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What is a builder’s finish?
If you plan on building a house or extension you’ll hear the term builder’s finish bandied about, but what does it actually mean? In this article we cover: I have been quoted for a builder’s finish, what does that mean? Keith says: There is no specific definition of the term “builder’s finish” so make sure […] More
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Ways to cost your self-build project
Find out about the most common ways to cost your self-build project in Ireland today: bills of quantities and schedules of work. In this article we cover: Schedules of work v BOQ A bill of quantities is usually drawn up by a quantity surveyor and consists of lists of those quantities as described in the […] More
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in Advice, Appointing a main contractor, Budget & Financing, Construction drawings, Direct labour tasks, Direct labour vs main contractor, Health & Safety: Appoint PSCS/PC, Health & Safety: Appoint PSDSBuild Checklist
A handy checklist of what needs to be in place before you start organising your build schedule, and what to prepare yourself for. In this article we cover: By now, all of the information that you will need to create a working programme should have been covered during the design and preconstruction phases. But here’s […] More
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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Construction drawings, First fix: Watchpoints, Second fix: WatchpointsCost of plumbing and electrics
How much your plumbing and electrics will cost when building new or renovating in Ireland today. In this article we cover: Systems that run the house, from keeping your home supplied with fresh air to those that you use to heat both hot and cold water and the spaces you live in, from heating to […] More
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in Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing windows and doors, Collating your ideas, Construction drawings, Cost savers, Design, Designing the outside space, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ PodcastsEp57 – Dublin new build on laneway site
Laura and Ronan Campbell built themselves a house on Ronan’s parents’ laneway. Here they chat about: Read more about their project on https://selfbuildextendrenovate.co.uk/project/dublin-laneway-house/ Favourite More
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House design: Make room for the tanks
You’ll need to find somewhere that’s accessible for your plant room – the place you’ll be putting your tanks, manifolds and other equipment you’ll need to operate your home. In this article, Les covers: When considering what services, plant and utilities to incorporate in your new home, you need to take a long, dispassionate look […] More
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in Advice, Construction drawings, Designing the outside space, Pre design, The design brief and getting the space right, Working out your requirementsDesigning a house that’s easy to get around
The design flow of your house deals with access points, stairways, hallways and other circulation spaces, plus how to integrate storage. In this article we cover: How to make your design layout flow, basic principles Tools to use to make sure your layouts work Furniture placement Kitchen triangle and other basic concepts Access points through […] More
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in Advice, Building methods, Construction drawings, Construction overview, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The EnvironmentConcrete wall construction in Ireland
Building your walls out of concrete will usually take the form of the ever popular block build, but there are other options to consider. In this article we cover: What is concrete and how it’s greening its image What is cavity wall construction (blockwork) How to insulate blockwork walls Different types of blocks, from aerated […] More
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in Choosing external finishes, Choosing windows and doors, Construction drawings, Design, SB+ TV, Sponsored ContentIncorporating dream architectural features with Keystone Lintels
Ciaran of Keystone Lintels answers your questions about how to make those dream architectural features a reality. Get in touch – here or call 028 86 762184 or email info@keystonelintels.co.uk Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September 2021. Favourite More
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in Advice, Building methods, Construction drawings, Construction overview, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, On site, Pre designBuilding methods in Ireland
Thanks to advances in technology, there’s morethan one way to build a house. Here’swhat’s on the menu for building your walls. In this article we cover: An overview of what building options are out there What’s popular and available to build with in Ireland today Ways to compare building methods Indication of costs and timescales […] More
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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the kitchen, Construction drawings, Cost savers, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, First fix: Watchpoints, Interior Advice, Interiors, On site, Pre designPowering up
There’s a lot of electrics in the kitchen, from appliances to sockets. But music systems and undercounter and inbuilt lighting could also readily be added to your list. You need to know what you want, and where, at the earliest design stage. Lighting On self-builds, hiring a lighting designer is not the norm but […] More
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in Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Construction drawings, Construction overview, Cost savers, Design, Direct labour vs main contractor, First fix: Watchpoints, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Joinery: Watchpoints, On site, Podcast, Pre design, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, SB+ Podcasts, Second fix: WatchpointsEp 45 – The Automated House in County Down
Episode 45 Mark McCall, of Instagram account @automatedhome, runs through his Co Down home building project including: – the design and build process– issues with foundations– stages of the build from first, second to third fix– design and budgeting tips The full story available here: selfbuildextendrenovate.co.uk/project/the-automated-home/ Favourite More
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