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06/12/2023

What to check for on site when the timber frame kit arrives, from installation to building control requirements.
In this article we cover:
- Watchpoints on site
- What to do if issues arise
- Project management tips for this stage
- Information required by building control
- Role of the certifier
- Moisture management checklist
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What to check for on site when the timber frame kit arrives, from installation to building control requirements.

05/12/2023

Budget friendly renovation for semi-d
Mark and Aoife Ryan share how they went about their budget friendly renovation of their semi-detached home in Co Limerick.
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞: 123sqm
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫: 146sqm
𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬: 4
𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭: €120k
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭: €145k
𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞: €185k
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: €390k
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: gas boiler
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: humidity controlled
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝 (𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧): blockwork
𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞: D1
𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫: A2
Read the full renovation project here: https://selfbuild.ie/project/budget-friendly-renovation-for-semi-d/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post

04/12/2023

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01/12/2023

Internal door inspiration
Internal door inspiration for your new build or renovation project, from slimline to panel doors.
In this article we cover:
🚪What to check for when buying internal doors
🚪Best internal doors for different room types
🚪What’s trending in Ireland today
🚪Top 10 internal door configurations
🚪Inspiration images for each
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30/11/2023

The automated home
Mark and Helen McCall built themselves a contemporary house in Co Down. Here Mark shares how he went about building their automated home.
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29/11/2023

Cantilever house in Co Antrim
Renovating this 1950s seaside house meant rebuilding the structural supports for the cantilever bedroom that takes in the view.
Overview
𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆: 200 sqm
𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓: 245 sqm
𝑷𝒍𝒐𝒕 𝒔𝒊𝒛𝒆: 1 acre
𝑩𝒆𝒅𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒔: 5
𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒕: £400k
𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Steel and block
𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓: LPG boiler
𝑽𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: mechanical
Read the project in full now: https://selfbuild.ie/project/cantilever-house/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post

28/11/2023

La dolce vita
It’s not just entrepreneurs who get their best ideas when relaxing on holiday — so do self-builders and this Irish self-build with sea views certainly has a international feel.
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 372sqm
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 2 acres
𝐄𝐏𝐂 (𝐒𝐀𝐏): B (83)
𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 2.73 ACH
Read the full project article here: https://selfbuild.ie/project/la-dolce-vita/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post

27/11/2023

Donegal forest house
Paul and Brodie Doherty built themselves an Irish version of a chalet with jaw dropping forest views in the heart of Donegal.
Read the full project here: https://selfbuild.ie/project/donegal-forest-house/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post

24/11/2023

Timber frame energy efficient home in Kilkenny
Kieran and Anita McGrath are a typical example of how forward-thinking self-builders are, especially when it comes to making an energy efficient home. Not only did the couple achieve impressive eco credentials back in 2011, they drew up their house plans and project managed the build themselves.
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 2,500 sqft with 300sqft garage
𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬: 4
𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 1 acre
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭: €270,000
𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: €450,000
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫: Air to water heat pump
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Heat recovery ventilation system
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝: Timber frame
𝐁𝐄𝐑: B1
Read the full article for 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄: https://selfbuild.ie/project/timber-frame-energy-efficient-home-in-kilkenny/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post

24/11/2023

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23/11/2023

Strikingly modern new build on Donegal coast
Denise and Mick O’Donnell took a gamble that paid off: they project managed their modern new build even though they’d never built before.
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23/11/2023

Where are building costs heading into 2024?
Keith Kelliher looks at whether or not now is a good time to break ground and what 2024 has in store for house building costs.
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In this article we cover:
🔹 What way material prices are heading​
🔹 Where labour prices are heading
🔹 What could drive up costs
🔹 What could drive costs down
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Keith Kelliher looks at whether or not now is a good time to break ground and what 2024 has in store for house building costs.

