If I choose to ‘opt out’ do I still get a compliance cert at the end?
Q: I’m self-building in ROI and chose to opt out…
Selfbuild Advice
Whether you’re a self builder, serial renovator or extending your current home, here’s what you need to know before taking the plunge.
Maintenance tips for your historic home
It’s Maintenance Week for period properties! SPAB Ireland and the…
Mechanical ventilation likely to become mandatory
The ROI building regulations are currently under review to make…
MEET THE EXPERT: Lumi Windows
Apeer managing director Asa McGillian reveals what new products the…
Wastewater system maintenance
I already have a septic tank, should I be worried…
Biophilic design: natural interiors that nurture
Biophilic design is about rediscovering the intuitively obvious – natural…
How can self-builders maximise the efficiency of their air to water heat pump?
Correct installation and your choice of system are some of…
A crash course in extension design
Even if your extension is considered exempted development, you really…
Can you extend without planning permission?
You can extend without planning permission in Ireland, both NI…
H&S requirements on self-builds
IN BOTH NI AND ROI, for projects that last longer…
That little home job
When we carry out work at home the safety aspect…
What is Ventilation?
Ventilation consists of replacing stale air with fresh air, a…
The ‘opt out’ guide to building control
Confused by ROI’s opt-out option for self-builders? We’ve asked Building…
Piping Hot: Underfloor Heating
For many self-builders and home improvers underfloor heating (UFH) is…
Selfbuild guide to planning permission
Securing planning permission can be an uphill battle, here’s how…
10 Steps Before Self-building
At the very beginning of your self-build project, before you…
Tiling tips
1. Size matters 2. How to make small beautiful 3….
PROJECT: Masonry heater
Other senses
Why hot water is the energy guzzler to watch out for when designing an NZEB house
The greatest challenge we have when it comes to new…
MEET THE EXPERT: Ecological Building Systems
Ecological Building Systems’ Niall Crosson shares how his career started…
What’s the best heating system to comply with ROI energy regulations?
What’s the cheapest alternative to meet the ROI Building Regulations’…
Smart meters in NI & ROI
Smart Meters are the next generation of energy meter. They…
Planners ‘inconsistent’ in granting permission, says RIAI
Planners are inconsistent with some applicants waiting months for pre-planning…