September 25, 2020There’s one thing you need to consider in relation to comfort and it’s structure. We’ve all had the noisy neighbour.…
September 24, 2020As well as its strength, durability, fire resistance and thermal mass, another benefit of concrete is its flexibility. Older buildings…
September 17, 2020Episode 19: Building with solid oak is a skill that takes years to master; Grace Design walks us through how…
September 17, 2020Episode 17: A question on every self-builder's mind is "How am I going to build this thing?" It's a key…
July 2, 2020It’s possible to build your own home doing almost everything yourself, as long as you have the necessary commitment, time,…
January 20, 2020MMC, or modern methods of construction, is a catch-all term to describe everything from innovative building solutions to cutting edge…
July 16, 2019It's possible to build your house with oak - find out how you can do it, the different configurations, cost,…
March 14, 2019Blockwork remains the most common building method in Ireland today. In this article we cover: What is masonry construction and…
November 22, 2018Next generation timber: The concept of laminating wood to make it stronger has been around for centuries, but it’s only relatively…
August 17, 2018This quick and cost-effective method of construction is increasing in popularity among self-builders. Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) originated in Germany…
