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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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What is poured insulation? – Connor McCandless, Energystore

Find out about poured insulation with Connor McCandless from energystore. GET IN TOUCH TO FIND OUT MORE Upgrade your home and make it warmer in the most energy efficient way possible. Save money with our hassle-free, high-tech insulation products. Find out more about how energystore can reduce your fuel bill and impact on the environment. […] More

by Selfbuild Live September 29, 2021, 8:56 am
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Airtightness systems and testing

According to the UK Building Research Establishment, a house built to be reasonably airtight and to the current ROI building regulations (5 cubic meters/h/sqm at 50Pa) consumes 40 per cent less energy than a house built to the old building regulation standard of 10 cubic meters/h/sqm. You’ve been told many times about the need to […] More

by Astrid Madsen September 27, 2021, 2:35 pm
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Insulation types

There are many different types of insulation, from highly efficient plastic based products to natural alternatives. Here are your options in Ireland. In this article we cover: Rolls or batts? The most common types of insulation can be categorised as being in rigid or roll form. The rigid forms tend to be boards used for […] More

by Astrid Madsen September 27, 2021, 1:20 pm
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Watchpoints to installing insulation and airtightness products

How to get ready for the big install on your new build in Ireland: here are our insulation and airtightness watchpoints. In this article we cover: There is no point specifying the best system on paper if it is not put together right on site. Here are the main touchpoints to be aware of so […] More

by Astrid Madsen September 27, 2021, 10:35 am
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Basic concepts to understand insulation and airtightness

What insulation and airtightness are, how they’re used in a new build and what’s involved in your energy assessment. In this article, we cover: What’s the difference between an NZEB and a passive house? The terms passive house and Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) both refer to designing buildings that require very little energy […] More

by Astrid Madsen September 20, 2021, 11:31 am
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Quick guide to energy efficient homes

An energy efficient home is built to be well insulated, airtight and ideally, environmentally friendly. Here’s what you need to know if building in Ireland today. In this article we cover: Your airtightness and insulation strategy will depend on how you build your house, what your overall aim is for energy efficiency, and how you plan […] More

by Patrick Waterfield September 13, 2021, 1:24 pm
in Building methods, Cost savers, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, Podcast, Pre design, Renewables & Sustainability, SB+ Podcasts, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints

Ep 41 – Passive House design with PV Panels

Episode 41 – Rodger O’Connor explains how he designed his home to be super energy efficient, including his insulation and airtightness strategy, choice of heating systems, photovoltaic panels and how he managed the build. Read the full article and see the images here. Favourite More

by Astrid Madsen August 24, 2021, 8:35 am
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Ask the Expert: keeping costs down on site

Ask the Expert – Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ chats with self-build expert John Corless about how to keep on top of costs on site. They discuss the need to have a budget and a schedule in place, as any deviation from these will lead to delays/additional costs in making right. A quanitity surveyor will help […] More

by Selfbuild Live May 12, 2021, 11:03 am
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Ep 35 – EPS Insulation Overview

Episode 35 – Expanded PolyStyrene (EPS) is a cost effective insulation product that usually comes in board or bead form. Steven Magee of KORE Insulation Solutions, a leading EPS supplier, explains where and how to use it on a self-build or renovation project. Favourite More

by Selfbuild Live April 19, 2021, 4:04 pm
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Ep 32 – Hemp Insulation

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

by Selfbuild Live February 22, 2021, 3:19 pm
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How an energy consultant can save you money

The role of an energy consultant in a self-build – Self build energy consultant Eric Davidson of Reinco chats with Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ about the reasons why you need independent advice on the energy aspects of your design, including comparing technical details and quotations and making sure the house’s energy systems are adapated to […] More

by Selfbuild Live December 20, 2020, 9:32 pm