Episode 44 – Quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher discusses the recent material price increase and what it means for self-builders. He covers:– Which materials have been hardest hit– Reasons behind material price inflation– Where to next for material price increases– How to budget for your project– Whether to wait or start building now– Budgeting tips Favourite More
Episode 35 – Expanded PolyStyrene (EPS) is a cost effective insulation product that usually comes in board or bead form. Steven Magee of KORE Insulation Solutions, a leading EPS supplier, explains where and how to use it on a self-build or renovation project. Favourite More
The role of an energy consultant in a self-build – Self build energy consultant Eric Davidson of Reinco chats with Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ about the reasons why you need independent advice on the energy aspects of your design, including comparing technical details and quotations and making sure the house’s energy systems are adapated to […] More
Watchpoints: Insulation and airtightness – Self-build advisor John Corless explains the most common pitfalls when it comes to installing insulation and applying airtightness products. Favourite More
Is it better to pump your new build cavity walls with EPS beads or add rigid board insulation? Find out how it’s done in Ireland. In this article we cover: A popular method of insulating new build cavity walls is to fill the gap in between the two leaves, either by pumping them with EPS […] More
Have you ever worn a woolly jumper on a windy day? To keep the shivers out the only solution is to don the coat or parka. Insulation and airtightness barriers work very much in the same way; in fact the analogy also extends to insulation becoming ineffective when wet. Photo taken by Fergal O’ Malley RIAI […] More
Your guide to planning for, and installing external wall insulation in your Irish home. In this article we cover: External Wall Insulation (EWI), which is also referred to as ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems) is a method of insulating the outside walls of either a new or existing house, and involves directly applying insulation […] More
English