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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Joinery: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, Second fix: WatchpointsBuilding materials price tracker
Find out how much the most common building materials are costing at the builder’s merchant with this price tracker. In this article we cover: Online builder’s merchant mybuildingsupplies.ie has started a building materials price tracker for the most common building materials used in Ireland today. They have used figures on a per square meter […] More
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in Block, Bungalow, Exteriors & Landscaping, First fix: Watchpoints, Landscaping: Watchpoints, New Build, On site, Projects, Second fix: Watchpoints, UlsterContemporary new build bungalow
This new build bungalow in Co Donegal features bespoke finishes on a budget and a stunning garden. In this article John Fingleton explains how he designed and built his new build bungalow, including: I’m a builder by trade so it was natural for me to choose to self-build,” says John. “I came across a site […] More
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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing windows and doors, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, First fix: Watchpoints, On site, Other key structural decisions, Pre design, Quality control inspections, Second fix: Watchpoints, The design brief and getting the space right, Windows and doors: WatchpointsStep by step guide to window design and installation
In this windows step by step guide, find out when and how to order your windows and what to expect at the end. In this article, we cover the stages of choosing and installing your windows including: Step 1: Design and shop around for your windows The planning stage is the best time to get […] More
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in Advice, Choosing the bathrooms, Design, First fix: Watchpoints, Interior Advice, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On site, Second fix: WatchpointsChoosing your sanitaryware
What’s in trend today may not be true of tomorrow, which is why most sanitaryware comes in white. It’s easier to develop your colour scheme with the flooring and wall finishes, along with towels and accessories that can be changed on a whim. But there’s no doubt the style of your sanitaryware will have a […] More
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in Advice, Choosing the bathrooms, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Design, First fix: Watchpoints, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On site, Second fix: WatchpointsBathroom tiles: design, cost and alternatives
You’ll be painting the ceiling, but your bare floor and walls will need a bit more thought. The go-to solution is bathroom tiles but there are alternatives… In this article about bathroom tiles and other floor and wall coverings, we cover: With the majority of bathrooms around 10sqm or less in area, the overall impact […] More
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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the bathrooms, Cost Series, First fix: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design, Second fix: WatchpointsBathroom costs and sequence of works
We look at bathroom costs for both new builds and existing homes; plus how to keep the budget under control with a step by step guide. In this article, we cover: It seems odd that a room where you spend so little time when you’re at home can involve so much expense per square metre […] More
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in Advice, Choosing lighting, Choosing the bathrooms, Design, First fix: Watchpoints, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On site, Second fix: Watchpoints, Ventilation, Ventilation and heating systems: WatchpointsBasic comforts
Ventilation, heating and lighting are vital to get right if you want a bathroom that’s comfortable to be in. That’s because poor or underpowered lighting will make the experience miserable, as will a cold or stuffy bathroom. Accommodating wiring isn’t usually as inconvenient as accommodating pipework but, again, having a precise location of where […] More
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in Advice, Choosing the bathrooms, Design, First fix: Watchpoints, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On site, Second fix: WatchpointsPlumbing your bathroom
What you need to know about bathroom plumbing for a new build including waste pipe routes and watchpoints on site. In this article we cover: Waste pipes Where you put your sanitaryware will depend on the waste pipes. The water supply pipes to most items is of secondary importance as they are much smaller […] More
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in Advice, Choosing the bathrooms, Design, First fix: Watchpoints, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On site, Second fix: WatchpointsHow to waterproof your bathroom
How to waterproof your bathroom, be it a wetroom or a standard bathroom with shower, and how to splash proof the rest of the space. In this article we cover: Wetrooms A wetroom is a bathroom dedicated to showering, but has no visible shower tray, whose walls and floor have been tanked like a swimming […] More
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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 contractorNew 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
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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the kitchen, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Extension/Renovation Advice, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design, Second fix: Watchpoints, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints, Working out your requirementsTop 5 reasons the budget can run out of control
Even when carefully planned and managed, self-build projects tend to come under financial strain – not so much because of the builder but because of you, the client. There is no doubt that material costs, from steel to timber, have gone through the roof. And while this is a serious issue for anyone who wants […] More
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in Advice, Choosing the kitchen, Extension/Renovation Advice, First fix: Watchpoints, Interior Advice, Interiors, On site, Second fix: WatchpointsCookers and extractor fans
When deciding what kitchen to go for, you’ll need to consider what cookers are out there and which extractor fans they go with. In this article: Hobs Nowadays most kitchens will separate the oven from the hob, although hobs can be integrated in a range or simpler cooker combination. When separate from the oven, […] More
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