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
Thanks to advances in technology, there’s morethan one way to build a house. Here’swhat’s on the menu for building your walls. In this article we cover: An overview of what building options are out there What’s popular and available to build with in Ireland today Ways to compare building methods Indication of costs and timescales […] More
Jason Martin from Self Build with Mannok answers your questions and explains how to build a home designed for comfort, with regulated temperatures and long-term energy savings. Download the Self Build with Mannok brochure here. Find out more at Self Build with Mannok Supplier Hub Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September 2021. Favourite More
Episode 45 Mark McCall, of Instagram account @automatedhome, runs through his Co Down home building project including: – the design and build process– issues with foundations– stages of the build from first, second to third fix– design and budgeting tips The full story available here: selfbuildextendrenovate.co.uk/project/the-automated-home/ Favourite More
There is not a single cause for the sudden increase in the price of materials. The pandemic, Brexit, ROI tree licencing, high demand compounded by shortages of raw materials worldwide, have all contributed to the problem. The madness will subside on most fronts, but it’s likely that costs will continue to rise for certain products. […] More
Episode 44 – Quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher discusses the recent material price increase and what it means for self-builders. He covers:– Which materials have been hardest hit– Reasons behind material price inflation– Where to next for material price increases– How to budget for your project– Whether to wait or start building now– Budgeting tips Favourite More
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
Timber is naturally breathable and eco friendly; we look at how homes are built with timber frame in Ireland today. In this article we cover: What is timber frame Stick build construction Open versus closed panel construction How timber frame kit suppliers work, with a breakdown of each stage Who does what on site with […] More
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
Jason Martin from Self Build with Mannok explains how to build a home designed for comfort, with regulated temperatures and long-term energy savings. Download the Self Build with Mannok brochure here. Find out more at Self Build with Mannok Supplier Hub This post is sponsored content and was recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September […] More
This information is brought to you by Ballantine Building Solutions Find out more at Ballantine Building Solutions, Supplier Hub 37A Upper Dunmurry Lane, Belfast, BT17 0AA +44 (0) 28 90 686756 info@ballantinebuildingsolutions.com This post is sponsored content and was recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September 2021. Favourite More
The problem with rural housing is far reaching, writes self-build advisor John Corless, who says we need a change of mindset. The issue with rural housing, and it has been for 60 years, is not just about self-certification. The issues blur into other areas and issues. The planning process in ROI is problematic, as is […] More