The Selfbuild Podcast is our radio channel; tune in for live interviews with self-builders, pundits and experts in the field of building and home improving in Ireland. View below all podcasts to date plus an explanation on each one.
Episode 40 – Padraic Rogers of mybuildingsupplies.ie talks through how material prices increases are affecting self-builders: – Causes for price increases– What materials are hit the hardest and by how much– Shipping costs– What self-builders can do to reduce the impact of cost increases Favourite More
Episode 39 – Seasoned self-builders Paul and Anne Dyer share how they managed to get planning permission in an area with a presumption against development (hint: it took a while), and how they hand built their underground house, leaving only specialist work such as tanking the roof and walls, to specialist trades. They discuss:– Wildflower […] More
Episode 38 – It’s summer! And Tobermore’s Tarlach Quinn is on hand to run us through concrete paving options for your garden. Favourite More
Episode 37 – Solar panels come in many forms: those that generate hot water, electricity or both. The way energy is collected from daylight, through collectors in the panel, will depend on the type of system you have. Here Richard White of LVP Renewables chats through how thermodynamic panels work, along with how they are […] More
Episode 36 – Mark Coleman explains how he renovated a tired old bungalow into a stylish family home. His choices were guided by the budget and achieving an affordable home to heat. He chats about:-Wall and roof insulation, and why he didn’t need external wall insulation.-Why he chose an LPG boiler based on payback times.-Turning […] More
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
Episode 34 – George McStravick of GMS Intelligent Systems talks about the “smart home” and the internet of things. He chats through the process of installing a home automation system in both new builds and renovations. Favourite More
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
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
Episode 31 – Self-builder Orlean McCaffrey shares her tips and advice building her home in County Fermanagh, including: – Planning restrictions– Choice of how to build the house and who to get to build it– Home cinema design– Microcement kitchen Read the full article here Favourite More
Episode 30 – Wendy McClintock of the Progressive Building Society explains what it takes to secure a self-build mortgage in NI, including: Favourite More
Episode 29 – To protect your valuables, a safe will be high on the list of things you need to include in your project. Trustee Safes outlines what to check for and the need for proper installation. Favourite More
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