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Concrete wall construction in Ireland

Building your walls out of concrete will usually take the form of the ever popular block build, but there are other options to consider. In this article we cover: What is concrete and how it’s greening its image What is cavity wall construction (blockwork) How to insulate blockwork walls Different types of blocks, from aerated […] More

by Victoria Hunter February 27, 2022, 2:31 pm
in Advice, Building methods, Construction drawings, Construction overview, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, On site, Pre design

Building methods in Ireland

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

by Ronan McKee January 25, 2022, 2:27 pm
in Building methods, Cost savers, Design, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Pre design, SB+ TV, Sponsored Content

Jason Martin, Self Build with Mannok

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

by Selfbuild Live January 24, 2022, 10:30 am
in Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Construction drawings, Construction overview, Cost savers, Design, Direct labour vs main contractor, First fix: Watchpoints, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Joinery: Watchpoints, On site, Podcast, Pre design, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, SB+ Podcasts, Second fix: Watchpoints

Ep 45 – The Automated House in County Down

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

by Selfbuild Live December 15, 2021, 1:16 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Building methods, Construction overview, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, Other key structural decisions, Pre design

Steel, timber, insulation: where to next for material price increases?

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

by Keith Kelliher November 26, 2021, 2:25 pm
in Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Construction drawings, Construction overview, Cost savers, Design, Direct labour vs main contractor, First fix: Watchpoints, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Joinery: Watchpoints, On site, Podcast, Pre design, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, SB+ Podcasts, Second fix: Watchpoints

Ep 44 – Cost of steel, timber, insulation: Where to next?

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

by Selfbuild Live November 17, 2021, 2:30 pm
in Building methods, Design, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design, SB+ TV, Supplier Seminars, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints

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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Timber frame construction in Ireland

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

by Julian Owen October 27, 2021, 2:52 pm
in Building methods, Design, Heating systems, On site, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints

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
in Building methods, Cost savers, Design, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Pre design, SB+ TV, Supplier Seminars

Self-builders guide to Ireland’s best performing thermal block – Jason Martin, Self Build with Mannok

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

by Selfbuild Live September 29, 2021, 12:02 pm
in Building methods, Pre design, SB+ TV, Supplier Seminars

ICF The New Standard in Construction – Jonathan Ballantine, Ballantine Building Solutions

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

by Selfbuild Live September 27, 2021, 12:00 pm
in Budget & Financing, Building methods, News, Pre design

Opinion: The problem with rural housing in Ireland

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

by John Corless September 7, 2021, 1:15 pm