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in Advice, Building methods, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, On site, Pre design, Quality control inspections

Top 10 benefits of ICF

Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) has a lot to offer as a construction method – here are the benefits. In this article we cover: Airtightness Unlike a porous concrete block, ICF gives you a monolithic concrete core wrapped with a continuously insulated blanket, giving you an airtight house that allows the internal temperature to be controlled […] More

by Daithi McGourty December 12, 2022, 12:17 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Building methods, Other key structural decisions, Pre design

The basics of ICF

Before you choose ICF as a building method in Ireland, consider the basics: how it complies with regulations and how it impacts on your design and build costs. In this article we cover: Formwork In construction, formwork refers to a temporary shutter/mould into which concrete is poured and formed. You can also mould lime or […] More

by Astrid Madsen November 29, 2022, 10:43 am
in Advice, Building methods, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Pre design

ICF pros and cons

Insulating concrete formwork (ICF) is now a popular way to build Irish homes; here are the pros and cons. In this article we cover: In the ever changing world of modern methods of construction, Insulating Concrete Formwork is up there with the best of them, says Daithí McGourty. Over the years working on large commercial […] More

by Daithi McGourty November 21, 2022, 1:42 pm
in Building methods, News

Two thirds say new homes should be timber frame

64 per cent of people in Ireland believe more timber frame houses should be built, according to Red C research commissioned by Coillte. There is strong support in Ireland for expanding Irish forests and forestry products, according to the new research published in October 2022. More than four in five agree Ireland should continue to […] More

by Astrid Madsen October 31, 2022, 3:27 pm
in Advice, Building methods, Design, Designing the outside space, Exteriors & Landscaping, Landscaping: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design

Porch and garage design: Getting it right

Porch and garage design can make or break the look of your house; here are the pitfalls to avoid and good design practices to take on board. In this article we cover: Porch design Designing a porch is easy if you know exactly what you want it to do. On the other hand, if sized […] More

by Leslie O'Donnell October 31, 2022, 12:55 pm
in Budget & Financing, Building methods, News

5pc concrete levy will add over €1k to build costs

The ROI levy on concrete will now be introduced in September 2023, as the Mica Action Group and CIF say it does nothing to deal with quality control issues. We cover: Concrete levy Concrete blocks and pouring concrete will incur the 5 per cent concrete levy, while precast products like hollowcore slabs will not. Budget […] More

by Astrid Madsen October 28, 2022, 10:45 am
in Building methods, Pre design, SB+ TV

Modular Building Systems

Modular homes are built offsite in the factory, transported to site in modules where they are assembled to form your new home. We chat to Stephen Wright from BuildWright about this modern method of construction and find out: Using a modular concrete building system, how long will it take to build a home? What’s the […] More

by Stephen Wright October 17, 2022, 3:35 pm
in Basic site checklist, Before you start to dig, Block, Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing an architectural designer, Choosing external finishes, Choosing the bathrooms, Choosing the kitchen, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Collating your ideas, Cost savers, First fix: Watchpoints, Joinery: Watchpoints, Landscaping: Watchpoints, Living Arrangements, New Build, Other key structural decisions, Planning red flags, Projects, Provisions for on-site electricity, water, Road openings, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, Securing planning permission, Self-build Projects, Site access, Site assessment, The design brief and getting the space right, Two Storey, Ulster

Building the tin house

Matthew and Hannah Sterrett of @ourweecountryhome share their story of building what they call the tin house: how it started and the obstacles they came up against. In this article they talk about: Contents Part 1 – Avoiding the rent trap – Skip to Part 1 Part 2 – The tin roof – Skip to […] More

by Astrid Madsen August 11, 2022, 9:49 am
in Building methods, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Choosing windows and doors, Collating your ideas, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Podcast, Pre design, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, SB+ Podcasts, Ventilation, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints, Windows and doors: Watchpoints, Working out your requirements

Ep52 – What to consider when self-building plus thoughts about the mica grant scheme

Resident construction expert John Corless chats about flash points to consider when building your home, including: • Managing heat loss, U-values and airtightness• Ventilation• Insulation• Space and water heating including thoughts on PV• Intermediate floors• Roofs• Contracts• List of other considerations: security, waste, health and safety, equipment hire, etc. Michael Doherty of the Mica Action […] More

by Astrid Madsen July 25, 2022, 3:35 pm
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: Watchpoints

Step 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

by Myles McCAnn July 18, 2022, 10:37 am
in Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts, Working out your requirements

Ep51 – Modern Building Methods in Ireland Part 2

Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ introduces self-builders to modern ways of building in Ireland today. In Part 2 he chats about: – Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) with Ballantine Building Solutions– Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) with FutureTek– Hemp block construction with Hempbuild Favourite More

by Astrid Madsen June 14, 2022, 11:31 am
in Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts, Working out your requirements

Ep50 – Modern Building Methods in Ireland Part 1

Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ introduces self-builders to modern ways of building. In Part 1 he chats about: – Timber frame construction with Redwood Timber Frame in Dungannon– Structural polystyrene construction known as M3 with Passive Housing in Kildare– Steel frame and precast concrete with Future Cast in Leitrim For more about the building methods available […] More

by Astrid Madsen May 29, 2022, 7:51 pm