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Home Heating Retrofit – 1990’s home to an A3 BER Rating, Adam Byrne, Unitherm Heating Systems

How does it work when you retrofit a heat pump? Find out about Adam Byrne’s, of Unitherm, own home, how he did it and the difference it makes to his 1990’s home. For more about Unitherm click here This post is sponsored content and was recorded at Selfbuild Live, Dublin in […] More

by Astrid Madsen April 12, 2022, 11:18 am
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How to safeguard your property from soaring energy costs and secure affordable luxury for the family without costing the earth, Gerard Duffy, Eurotech Group

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 This post is sponsored content and was recorded at Selfbuild Live, Dublin in March 2022. Favourite More

by Astrid Madsen April 7, 2022, 3:30 pm
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Mass Timber Construction, Dainius Prakapavicius

Learn about the benefits of mass timber construction with iDomus. Find out more at iDomus Supplier Hub This post is sponsored content recorded at Selfbuild Live Dublin in March 2022 Favourite More

by Astrid Madsen March 25, 2022, 1:45 pm
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Basic 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

by Astrid Madsen March 16, 2022, 10:36 am
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 requirements

Top 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

by Keith Kelliher February 7, 2022, 3:27 pm
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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
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Ep 43 – Secrets to building an eco house

Episode 43 – Energy consultant Patrick Waterfield shares his tips and insights into building an eco house without breaking the bank. He covers: – The tricks to building an eco house and how he tackled his own new build project– How to build a house to make it cheap to run– How a humble stove […] More

by Astrid Madsen October 18, 2021, 1:51 pm
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Heat pumps and more Gerard Duffy, Eurotech Group

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

by Selfbuild Live October 7, 2021, 3:57 pm
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Everything you need to know about heat pumps and more – Gerard Duffy, Eurotech Group

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

by Selfbuild Live September 30, 2021, 8:32 am
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Are heat recovery systems noisy? And can they provide heating?

If a heat recovery system is designed correctly, with a correctly sized unit that matches the size of your house, it will not be noisy.  The most common reason I’ve come across for noisy systems is that there are not enough outlets to spread the air flow throughout the house. Another reason might be that […] More

by Astrid Madsen September 20, 2021, 3:32 pm
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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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Ep 33 – Ventilation and central vacuum systems

Episode 33 – All properties require an adequate ventilation strategy; Dave Redmond of Beam Vacuum and Ventilation here outlines the options that are open to self-builders and home improvers and also looks at the option of installing a central vacuum system, to further reduce allergens from the home. Favourite More

by Selfbuild Live March 22, 2021, 12:48 pm