22/11/2023

Former Fermanagh church extended & renovated
The former Tattykeeran Church originally dates back to 1814 and has been beautifully and sympathetically restored, converted and extended by the present owners over the last ten years to now provide what can only be described as a truly exceptional and unique family home.
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21/11/2023

Sleek new build in Co Down
How Tiffany and Matthew Rea built their on trend house, a sleek new build finished with charred timber, in just four and a half months.
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 0.1 acre
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 2,300 sqft
𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬: 3
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫: gas boiler
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: centralised mechanical with heat recovery
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝: cavity wall (blockwork)
𝐄𝐏𝐂 (𝐒𝐀𝐏): B (85)
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21/11/2023

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20/11/2023

Contemporary new build bungalow
This new build bungalow in Co Donegal features bespoke finishes on a budget and a stunning garden.
𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 0.35 acres
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 170 sqm
𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬: 3
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: blockwork (cavity walls) and steel frame
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫: air source heat pump
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: mechanical with heat recovery
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20/11/2023

📰NEWS📰
Grants roll out off to a slow start as only 8 serviced sites made available in a year
The roll out of the ROI government’s grants has been off to a slow start with only 21 drawdowns for the vacant properties grant in 18 months, and just 8 serviced sites made available under the Ready to Build scheme within a year.
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ROI government's grants have been off to a slow start with just 8 serviced sites made available under the Ready to Build scheme.

17/11/2023

Building the dream home in Co Meath
When Michael and Gráinne Keane got the opportunity to purchase a site and move to the country, they jumped at the chance. Living in Dublin at the time, the idea of relocating to County Meath (Grainne is from the area), and building their dream home was too good an opportunity to pass up.
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 2.5 acres
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 4,500sqft/418sqm
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16/11/2023

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15/11/2023

How good is timber at resisting moisture and fire?🔥 💦
Timber frame homes are built so that moisture doesn’t go near the timber elements but how is timber treated to prevent moisture ingress – and how fire resistant is it?
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Timber frame homes are built so that moisture doesn't go near the timber elements but how is timber treated and how fire resistant is it?

15/11/2023

Modern extension in Co Down
How Emma and Jonathan Rhodes knocked down their conservatory in Co Down to replace it with a modern open plan extension.
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞: 241 sqm
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫: 265 sqm
𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 618 sqm
𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬: 5
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: gas boiler
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: natural with extractor fans
𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭: £110k + VAT all in
Read the full project for 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 here: https://selfbuild.ie/project/modern-extension-in-co-down/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post

15/11/2023

📰NEWS📰
Local Development Plans roll out in NI ‘unfair’, says planning consultant
Some self-builders are getting refused planning permission in one part of NI when they could have been approved in another, due to the ‘unfair’ roll out of the new Local Development Plans says planning consultant Mervyn McNeill.
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'Unfair' roll out of the new Local Development Plans in NI means that some self-builders are getting their planning applications refused.

14/11/2023

Modern new build in Co Roscommon
This modern new build shows that a contemporary design in the open countryside can get planning permission, as long as it’s well thought out.
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13/11/2023

Low energy home on a budget
After a fruitless search to buy a house, Brian and Karen Corry decided to build themselves their dream low energy home on a budget in Co Down.
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 260 sqm
𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 8 acres
𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬: 4
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭: £180k
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭: £420k all in
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: £650k
𝐄𝐏𝐂 (𝐒𝐀𝐏): A (93)
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: centralised exhaust air heat pump
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝: glulam timber
Read the full article here: https://selfbuild.ie/project/low-energy-home-on-a-budget/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post

10/11/2023

Victorian Renovation in Belfast
Gavin and Catherine Gracey took on a Victorian restoration in Belfast that kept to the style of their 120 year old property.
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09/11/2023

From shop to home
How Gráinne and Padraig Haughney bought an old shop in Kilkenny to convert into a light filled family home.
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞: 1,900 sqft
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫: 2,000 sqft
𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬: 𝟒4
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞: €137k at auction
𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭: €128k
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 €325k and €350k
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫: air to water heat pump
Read the full renovation project here: https://selfbuild.ie/project/shop-to-home/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post

09/11/2023

📰NEWS📰
Cheap loans for energy upgrades slated for January
A government-backed low interest loan scheme is being rolled out for those undertaking energy upgrades in their home, announced the Department of Environment.
In this article we cover:
🌟 How much you will be able to borrow
🌟 Who qualifies
🌟 When we can expect it to be rolled out, next steps
Read the full news story here:

Irish homeowners carrying out energy upgrades in their home will qualify for low interest loans early next year.

