Hi very informative video, just got planning for a new build and going to go direct labour, I am very open to new ideas and taking risks, and nowadays everyone is all talk about heat pumps etc etc I was thinking of going with an underfloor electric heating mat for the whole lower floor, backed up with an array of pv panels, I’ve tried to have this conversation with many a builders and the only negatives seem to be the unknown price of running it, and also it’s not a common thing to do, All the companies that sell it say it’s cheaper to run, also it’s cheaper to install and zero maintenance once it’s fitted properly, and zero pipe work,fitting the mat in a very thin layer of easy screed and having each room with its own controlled stat, it seems to be very popular in Europe in countries with much colder climate than ours so I am wondering why it’s not so popular here, I’ll be building a standard 3 bed dormer and having a very good u value, was thinking of using a heat decor underfloor heating mat and they are based in Poland, any information is greatly appreciated
@sub.owen.create Жыл бұрын
Just came accross this podcast, great stuff. Really useful info. Subbed and looking forward to new episodes...
@ajarms86 Жыл бұрын
Would love to hear your opinion on 1. 6 inch Cavity Block walls with external insulation? 2. Shipping Container House Builds
@JohnLeetch-mb1bb Жыл бұрын
Block on flat with external insulation would have almost exactly the same volume of concrete block as a cavity wall, only 10mm difference in width, so cost wise would be comparable, +5%? An added benefit of internal block on flat construction, is all of the mass is used to regulate internal temperature…Very informative video thanks!
@sharonkincaid-wininger6766 Жыл бұрын
BTW. My great grandparents built their farmhouse in Saskatchewan, in 1898, and it looked exactly like your average Irish cottage...😊
@sharonkincaid-wininger6766 Жыл бұрын
I live close to Lake Huron, with triple glaze glass, lots of storms in Ireland, loved hearing about windows, foundations, insulations, etc....and all the sunrooms that I saw in Western Ireland.....😊
@lizad5772 Жыл бұрын
Any info on modular, timber frame, passive homes? Apparently, foundation and shell up in 2 weeks. Left to do is internal walls / doors and slate the roof. Any experience with Scandinavian homes company in Galway?
@jason63478 ай бұрын
The cheapest and strongest way to build a house actually is 9inch solids on flat ,skim outside and inside also 100mm insulation inside better for installation of Windows also . no complications plain and simple and much stronger house and better ber rating ! Very surprised this had no mention but great video 👍
@eddieconvey9223 Жыл бұрын
Top tip, if the pressure is on to get blocks up and temperatures are hovering around freezing, fire good shot of auto anti freeze into your mortar. It’ll buy you just enough time to get paid out of the job and get loaded up and gone before the whole lot comes crashing down.#someoneelsesproblem
@BuiltAroundYou Жыл бұрын
I would be concerned with adding something like that to the mortar in case it reacted with something else and may not become apparent until later?
@sharonkincaid-wininger6766 Жыл бұрын
Vintage windows....what are your sources? Do Irish houses have basements? I especially love barn conversions, with additions....near Ennistymon. Love your show, and just finished a large addition, pre COVID, to a house we were living in......in Michigan, North of Oscoda, but what you are telling folks, applies around the planet. Great show...SLKW😊
@sharonkincaid-wininger6766 Жыл бұрын
Great info about basic building esp. for beginners, or house restorers......anywhere.😊
@johndoyle44686 ай бұрын
Just found this podcast and found it very interesting. I would like to biuld a two bed100 sqm house on a flat site which I own. What is the cheapest that I can build this for, and incidently I think that it would be a fantastic TV show to show people how to build a two bed house for relatively small money.
@BuiltAroundYou Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@markthornton30078 ай бұрын
Brilliant thanks.
@eileenroche7659 Жыл бұрын
Very informative 💯👍
@musicmadofficial Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. I'm wondering what percentage would you be adding on if I was to go with a contractor for my house in Galway verses going self build route? Thanks
@levaisandoralex6829 Жыл бұрын
We have been living in ireland 19 years as a married couple with one daughter. If we buying a land, can we get planning permission to build a house? Also many land on market without planning on it. What we can do with a land itself,such as buying a motorhome, or still construction of house,or wooden workshop?
@Simonmc78 Жыл бұрын
if you have a proven local need then yes you can get PP. If you're not from the area then no. PP is very hard to obtain in rural Ireland.
@shanehogan93847 ай бұрын
What's the best way to insulate a new build on a budget
@adreenryan29018 ай бұрын
So basically timber frame is most cost effective than blocks because of what he said.
@leonienolan5118 ай бұрын
Do you do advice consultation s ? Two years into project and so lost even with being 8 grand down for architect😢, no idea what to do next
@deirdrecunningham8588 Жыл бұрын
Hi I want to build an extension on to an existing home. double height.. please help?
@sundersquare Жыл бұрын
great vid!
@NOS370 Жыл бұрын
Great video ,can you see material prices dropping
@sharonkincaid-wininger6766 Жыл бұрын
We all hope so ...
@seven-ttoo5233 Жыл бұрын
When you say "block", do you mean a cement/mortar block or is it a clay brick?
@RDKID9 ай бұрын
Big grey block, majority of houses in Ireland done this way,
@CORRIGEEN71 Жыл бұрын
How can I get in contact re a house build?
@ds29855 ай бұрын
Cheapest way is to throw away your passport and come into the country illegally