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in Advice, Design, Heating systemsHeat pumps explained
Air source heat pumps are the most common in Ireland today. But ground source is well worth considering for your new build, even though it’s more expensive to install. In this article we cover: Why choose a heat pump? As the ROI government plans to ban oil and gas boilers from new builds, in 2022 […] More
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in Advice, Design, Heating systemsWhat does NZEB mean?
Changes to the ventilation and energy efficiency requirements come into force on the 1st of November 2019 in ROI for new and existing homes; here’s what you need to know. In this article we cover: There has been a continuing ramping up of minimum energy standards in buildings over the past 15 years as a […] More
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in Block, Bungalow, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Getting started on site, Insurance and warranty cover, Leinster, ProjectsMeath renovation quick turnaround
When disaster strikes sometimes you have no option but to carry out that much dreamed about renovation project, as Denis and Sarah Murphy of Co Meath experienced with their quick turnaround renovation. In this article we cover: Overview House size before: 248sqm House size after: 280sqmBuild cost excluding garden: €150,000 When we came back from […] More
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Architect designed modern new build in Co Down
Giving free reign to an architect to design your new build pays off. And as Kerri Farrell found out, it’s not nearly as expensive as your might think. In this article we cover: Overview House size: 2,700 sqft Plot size: ¼ acreRoof: attic truss, breathable membrane, counter battened and 12×24 natural slate covering.Walls: 150mm cavity construction EPS bead […] More
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in Budget & Financing, Bungalow, Leinster, New Build, Pre design, Projects, Self-build Projects, Two StoreyCarlow new build with personality & flair
Gillian and Seamus Brennan injected personality into their Co Carlow new build thanks to a clever H-shaped design and repurposed furniture. This article about Gillian and Seamus’ H-shaped new build in Co Carlow covers: Overview Walls: Cavity walls 125mm PIR board full fillRoof: 150mm PIR board between rafters with insulated (50mm PIR) plasterboard on ceilingFloor: […] More