How much do solar PV panels cost?
In our guide to solar panels, we look at how…
Build Types
Explore masonry, timber frame, ICF, and other construction methods used in Ireland, comparing their advantages, drawbacks, and suitability for self-build projects.
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Timber frame: open vs closed panels
If you’re going to be building with timber frame, you’ll…
Timber frame wall options
Find out what type of timber is used to build…
Timber frame design
What is timber frame, structural considerations, environmental considerations and how…
Downsides to ICF
Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) is seen as a surefire way…
Floor construction choices
What lies beneath the finished floor surface is something every…
How are suspended floors built?
Suspended floors are usually either made of timber or concrete…
House Plans Library
We have compiled 128 house plans from houses built across…
ICF on site: External finishes
How to finish for your external Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF)…
Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) – Jonathan Ballantine, Ballantine Building Solutions
Johnathan from Ballantine Building Solutions answers questions about ICF and…
Top 10 benefits of ICF
Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) has a lot to offer as…
The basics of ICF
Before you choose ICF as a building method in Ireland,…
ICF pros and cons
Insulating concrete formwork (ICF) is now a popular way to…
Modular Building Systems
Modular homes are built offsite in the factory, transported to…
Designing a house that’s easy to get around
The design flow of your house deals with access points,…
Why DIY self-builds are experiencing a revival
In light of the cost of living crisis, the self-build…
How to design a house in Ireland
Where to start with your house design in Ireland, from…
Introduction to practical house design
Practical house design is a balancing act. At the end…
How to go off grid
The pandemic has focused self-builders’ minds on the already popular…
Home Heating Retrofit – 1990’s home to an A3 BER Rating, Adam Byrne, Unitherm Heating Systems
How does it work when you retrofit a heat pump? …
