Ep 30 – Guide to self-build mortgages in NI
Episode 30 – Wendy McClintock of the Progressive Building Society explains what it takes to secure a self-build mortgage in NI, including: Favourite More
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in Advice, Building methods, Construction overview, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The EnvironmentEco building alternatives in Ireland
What do the more esoteric eco building methods look like in Ireland today? We take a look at everything from cob to shipping containers. In this article we cover: DIY earth building, from cob to rammed earth: what they are and how to build with them Shipping containers: pros and cons, and how to build […] More
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Is your house design as eco-friendly as you think?
The Irish Green Building Council has launched a campaign to tackle the whole life environmental impact of buildings, in a bid to think beyond the energy we use to heat and light our homes. Building an eco-friendly home can mean different things to different people; in most cases though it has to do with making […] More
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in Advice, Building methods, Construction drawings, Construction overview, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, On site, Pre designModern construction methods in Ireland
Thanks to advances in technology, there are plenty of modern construction methods available in Ireland to build new or extend. In this article we cover: Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs): what it is and how to build with it Mass timber construction including Cross Laminated Timber (CLT): what it is and how to build with it […] More
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in Building methods, Collating your ideas, Cost 200-300, Leinster, New Build, Pre design, Projects, Self-build Projects, Timber Frame, Two StoreyBuilt 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
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in Design, Direct labour vs main contractor, Extension/Renovation Projects, Heating systems, Munster, New Build, Other key structural decisions, Pre design, Projects, Securing planning permission, Self-build Projects, Timber FrameConcrete interiors for new Co Cork home
The challenge for architects is to get the houses they design in the countryside to blend into the landscape. When it came to his own home, Andrew O’Brien came up with an ingenious solution by incorporating concrete interiors. In this article we cover: How did the project come about? The process was the same as […] More
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in Block, Choosing an architectural designer, New Build, Pre design, Projects, Self-build Projects, Ulster, Working out your requirementsThe multi-generational house
Building a home is always an emotional process. And for Cary Thompson, building a multi-generational house was the best way to honour the memory of his late mum. In this article, Cary shares how he built his multi-generational house including: Build type: blockwork (cavity walls)Heating system: gas boilerSAP: 79 How did the multi-generational house project […] More
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in Buying land with an existing house on it, Collating your ideas, Connacht, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Site assessmentBarrel roofed extension for derelict cottage
How Martin and Saoirse O’Dwyer renovated a derelict cottage on the Sligo / Donegal coastline and added a barrel roofed extension to make it blend in. In this article we cover: “While house hunting we fell in love with the panoramic views from this tiny derelict, coastal cottage,” explains Martin. “The vista reaches across sand […] More
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July 2021 date for selling electricity back to the grid
The Department of Environment is launching a public consultation today (14th January 2021) to help design how the Microgeneration Support Scheme will operate. Homes, small businesses and farms that generate a small amount of energy from their on-site electricity system, often photovoltaic (PV) solar panels in the case of homeowners, are known as microgenerators. Homeowners […] More
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in Ask the Expert, Choosing an architectural designer, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design, SB+ TV, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints, Working out your requirementsHow an energy consultant can save you money
The role of an energy consultant in a self-build – Self build energy consultant Eric Davidson of Reinco chats with Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ about the reasons why you need independent advice on the energy aspects of your design, including comparing technical details and quotations and making sure the house’s energy systems are adapated to […] More
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in Appointing a main contractor, Buying land with an existing house on it, Choosing the kitchen, Choosing windows and doors, Construction overview, Cost savers, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, On site, Podcast, SB+ Podcasts, Securing planning permission, Working out your requirementsEp 26 – Bungalow new build in Co Wicklow
Episode 26: First time self-builder David Dobbs, who happens to be an estate agent, shares his experience getting planning permission from Wicklow County Council and running into some trouble with his main contractor. He talks about:– How the existing cottage on the site helped secure planning permission– His bungalow design tips to add light and […] More
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On the drawing board: Co Cork seaside home
A project in Sheep’s Head, Co Cork, awaiting planning permission in an Area of Outstanding Beauty, showcases how a design tailored to the site, needs and epoch we live in, can respond to the planner’s expectations of 21st Century design. The site consists of two ruined cottages which, with others, once formed part of a traditional […] More
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