sympathetic way to internally insulate solid stone or brick walls,
whilst allowing breathability in the walls and the ability
to manage humidity. I’m sure the community will notice
the difference with improved comfort and air quality.”
For more details about Ecological Building Systems’ wide
range of sustainable building products,
email info@ecologicalbuildingsystems.com
or visit: www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com
See the Renovation Video here
www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/project-gallery/
skelton-village-hall-cumbria
Skelton Toppin Memorial Hall is increasingly, more widely
used now, by the local village primary school, local
community groups including Toppins, the local church,
Young Farmers, the Skelton Area Am Dram, exercise,
dance and sports groups include Tai chi, Swingfit, a new
Pickleball group; sponsored and private bands, private
hires include parties, meetings etc.
Ecological Building Systems, which has its headquarters
in Carlisle, Cumbria, is renowned for supplying a variety
of natural materials to optimise building performance and
durability. Over the last few years, the business has grown
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