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Autumn is the perfect time to plant apples, pears and quinces but also currants, blueberries, blackberries, logan berries, tay berries and all the hybrids in between. Perhaps most prized of all is the classic raspberry (Rubus idaeus), suited to gardens of all sizes. Bare rooted plants Plant your bare rooted raspberry plants in autumn, […] More
George from GMS Intelligent Systems answers questions about future proofing your home, whether you retrofit this system and shows us how the product works. Find out more at GMS Intelligent Systems’ Supplier Hub 11 The Oaks, Lurgan Co Armagh, BT66 6NY george@gms-intellsys.co.uk Tel: 07754 789163 or 0800 2985009 (after 7pm) Website Recorded at Selfbuild Live, […] More
Gerard Duffy from Eurotech answers questions about heat pumps, shows us examples and talks us through how they work. Find out more at Eurotech Supplier Hub Tel: 00353 (0) 42 9749479 Mail: info@eurotech-heating.com Heat Pumps: info@ochsnerireland.com EuroSmart Controls: info@eurosmartcontrols.ie Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September 2021. This post is sponsored content and was recorded at Selfbuild […] More
The EPA’s Code of Practice for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (Population Equivalent ≤10) was published in May 2021, replacing the 2009 version. Here’s what you need to know. If you’re building in the countryside, chances are that you may not be able to connect to the local authority sewer system. This means you will […] More
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
Listen to Gerard Duffy from Eurotech take time to explain different technologies, their implications, advantages and disadvantages in the context of different self build and retrofit projects. Find out more at Eurotech Supplier Hub Tel: 00353 (0) 42 9749479 Mail: info@eurotech-heating.com Heat Pumps: info@ochsnerireland.com EuroSmart Controls: info@eurosmartcontrols.ie This post is sponsored content and was recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in […] More
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
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
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
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
Listen to expert tips from SONAS Bathrooms MD Richard Sloan, helping you to create your perfect bathroom. From first-fix tips to finishing touches there are lots of valuable tips here for self-builders.SONAS Bathrooms supplies over 400 Bathroom Retailers and Merchants nationwide. Find your nearest stockist here. 103 Northwest Business Park,Ballycoolin,Dublin 15D15 R883info@sonasbathrooms.comTEL: 01 817 9755SONAS […] More
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