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Floor Screeds Design & Specification, Thomas Holden, Roadstone

Learn what’s new with floor screeds, what are the most popular types of screed used in Ireland and how it works with under floor heating from Thomas Holden at Roadstone. Visit the Roadstone Supplier Hub here For more about the Roadstone Floor Screed products click here For further seminars from Roadstone please click here […] More

by Astrid Madsen April 8, 2022, 10:20 am
in Budget & Financing, Collating your ideas, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Heat emitters, Heating systems, On site, Pre design, Provisions for on-site electricity, water, SB+ TV, Supplier Seminars

Air to water heat pumps – an introduction, Ian Killoch, Daikin Ireland

Daikin are devoted to providing high-quality products and total climate solutions to create comfortable and sustainable interior environments for all of the people and regions of the world. For more about their products click here This post is sponsored content and was recorded at Selfbuild Live, Dublin in March 2022. Favourite More

by Astrid Madsen April 8, 2022, 9:34 am
in Appointing a main contractor, Basic site checklist, Before you start to dig, Collating your ideas, Construction overview, Direct labour tasks, Direct labour vs main contractor, First fix: Watchpoints, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Joinery: Watchpoints, Landscaping: Watchpoints, News, Quality control inspections, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, Second fix: Watchpoints, Snag lists and retention if main contractor

New self-build guides

The Builder’s Companion is a two part guide to building your home, starting with the pre design stage all the way through snagging and completion certs. The author Philip Fitzpatrick is a serial self-builder, having built seven homes for his family over the years. He’s also a chartered surveyor and builder. This UK & Ireland […] More

by Astrid Madsen February 25, 2022, 12:39 pm
in Advice, Choosing lighting, Collating your ideas, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, On site, Pre design, The design brief and getting the space right

Lighting design basics

The whole mood and feel of a room, or even of a whole home, can be altered by its lighting. Despite this, we often give more thought to our kitchen tap. aylight is the oldest way of lighting a building but once the sun goes down, we need to add other types of light […] More

by Astrid Madsen December 7, 2021, 1:56 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the kitchen, Collating your ideas, Cost savers, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On site, Pre design

Specifying a hardwearing kitchen

Kitchen worktops, splashbacks, taps and sinks will be used all the time, so take the time to choose ones that are hardwearing and visually pleasing. In this article, we cover: As with any part of the home, good design is everything. And your kitchen is no exception. Here we hone in on what makes […] More

by Marion McGarry December 7, 2021, 1:36 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the kitchen, Collating your ideas, Construction drawings, Cost savers, Cost Series, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Free Content, Interior Advice, Interiors, On site, Pre design, Working out your requirements

How much does a kitchen cost?

All aspects of a self-build are affected by the budget. This is particularly true of the kitchen, where costs can quickly mount. So the question stands, how much does a kitchen cost? In this article we cover: In the world of kitchen design and manufacture, all kitchens are created fundamentally equal. The shell, which is […] More

by Astrid Madsen November 29, 2021, 2:37 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the kitchen, Collating your ideas, Construction drawings, Cost savers, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, On site, Pre design, Working out your requirements

Kitchen design for easy access

Kitchen design is all about how you are going to be using the space; here are the design parameters to know about. In this article we cover: Kitchen design principles for easy access Universal Design principles were devised to future proof your house so that it can be used by people of all abilities. The guidelines […] More

by Astrid Madsen November 15, 2021, 1:30 pm
in Collating your ideas, News

Master Builder Awards crown projects throughout NI

Northern Ireland’s biennial Master Builder Awards crowned winners in 11 categories, celebrating high quality craftsmanship, exceptional customer service and building excellence. See fmb.org.uk for the full award details and who won in the other regions. M G Developments (NI) Ltd won the NI Sustainability Master Builder Award for this timber frame home with larch and fibre […] More

by Astrid Madsen November 3, 2021, 10:27 am
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the kitchen, Collating your ideas, Construction drawings, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, On site, Pre design, Working out your requirements

Where to start with your kitchen design

If you’re planning a new kitchen or renovating your existing one in Ireland, get a head start on your design with our helpful tips. In this article we cover: The kitchen is at the heart of the home and as such, deserves all the attention it can get. It will have to cater to family […] More

by Fiona McPhillips November 1, 2021, 2:45 pm
in Choosing windows and doors, Collating your ideas, Design, Kitchen and bathroom designs, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts

Ep 42 – Site visit on Co Mayo contractor led build

Episode 42 – Miyuki Katsu Maloney, of Instagram account @our.japandi.selfbuild , walks us through her self-build project, including: – Japandi design features including the no-shoe zone entrance– How the Japandi interiors had to be adapted to Irish building regulations– Choice of windows– Choice of finishes including a microcement bathroom– Top tips and advice for a […] More

by Astrid Madsen September 21, 2021, 9:11 am
in Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, News, Pre design, Working out your requirements

Confused about self-building? Ask an architect and help a good cause

Ask An Architect NI and the Simon Open Door are now taking bookings for 2021 Whether you are undertaking a small renovation or extension project, or a whole new build, you will need some help and advice along the way. The first port of call is often an architect. They can help and advise at […] More

by Astrid Madsen April 1, 2021, 10:35 am
in Building methods, Collating your ideas, Cost 200-300, Leinster, New Build, Pre design, Projects, Self-build Projects, Timber Frame, Two Storey

Built out of lengths of timber

Carpenter Chris Gillick constructed his family home with the “stick built” timber frame method. Here’s how he and his wife Serena did it in County Meath. In this article, Chris explains: Why did you decide to stick build the house from standard lengths of timber? It’s a method I’m familiar with. And to save money, […] More

by Astrid Madsen January 27, 2021, 12:03 pm