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in Block, Case Studies, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Two Storey, Ulster

The sky’s the limit

What can you do with a 20-year-old conservatory, a previous kitchen extension and a fair dose of imagination? For Michael and Rita Mooney of South Belfast the answer consisted of doubling the roof height with a cathedral ceiling and installing the very latest in home building technology. [powerkit_collapsibles] [powerkit_collapsible title=”BUILD SPEC” opened=”true”] Build type: masonry, […] More

by Astrid Madsen August 16, 2013, 12:36 pm
in Block, Case Studies, Cost 300+, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Leinster, Projects, Two Storey

A happy medium

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

by Astrid Madsen August 6, 2013, 1:56 pm
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Typical extension designs

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

by Rod Maharg September 3, 2012, 9:28 am
in Advice, Choosing external finishes, Design, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, Uncategorized

External 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

by Astrid Madsen August 12, 2012, 2:27 pm
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in Block, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Munster, Projects, Two Storey

Northern 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

by Astrid Madsen April 2, 2012, 1:52 pm

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