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in Advice, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, Other key structural decisions, Quality control inspections

Concrete construction issues

Some common mistakes tend to crop up on site when working with concrete; here’s what most commonly causes construction issues in Ireland. In this article we cover: Many problems with concrete can be designed out during the design phase. If the design and specification processes are properly carried out, it’s then down to the contractors […] More

by Leslie O'Donnell June 24, 2023, 12:46 pm
in Advice, First fix: Watchpoints, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, Other key structural decisions

Concrete Types

Find out what type of concrete is suitable for the job at hand. In this article we cover: Specifying the concrete you’re going to be using can be a complex task, with five main methods for compiling the specifications. These are known as designated, designed, prescribed, standardised and proprietary. Every project has different requirements, so […] More

by Leslie O'Donnell June 8, 2023, 12:25 pm
in Heat emitters, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Podcast, SB+ Podcasts, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints

Ep62 – Are energy upgrades worth it?

Dr Ciara Ahern chats about what energy upgrades and if they’re worth doing, issues people are having with heat pumps and heating systems and what can be done about it, plus what changes we can expect coming from Europe in relation to energy and the building regulations. More specifically, she covers: Favourite More

by trishmadden May 30, 2023, 9:37 am
in Advice, Joinery: Watchpoints, On site, Other key structural decisions, Pre design

How to build timber floors

Here’s what you need to know to build structural timber floors, starting with understanding the potential strength of this renewable material. In this article we cover: Building our homes up off the ground is standard practice in the majority of the world’s wet or humid countries. It protects us from rising damp and rainwater runoff […] More

by Harrison Gardner May 24, 2023, 9:51 am
in Appointing a main contractor, Budget & Financing, Construction overview, Design, Direct labour vs main contractor, Getting started on site, On site, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts, Securing planning permission, Signing off

Ep61 – Steel frame self-build in Co Wicklow

In this episode, David Magnier chats about his self-build in Co Wicklow: Favourite More

by Astrid Madsen April 28, 2023, 8:37 am
in News, Quality control inspections

Poor workmanship rampant across Ireland, reports show

NI was the worst performing region in the UK for workmanship on new builds while in ROI contractors that work with the energy grants continue to underperform, prompting the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to provide further training and supports. In this article we cover: NI builders were found in breach of good practice […] More

by Astrid Madsen April 4, 2023, 2:04 pm
in Design, Heat emitters, Heating systems, On site, Podcast, SB+ Podcasts, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints

Ep60 – Heat pumps and MVHR: are they worth it?

Gavin Millar of BPC Ventilation chats through the benefits of heat pumps and MVHR, including: Favourite More

by Astrid Madsen April 4, 2023, 1:23 pm
in Advice, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, On site

Floor screeds explained

What floor screeds are, how they’re most commonly installed in Ireland today and what to watch out for on site. In this article we cover: The screed is the upper layer of the floor ‘sandwich’ upon which the flooring is laid, so it must be finished level, flat and dry. Incidentally (and I have seen […] More

by Astrid Madsen March 31, 2023, 2:39 pm
in Advice, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, On site, Other key structural decisions, Pre design

Solid ground floors

A solid ground floor relies on the existing ground underneath to support it; this is how they’re made. In this article we cover: A solid ground floor should not be confused with the similar term solid floor which generally applies to any floor construction that does not contain hollow spaces or voids. Just to complicate […] More

by Leslie O'Donnell March 31, 2023, 2:13 pm
in Advice, Design, Designing the outside space, Exteriors & Landscaping, Landscaping: Watchpoints, On site

Winter plants

By planting out your garden with winter in mind, the starkness of those shorter days won’t seem so bad. In this article we cover: Winter can be long, but it is not boring or still when you plant it with life. And if you bed out with seasonality in mind, you will have a sustainable […] More

by Fiann Ó Nualláin March 14, 2023, 2:30 pm
in Choosing the kitchen, Design, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On site, Podcast, SB+ Podcasts

Ep59 – Kitchen Design

Jonny Orr of Daniel George Kitchens chats about how to design your new kitchen in Ireland today: In this podcast we cover: Favourite More

by Astrid Madsen March 1, 2023, 12:13 pm
in Advice, Choosing the kitchen, Kitchen and bathroom designs, SB+ TV, videos

How to design your kitchen in Ireland

In this Facebook Live, Jonny Orr of Daniel George Kitchens outlines what you need to know about kitchen design in Ireland today. Jonny Orr of Daniel George Kitchens chats about: Favourite More

by Astrid Madsen February 28, 2023, 10:24 am