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in Block, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Two Storey, Ulster

Passive house retrofit in Co Monaghan

Barry McCarron explains how he went about renovating his home in Co Monaghan to the passive house retrofit methodology, EnerPHit. In this article we cover: Overview House size before: 125sqmHouse size after: 188sqmBedrooms: 4Heating: air to water heat pumpVentilation: centralised mechanical with heat recovery Construction: blockwork (cavity wall)BER before: D2 (energy consumption of 289.86 kWh/ […] More

by Barry McCarron August 17, 2023, 9:35 am
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Cost savers, Free Content

House build costs 2023

How much it costs to build a house in Ireland in 2023, according to the Selfbuild Cost Survey. In this article we cover: It’s true that relying on average costs to figure out what a self-build will cost you will only lead to confusion and disappointment. But we still thought we’d share what other self-builders […] More

by Astrid Madsen August 11, 2023, 2:29 pm
in Advice, Choosing lighting, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Choosing windows and doors, Cost savers, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Extension/Renovation Projects, Projects

Kilkenny renovation and extension

Having lived in Australia, single level, open plan living was what Anne and Niall Jordan wanted from their Kilkenny renovation and extension project. In this article we cover: Anne and Niall had a clear idea of what they wanted for their first family home. Six years of apartment living in Australia had instilled a huge […] More

by Heather Campbell August 8, 2023, 8:45 am
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Cost savers, Direct labour vs main contractor, Insurance and warranty cover, Site access, Water & Electricity

Build costs you shouldn’t forget about

What you will end up paying to build or extend your home goes beyond the bricks and mortar; here are the non build costs to take into account. In this article we cover: The site If you don’t have one already, it’s easy to spend a third or more of your entire budget on the […] More

by Keith Kelliher August 4, 2023, 1:35 pm
in Advice, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, Other key structural decisions

Floor construction choices

What lies beneath the finished floor surface is something every self-builder needs to consider; here are your floor construction choices. In this article we cover Naturally when people look at a floor, they see only the surface, not the construction underneath. But designing a floor requires thinking not only about how it will look but […] More

by Leslie O'Donnell July 31, 2023, 9:38 pm
in Budget & Financing, Design, DIY, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Heat emitters, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints

Ep64 – Tiny house building and living

Paul Lawford explains how he built his tiny home on wheels from scratch, including: Favourite More

by Astrid Madsen July 28, 2023, 3:05 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Cost savers

Why build costs run out of control

Here’s why build costs tend to run out of control, and how to guard against it happening on your project. In this article we cover: For small developers, the cost of building a house will often only represent half of their financial outlay. They’ll have to secure a plot, which is about a third of […] More

by Mark Brinkley July 22, 2023, 8:49 am
in Building methods, Cost 200-300, Free Content, Leinster, New Build, Projects, Self-build Projects, Sponsored Content, Timber Frame, Two Storey

The Avrame house

Jonathan Byrne of Co Longford chose an Avrame timber frame kit because it gave him cost certainty and a turnkey finish. Alan Rowan of TuffHouse Eco Build got a call one day from a prospective client, who’d gotten his contact details from a happy customer. “Jonathan came to me recommended from word of mouth,” says […] More

by Avrame July 14, 2023, 2:12 pm
in Building methods, News

Log homes could get green light

TDs and local councillors in ROI are pushing to change planning rules, to support the uptake of log homes. In this article we cover: Independent TDs want to see log homes given planning permission, in a bid to build more durable, energy efficient and cost effective homes in rural Ireland. In most rural areas in […] More

by Astrid Madsen July 11, 2023, 11:03 am
in Collating your ideas, News

Awards season 2023

Check out the homes that have won awards in 2023, from the Federation of Master Builder Awards to architects’ awards. In this article we cover: Celebrating building excellence in NI is the biennial Federation of Master Builder (FMB) Awards. The accolades this year went to a range of different house styles, from historical to modern. […] More

by Astrid Madsen July 10, 2023, 10:00 am
in Advice, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, Other key structural decisions

How are suspended floors built?

Suspended floors are usually either made of timber or concrete with steel elements. Find out how they’re made and what to watch out for on site. In this article we cover: A suspended floor is one that’s built across walls, beams, columns or foundations, spanning across an open space or void underneath. Upper storey, intermediate […] More

by Leslie O'Donnell July 7, 2023, 9:40 am
in Advice, Collating your ideas, Joinery: Watchpoints, Working out your requirements

Understairs storage inspiration

Creative and function ideas to make the most of your understairs space. In this article we cover: No matter what your needs or design preferences are, there is an understairs storage solution for you. You can either use the space for long term storage or have it fit into your daily life. Because it’s so […] More

by Victoria Hunter July 6, 2023, 3:19 pm

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