08/11/2023

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07/11/2023

Timber frame wall options
Find out what type of timber is used to build structural timber frame walls, from CLS to engineered wood.
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Find out what type of timber is used to build structural timber frame walls, from CLS and modified timber to engineered wood.

07/11/2023

Budget friendly renovation for semi-d
Mark and Aoife Ryan share how they went about their budget friendly renovation of their semi-detached home in Co Limerick.
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞: 123sqm
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫: 146sqm
𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬: 4
𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭: €120k
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭: €145k
𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞: €185k
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: €390k
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: gas boiler
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: humidity controlled
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝 (𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧): blockwork
𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞: D1
𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫: A2
Read the full article here: https://selfbuild.ie/project/budget-friendly-renovation-for-semi-d/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post

06/11/2023

House on stilts in Co Leitrim
Woodturner Max Brosi dreamt of building his own abode for most of his life but it wasn’t until he met his now-wife Anna Marie that the decision to self-build a house on stilts was made.
Read more here: https://selfbuild.ie/project/house-on-stilts/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post

06/11/2023

📰 NEWS 📰
Septic tank grant in ROI more than doubles
The grant to upgrade your septic tank in ROI more than doubles to €12k, with eligibility criteria loosened.
In this article we cover:
✨Who qualifies
✨When changes take effect
✨How much it costs to upgrade a septic tank
✨Why the grant system isn’t working at the moment
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The grant to upgrade your septic tank grant in ROI more than doubles to €12k, with eligibility criteria loosened.

03/11/2023

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…
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 230 sqm
𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬: 4
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫: air to water heat pump
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: natural with bathroom extractor fans
𝐁𝐄𝐑: A3
Read the full project now! https://tinyurl.com/3jetes45

02/11/2023

County Westmeath Lakeside Renovation
For Egon Walesch, this lakeside renovation was a balancing act between modernising the place and conserving childhood memories.
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞: 72 sqm
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫: 82 sqm
𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres)
Read the about the full renovation project here: https://selfbuild.ie/project/county-westmeath-lakeside-renovation/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post

02/11/2023

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31/10/2023

Downsides to ICF
Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) is seen as a surefire way to achieve an energy efficient home; here Andrew Stanway looks at five downsides to the popular building method.
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Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) is seen as a surefire way to achieve an energy efficient home; but there are downsides.

30/10/2023

Angular self-build in Co Offaly
When Dan Runyon of emigrated two decades ago, he knew it wasn’t forever and he knew that when he did return it would be to self-build an angular house.
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 2,600 sqft
𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: ¾ of an acre
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭: €250,000
𝐁𝐄𝐑: B1 (85 kWh/sqm/yr)
𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 1.64 ACH
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫: air source heat pump
Read the full article here: https://selfbuild.ie/project/selfbuild-grounded/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post

27/10/2023

Small modern family home in Co Down
Because John and Leanne O’Connor couldn’t build their house to face the sun, for planning reasons, they used fin shaped walls to coax sunlight back inside.
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: ¼ acre
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 1,800 sqft
𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭: £240,000
𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: £325,000
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝: timber frame
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫: air source heat pump, wood burning stove
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: centralised mechanical with heat recovery
𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭: 1.29 m3/sqm.h at 50Pa
𝐄𝐏𝐂 (𝐒𝐀𝐏): B (86)
Read the full article: https://selfbuild.ie/project/small-modern-family-home-in-co-down/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post

26/10/2023

📰 NEWS 📰
Rebuild costs continue to rise
Rebuild costs feel the squeeze in 2023 due to a rise in labour costs and material prices in both NI and ROI.
In this article we cover:
🔸 Rebuild costs in Ireland (NI and ROI) in 2023
🔸 How insurance rebuild costs differ to new build costs
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Insurance costs feel the squeeze in 2023 due to labour shortages and material prices in both NI and ROI, as rebuild costs rise.

25/10/2023

A Low Maintenance House
Tony Casey always loved going down to the waterway at the end of his garden, so when retirement loomed he decided to build his dream art deco house beside it.
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 3,000 sqft
𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞: 1/2 acres
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐬: around €500k
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝: ICF
Read in full now: https://selfbuild.ie/project/a-mortgage-free-low-maintenance-house?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post