Problems With Wood
The main problem with wood is that it is natural….
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.
DIY Essential Tool Kit
Measuring Tools
Stoves
A stove is quite simply an enclosed heated space. The…
Extensions Pitfalls
House extensions remain the most popular building projects in Ireland….
Heat emitters: Turning up the heat
Boiler Types Radiators Fan Coil Radiators Water Based Underfloor Heating…
Eco build on a shoestring
Xavier Dubuisson dispels the myth that an eco build is…
Typical extension designs
Architect Rod Maharg looks at the most common extension designs…
External wall coverings
The external skin of a building must have four essential…
How to lay Solid Wooden Floors
There is great value at the moment on wooden floors,…
Going up?
Thinking of extending your home or trading up for another…
Building a house on a narrow site
How would you tackle the challenges of building on a…
A home for life
Creating more space Using space efficiently and flexibly Adaptability and…
Floor Coverings
Your ultimate guide to the floor coverings options available in…
Soil types
What the most common soil types in Ireland are, how…
Let it shine
Can it supply enough energy? How does it work? Good…
Don’t be left out in the cold!
Design stage Construction
Windy sites
What to consider at the design stage if you are…
Insulation: getting it right on site
The most important thing about insulation is making sure it’s…
Sloping sites
Building on a sloping site doesn’t need to be an…
Home and Dry
The Layout Going Shopping Practical Thinking Piping Considerations Heating Considerations…
How an architect designs
Ergonomics: All spaces have dimensional requirements based on how you…
Pressurised water systems
Mains fed Pumped Other considerations
U Value You Win
Definition Why are U-values important? How to calculate a U-value…
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