Ep56 – The new concrete levy and how to save on your self-build
Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes talks about: Favourite More
Design
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- Choosing external finishes
- Choosing windows and doors
- Construction drawings
- Cost savers
- Designing the outside space
- Health & Safety: Appoint PSDS
- Heat emitters
- Heating systems
- Kitchen and bathroom designs
- Provisions for on-site electricity, water
- Securing planning permission
- The design brief and getting the space right
- Ventilation
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in Advice, Design, Designing the outside space, Exteriors & Landscaping, Landscaping: Watchpoints, On siteGarden design for coastal Co Galway self-build
Landscape designer Anne Byrne shares how she came up with a coastal garden design for a self-build overlooking Galway Bay. In this article we cover: The coastline stretching west from Galway City through Connemara has to be one of the most beautiful parts of this small island we are lucky enough to call home. […] More
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in Advice, Choosing external finishes, Choosing windows and doors, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Windows and doors: WatchpointsExternal doors
Whether an imposing entrance or a discreet side access, doors say quite a lot about you in terms of their size, colouring and style. In this article we cover: Add to this the need to find the right effect which welcomes friends but puts burglars off, and you have a complete conundrum. As the front […] More
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in Advice, Building methods, Design, Designing the outside space, Exteriors & Landscaping, Landscaping: Watchpoints, On site, Pre designPorch and garage design: Getting it right
Porch and garage design can make or break the look of your house; here are the pitfalls to avoid and good design practices to take on board. In this article we cover: Porch design Designing a porch is easy if you know exactly what you want it to do. On the other hand, if sized […] More
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in Advice, Basic site checklist, Design, Designing the outside space, Exteriors & Landscaping, On site, Site assessment, Wastewater systems, wells: WatchpointsWhat you need to plan for outdoors
Tackling the outdoors requires a plan at the design stage, from wastewater and fuel to patios and garden design. In this article Les covers: If you went for outline planning permission, you may already be aware of some of the conditions that will be imposed in your planning application. These often have to do with […] 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 Design, Kitchen and bathroom designs, Pre design, The design brief and getting the space right, Working out your requirementsRoom by room design
How you want and need the house to function will determine the room design, and how they will connect to one another. In this article we cover: Room uses and sizes and how to think about space in the home Living room: seating arrangements and what to include Kitchen: how to think of organising the […] More
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Kitchen island inspiration
Check out this kitchen island inspiration guide if you are thinking of adding one to your new or existing kitchen. In this article we cover: Self-builders often have islands at the top of their kitchen wish list. As the name indicates, an island is a standalone countertop unit. And these beauties not only look appealing […] More
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Handmade Solid Wood Kitchens
We hear from Dermot Murphy of Blackthorn Kitchens, a company that manufactures handmade kitchens and delivers its service across the whole of Ireland. Dermot tell us about: Find out more here – http://www.blackthornkitchens.com/ Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Dublin in March 2022. Favourite More
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Trying to design your kitchen layout? The Cash & Carry Kitchens experts are here to help
Are you looking to make your dream kitchen a reality but don’t know where to start? Well, before you decide on a kitchen colour scheme or even a kitchen style, you need to determine one thing: what’s the best kitchen layout for your space. That’s because choosing the best layout is crucial to creating a kitchen that works […] More
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Planning regulator faces off with councillors
The ROI planning regulator instructed Mayo County Council to scrap rules that would allow people to build in the countryside. We cover: What clauses Mayo County Council is being asked to remove Who has authority over County Development Plans Find out whose County Development Plan is best in class Why the appeals system overhaul could […] More
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in Choosing windows and doors, Design, On site, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts, Windows and doors: WatchpointsEp54 – Buying windows in Ireland
Tony Dunne, Managing Director at MBC Project, chats about the ins and outs of buying windows in Ireland today, including: – Main types of windows available in Ireland: timber, uPVC, aluminium, alu-clad– Average cost of windows on a self-build today– Double vs triple glazed, options for quadruple glazing– What specifications to look out for when […] More
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