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NI energy regs finalised

The new building regulations came into force on June 30, 2022. Patrick Waterfield shares what you need to know. Draft Technical Booklet F1 was published at the beginning of this year and is now published in its final form. The change is expected to increase the cost of commissioning and constructing buildings. Carbon target This […] More

by Patrick Waterfield June 30, 2022, 8:47 am
in Advice, Building methods, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design, Quality control inspections, Ventilation, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints

How to apply for your SEAI grant

How to apply for your grant to upgrade the energy efficiency of your home in Ireland today. And whether or not it’s worth it. In this article we cover: ROI grants have received a cash injection. Amounts for attic and cavity insulation almost triple and more people can apply for heat pump and solar grants. […] More

by Astrid Madsen May 17, 2022, 1:09 pm
in Appointing a main contractor, Basic site checklist, Before you start to dig, Collating your ideas, Construction overview, Direct labour tasks, Direct labour vs main contractor, First fix: Watchpoints, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Joinery: Watchpoints, Landscaping: Watchpoints, News, Quality control inspections, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, Second fix: Watchpoints, Snag lists and retention if main contractor

New self-build guides

The Builder’s Companion is a two part guide to building your home, starting with the pre design stage all the way through snagging and completion certs. The author Philip Fitzpatrick is a serial self-builder, having built seven homes for his family over the years. He’s also a chartered surveyor and builder. This UK & Ireland […] More

by Astrid Madsen February 25, 2022, 12:39 pm
in Building methods, Cost savers, Design, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Pre design, SB+ TV, Sponsored Content

Jason Martin, Self Build with Mannok

Jason Martin from Self Build with Mannok answers your questions and explains how to build a home designed for comfort, with regulated temperatures and long-term energy savings. Download the Self Build with Mannok brochure here. Find out more at Self Build with Mannok Supplier Hub Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September 2021. Favourite More

by Selfbuild Live January 24, 2022, 10:30 am
in Budget & Financing, Design, Direct labour vs main contractor, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts, Securing planning permission

Ep46 – Direct labour steps for house without central heating

Episode 46 Niamh O’Donovan of Instagram account @passive_build shares her experiencing building her home in Co Waterford, including:– Direct labour tasks from start to finish– Passive house design without central heating– Development fees and planning issues– Budgeting tips and advice Favourite More

by Selfbuild Live January 19, 2022, 12:54 pm
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: Watchpoints

Ep 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

by Selfbuild Live December 15, 2021, 1:16 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Building methods, Construction overview, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, Other key structural decisions, Pre design

Steel, timber, insulation: where to next for material price increases?

There is not a single cause for the sudden increase in the price of materials. The pandemic, Brexit, ROI tree licencing, high demand compounded by shortages of raw materials worldwide, have all contributed to the problem. The madness will subside on most fronts, but it’s likely that costs will continue to rise for certain products. […] More

by Keith Kelliher November 26, 2021, 2:25 pm
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: Watchpoints

Ep 44 – Cost of steel, timber, insulation: Where to next?

Episode 44 – Quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher discusses the recent material price increase and what it means for self-builders. He covers:– Which materials have been hardest hit– Reasons behind material price inflation– Where to next for material price increases– How to budget for your project– Whether to wait or start building now– Budgeting tips Favourite More

by Selfbuild Live November 17, 2021, 2:30 pm
in Building methods, Design, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design, SB+ TV, Supplier Seminars, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints

How to heat your new build home Keith Scully & Aoife Brady, Grant

In this video, Aoife Brady of Grant Engineering run through the basics of heating your new build home, including: Q&A with Keith Scully & Aoife Brady from Grant Engineering. Have your questions answered about how to heat your new build home. Send your house plans along with preferred heat emitters to heating@grantengineering.ie to begin your […] More

by Selfbuild Live November 8, 2021, 3:15 pm
in Advice, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Extension/Renovation Advice, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design

Should I upgrade my home insulation?

An insulation upgrade is the single best way to make your home consume less energy, before you even consider upgrading your heating system or replacing the windows. Here’s how to approach your home insulation upgrade in Ireland. In this article we cover: The first step to your home energy upgrade is to evaluate what state your […] More

by Astrid Madsen October 18, 2021, 1:21 pm
in Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, SB+ TV, Supplier Seminars

Introduction to Spray Foam Insulation – Gerry Sheridan, GMS Insulation

Listen to Gerry Sheridan from GMS Insulations Ltd introduce this leading product that ticks all the boxes in terms of quality, consistency, creditable green qualities, technical support and back up. Find out more at GMS Insulations Ltd Supplier Hub GMS Insulations LtdLegga,Moyne,Co.Longford Phone: 1800 98 98 90Mobile: +353 87 2394962Email: info@icynene.ie This post is sponsored […] More

by Selfbuild Live October 1, 2021, 3:01 pm
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Self-builders guide to Ireland’s best performing thermal block – Jason Martin, Self Build with Mannok

Jason Martin from Self Build with Mannok explains how to build a home designed for comfort, with regulated temperatures and long-term energy savings. Download the Self Build with Mannok brochure here. Find out more at Self Build with Mannok Supplier Hub This post is sponsored content and was recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September […] More

by Selfbuild Live September 29, 2021, 12:02 pm

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Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints

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NI energy regs finalised

How to apply for your SEAI grant

New self-build guides

Jason Martin, Self Build with Mannok

Ep46 – Direct labour steps for house without central heating

Ep 45 – The Automated House in County Down

Steel, timber, insulation: where to next for material price increases?

Ep 44 – Cost of steel, timber, insulation: Where to next?

How to heat your new build home Keith Scully & Aoife Brady, Grant

Should I upgrade my home insulation?

Introduction to Spray Foam Insulation – Gerry Sheridan, GMS Insulation

Self-builders guide to Ireland’s best performing thermal block – Jason Martin, Self Build with Mannok

Costed new build in Co Tyrone

Scandi design for Co Meath new build

Traditional build in Co Down

Cottage with brick extension