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Types of Window Frames

You will need to carefully select the type of frame to match the style of your house. In this article we cover: Window parts A typical window is made up of the following: Head and sill Top and bottom horizontal frames. The sill has a groove on the underside to ensure water drips away from […] More

by Astrid Madsen May 17, 2022, 12:19 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Building methods, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Pre design

NI homes to become more expensive to build

The NI Assembly’s Path to Net Zero Carbon is paving the way for a new set of building regulations that will inevitably make it more expensive to build your house. Here’s what you need to know. What’s the timeline for the new building regulations? 2050 is the target year for Net Zero but we can […] More

by Patrick Waterfield May 17, 2022, 11:32 am
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing external finishes, Choosing windows and doors, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, On site, Pre design, The design brief and getting the space right, Windows and doors: Watchpoints

Matching windows to house design

A successful house design is impossible without the windows; here’s what’s involved to get the look you’re after. Positioning Your architectural designer will have strong opinions about how the windows will work in terms of the overall appearance of the building. And of course there’ll be structural considerations too. For instance, corner […] More

by Astrid Madsen May 17, 2022, 11:16 am
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing external finishes, Choosing windows and doors, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, On site, Other key structural decisions, Pre design, The design brief and getting the space right, Windows and doors: Watchpoints

Window styles and configurations

Matching the window to the house has a huge impact on the overall success of the design, both inside and out. Window design and operation has not changed much over the years. The style and manner in which windows operate is still very much in line with the traditional sash, sliding sash and casement […] More

by Astrid Madsen May 17, 2022, 11:02 am
in Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, Construction overview, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Getting started on site, Health & Safety: Appoint PSCS/PC, Health & Safety: Appoint PSDS, Insurance and warranty cover, On site, Podcast, Pre design, Quality control inspections, SB+ Podcasts, Working out your requirements

Ep49 – Where to start with your self-build

This podcast is the first in a series of talks for mica affected homeowners. Mica is a naturally occurring material that has been the cause of thousands of homes crumbling; a redress scheme is being devised through the ROI government to rebuild affected homes. The topic for this first instalment is what to expect from […] More

by Astrid Madsen April 14, 2022, 8:11 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 Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, News

NI gets VAT cut for green upgrades

NI homeowners investing in renewables and energy saving measures (ESMs) could save thousands thanks to a new zero VAT rate taking effect this April. In this article we cover: Energy saving materials (ESMs) will no longer be applied full value added tax in NI, thanks to measures introduced in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement. According […] More

by Astrid Madsen March 23, 2022, 3:37 pm
in Appointing a main contractor, Budget & Financing, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, News

Registered contractors still high risk

Most grant aided contractors do not show “good performance”, as the ROI government plans to invest €8 billion to 2030 in home energy upgrades. A record number of contractors were removed from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) contractors register in 2021, according to statistics supplied to Selfbuild by the SEAI. 291 contractors were […] More

by Astrid Madsen February 15, 2022, 12:25 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 Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, News

NI roadmap to net zero unveiled

New buildings will have to meet “net zero” standards by 2026/27, and new energy grants for existing homes will be introduced this year (2022). A one-stop shop for homeowners seeking energy advice, “a significant pilot domestic retrofit scheme in 2022”, and net zero building regulations for 2026 are all part of NI’s Path to Net […] More

by Astrid Madsen January 20, 2022, 12:08 pm
in Cost savers, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, News, Provisions for on-site electricity, water, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, Water & Electricity

Get paid for your electricity exports

The ROI Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) has finally been announced – more than three years behind schedule – so you will now be paid to export electricity to the grid. In December 2021, ROI Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan announced the MSS roll out with the launch of the Clean Export Guarantee (CEG) tariff, […] More

by Astrid Madsen January 17, 2022, 4:43 pm
in Advice, Building methods, Construction drawings, Construction overview, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, On site, Pre design

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