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Contemporary new build in Co Kerry
Seamus and Claire Clifford’s direct labour new build in Co Kerry was managed with the help of family and friends. In this article we cover: Going down the direct labour route with a self-build is both hugely rewarding and incredibly time consuming. Despite working 300km away from his home-to-be, Sheamus Clifford still managed to do […] More
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Unfinished Symphony
Back in 2004, gaining planning permission to build a new home in a rural setting in NI was quite different to today. Then, the only real chance of success was to find a building that could loosely be described as ‘habitable’ in that it had a serviceable roof. [powerkit_collapsibles] [powerkit_collapsible title=”COST&SIZES” opened=”true”] Site cost: £60,000 […] More
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in Advice, Choosing external finishes, Design, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, UncategorizedExternal wall coverings
The external skin of a building must have four essential characteristics: durability, resistance to moisture penetration, uniform weathering and an attractive appearance. It may also be required to provide weight bearing or strength, and is nowadays increasingly expected to contribute to energy efficiency. CHARACTERISTICS Durability depends upon exposure to the weather, (e.g. rain, wind or […] More
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in Block, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Munster, Projects, Two StoreyNorthern Light
When Mary and John Stewart of Co Cork decided to extend their family home, they knew exactly what they wanted. A north facing, yet light filled, extension… [agg_tabs theme=”dark”] [agg_tab title=”BUILD SPEC”] Build type: masonry with traditional cavity wall Insulation: 60mm partial fill cavity insulation and 62.5mm insulated plasterboard inside; timber roof with high density […] More
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