When Nick and Kate O’Neill bought an Irish fisherman’s cottage on the Co Wicklow seaside, they knew they had to take their time finding the right design team to turn it into a home they could retire to. The first architect Nick and Kate consulted suggested they retain the traditional two-room layout, and, whilst they […] More
Methods of construction and roofing your timber frame extension This is the second article in a series of four, designed to highlight potential problems and guide you through the process of building an extension, where there are surrounding properties. This article gives you an overview of some of the methods of construction and roofing that […] More
Architect Rod Maharg looks at the most common extension designs If you are thinking of extending your home, the possibilities, in theory, are endless. The location (front, side, or rear) could vary, so could the number of stories, the size, the massing, the roof type, the materials… The sky is the limit! However, the realities […] More
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
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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