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Irish Construction types pre 1990 ?

  • 06-01-2009 2:22pm
    #1
    130r
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    Hi, Im doing a bit of research into irish housing pre 1990 and time is short:o

    Im looking for good sources of reference material or whether any reports have been produced on the subject? I need to start with a breakdown of the most prevelent house types by both construction type and also format (semi-d, detached or bungallow). Any suggestions for either would be most appreciated.

    Richard Roger's cities for a small planet/country is a brilliant resource for the UK. Is anyone aware of something simular for Ireland? Even better an oficial report would be ideal.

    Many thanks for anyone willing to help out.


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  • #2
    RKQ
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    I'd assume bungalows were the most common rural house type with cavity wall (300mm) construction and 50mm aeroboard insulation in cavity. Probably single glazed.

    Urban towns & cities - outside M50, probably semi-detached by Mackinery & Council etc. Cavity wall, 50mm aeroboard and half brick front. Large soft wood timber windows.

    Dublin / pale - private Mackinery semi-detached with attached garage. 225mm solid block drylined internally, half brick front. Large soft wood timber windows. Council the same but with heavy render to external walls and flat plaster bands around windows & doors.

    There may be some documents in department of Envirnoment regards Council Estate numbers. Homebond might has records of new builds for late 80's.


  • #3
    muffler
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    Look up the housing stats in the Dept. Environments' web site. They probably only got back a few years but if you email them Im sure they will give you some data.


  • #4
    topcatcbr
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    Try asking your local council for the last version of their building bye laws. These were the predecessor of the irish building regs and varied somewhat from region to region. They set out the acceptable building guidlines of the time. If you can find copies of these they should be a bit of help. Dublin had a fairly rigourous inspection regieme (compared to current) at the time based on this. their might be some reports. This is where id look if it was me.


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