Astrid Madsen is the editor of the SelfBuild magazine. Email astrid.madsen@selfbuildextendrenovate.co.uk
Emily Bonar took charge of building her family home in Co Donegal twice; here she shares her project management tips and advice. In this article we cover: How did the project get started to build your home in Donegal? It’s always the dream to build your own house, and we were just blessed that we […] More
A new book sheds light on the traditional building method. Timber frame could well be the most versatile of building methods, as it can accommodate a range of natural insulation products, from straw to hemp. Traditionally, insulating with hemp meant infilling a timber shuttering and waiting months for it to dry. Now, modern methods include […] More
This podcast is the first in a series of talks for mica affected homeowners. Mica is a naturally occurring material that has been the cause of thousands of homes crumbling; a redress scheme is being devised through the ROI government to rebuild affected homes. The topic for this first instalment is what to expect from […] More
How does it work when you retrofit a heat pump? Find out about Adam Byrne’s, of Unitherm, own home, how he did it and the difference it makes to his 1990’s home. For more about Unitherm click here This post is sponsored content and was recorded at Selfbuild Live, Dublin in […] More
Learn what’s new with floor screeds, what are the most popular types of screed used in Ireland and how it works with under floor heating from Thomas Holden at Roadstone. Visit the Roadstone Supplier Hub here For more about the Roadstone Floor Screed products click here For further seminars from Roadstone please click here […] More
Daikin are devoted to providing high-quality products and total climate solutions to create comfortable and sustainable interior environments for all of the people and regions of the world. For more about their products click here This post is sponsored content and was recorded at Selfbuild Live, Dublin in March 2022. Favourite More
Be inspired by expert Irene Quirke from SONAS Bathrooms who will help you to create your perfect bathroom. SONAS Bathrooms supplies over 400 Bathroom Retailers and Merchants nationwide. Make contact today to find your nearest stockist. 103 Northwest Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15, D15 R883info@sonasbathrooms.comTEL: 01 817 9755This post is sponsored content and was recorded […] More
Gerard Duffy from Eurotech answers questions about heat pumps, shows us examples and talks us through how they work. Find out more at Eurotech Supplier Hub Tel: 00353 (0) 42 9749479 Mail: info@eurotech-heating.com Heat Pumps: info@ochsnerireland.com EuroSmart Controls: info@eurosmartcontrols.ie This post is sponsored content and was recorded at Selfbuild Live, Dublin in March 2022. Favourite More
Learn about the benefits of mass timber construction with iDomus. Find out more at iDomus Supplier Hub This post is sponsored content recorded at Selfbuild Live Dublin in March 2022 Favourite More
NI homeowners investing in renewables and energy saving measures (ESMs) could save thousands thanks to a new zero VAT rate taking effect this April. In this article we cover: Energy saving materials (ESMs) will no longer be applied full value added tax in NI, thanks to measures introduced in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement. According […] More
You’ll be painting the ceiling, but your bare floor and walls will need a bit more thought. The go-to solution is bathroom tiles but there are alternatives… In this article about bathroom tiles and other floor and wall coverings, we cover: With the majority of bathrooms around 10sqm or less in area, the overall impact […] More
How Brian and Jane O’Regan’s family home with stunning harbour views in Co Cork underwent a seaside renovation. In this article we cover: “We mostly bought the house for its location and its views, but also because it was spacious enough to accommodate our large family,” says Brian. “There was a lovely feel to the […] More
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