Spring 2020
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Cantilevered Staircases
There is no doubt that a cantilevered staircase is one way of making a major visual impact. To the casual observer a cantilevered staircase appears to be floating because it overhangs without any external bracings or supports. What holds it up is a counterweight hidden in the wall, out of sight. Available in straight, quarter […] More
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in Advice, Choosing windows and doors, Cost savers, Cost Series, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Free Content, Interior Advice, InteriorsHow much will your windows and doors cost?
Whether you’re building new or renovating, you’ll need to determine early on how much your windows and doors will cost. Simply because they could drain the budget. What do we cover in this article? In the days when our grandparents were building their homes, they kept things simple and bar a few exceptions these methods […] More
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Modern renovation for Mayo home
How Leonie and Jonathan Kennedy survived their major renovation project, all the while living in their house and preparing for their wedding. In this article, Leonie and Jonathan share how they went about their modern renovation and extension project, including: Overview House size before: 103 sqmHouse size after: 154 sqmPlot size: 1.3 acresExtension specFloor finish […] More
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Amazing views from Antrim new build
For Jason and Joanna Blake, this Co Antrim new build was all about tailoring it to their family’s lifestyle. And high on the wish list was the games room. In this article we cover: Overview Build cost: £210,000House size: 320 sqmPlot size: 2,000 sqmConstruction: 200mm cavity walls fully filled with EPS graphite beads, blockwork 100mm each side, internal finish […] More
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Modern bungalow in County Donegal
When Dawn and Declan Lambe of Co Donegal found a site with jaw dropping sea and country views, the modern bungalow self-build of a lifetime beckoned… In this article, we cover: Overview: House size: 230 sqmBedrooms: 4Heating and hot water: air to water heat pumpVentilation: natural with bathroom extractor fansBER: A3 “We were living in […] More
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