Are you planning to build your own home but don’t know where to start? 1. Don’t rush in. Devote the vast majority of your time and energy to the design stage. This means taking the time to find the right architectural designer, and choosing as much as you can in advance – not just building […] More
Can I rely on the Heat Recovery Ventilation system to heat, or even cool, my house? Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) only recovers heat from air leaving the house and pre-warms the incoming air. HRV, in its basic form, does not add any heat in winter or subtract any heat (cooling) in summer. It is possible […] More
Episode 34 – George McStravick of GMS Intelligent Systems talks about the “smart home” and the internet of things. He chats through the process of installing a home automation system in both new builds and renovations. Favourite More
Can heat pumps provide cooling, to deal with overheating on warm summer days? Yes, advanced heat pumps can provide both heating and cooling. Surprisingly, cooling can be provided with the correct heat pump control solution via the underfloor heating. The control system watches over temperature and humidity within the house, providing a sufficient amount of […] More
The Technical by Mannok team look at the key component parts of SIMS by Mannok and how they are constructed on site. SIMS by Mannok consists of a single leaf solid wall construction built using Mannok Aircrete thermal blocks, with an external insulation and render system. The solution brings European best practice construction methodology to […] More
I understand airtightness does a lot of the heavy lifting in terms of insulating the house and keeping it warm. But I’m worried about moisture management. If the house is really well sealed up and fully airtight, will the airtightness membrane allow the building fabric to breathe, and control moisture? A little bit of moisture […] More
Episode 33 – All properties require an adequate ventilation strategy; Dave Redmond of Beam Vacuum and Ventilation here outlines the options that are open to self-builders and home improvers and also looks at the option of installing a central vacuum system, to further reduce allergens from the home. Favourite More
Environmentally friendly solutions for water management including domestic wastewater treatment and rainwater harvesting. For over 50 years, the GRAF brand, a German based, family owned business founded in 1962, has been synonymous with high-quality plastic products; developing, manufacturing, and marketing an extensive range of products for water resourcemanagement. GRAF products are environmentally friendly solutions, with […] More
Keith Kelliher from Kelliher and Associates chats with John Corless to discuss how much each room of the house will cost you along with budget busters for each. In detail, Keith covers kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and living rooms and discusses the importance of hiring a Quantity Surveyor early on in the project. Favourite More
Lumi Windows has increased its range of products to bring you a whole house solution, adapted to every project, from new build to renovation, and to every budget, with no loss of look or impact. all-glass windows Lumi Windows are best known for their sleek and stylish appearance, thanks to their flush, bonded external glass […] More
Ciaran McAliskey from Keystone Lintels explains in detail Lintel Innovation and Thermal Bridging. (First aired at Selfbuild Virtual Event January 2021). Favourite More
Niall Healy from Healy Cornelius talks us through the process of Choosing an Architectural Designer. (First aired at Selfbuild Virtual Event January 2021). Favourite More
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