Kieran Mc Carthy from KMC Homes takes us through his best advice on how to build your forever home stress free. (First aired at Self Build Virtual Event October 2020) Favourite More
Keith Scully from Grant Engineering tells us how to choose the correct heating system for your home. (First aired at Self Build Virtual Event October 2020) Favourite More
Watch and listen to self build expert John Corless as he explains in detail the process of reall examining your House Plans before you build and ensuring you get as much use of the space available to you as possible . (First aired at Selfbuild Virtual Event, October 2020) Favourite More
Watch Edel Regan Architects as Edel explains the process of Finding a plot and seeking planning permission. (First published at Selfbuild Virtual October 2020) Favourite More
Watch and listen to Mike O’Keeffe from Healy Corneilius Architects as he explains a 3-step approach to achieving a low-energy dwelling. (First aired at Selfbuild Virtual Event, October 2020) Favourite More
Episode 32 – Hemp is best known for its insulating properties, and when combined with lime it has been used as a structural building material to make walls for generations. Ronan McDermott of Hempbuild outlines the benefits of using natural materials and explains how the company has come up with an off-the-shelf hemp based solution […] More
Episode 31 – Self-builder Orlean McCaffrey shares her tips and advice building her home in County Fermanagh, including: – Planning restrictions– Choice of how to build the house and who to get to build it– Home cinema design– Microcement kitchen Read the full article here Favourite More
We just finished our own self-build in the past 12 months and I would say it is completely feasible but that’s if you don’t count your own time; break the build down into bite sized chunks: Site clearance. Foundations: strip vs raft (slab), shuttering, steel mesh and concrete. Up to floor level: trunking, service pipes […] More
This stunning 300sqm two-storey self-build project is located outside Ferns in County Wexford. Fast Floor Screed supplied the liquid floor screed. This video shows the installation of Fast Floor Screed’s CE certified Alpha Hemihydrate Floor Screed over underfloor heating, in a floating floor screed construction. Favourite More
Episode 30 – Wendy McClintock of the Progressive Building Society explains what it takes to secure a self-build mortgage in NI, including: Favourite More
Episode 29 – To protect your valuables, a safe will be high on the list of things you need to include in your project. Trustee Safes outlines what to check for and the need for proper installation. Favourite More
Ask the Expert – Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ chats with self-build expert John Corless about the statutory (mandatory) requirement that is Building Control, including: – Differences between the local authority-led system in NI and the self-assessed system in ROI. – In ROI, the choice you must make between opting in or out of appointing an […] More