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Home Construction Advice

BantryBay01 · 2011-09-29 19:57:33

I have a property site near Bantry Bay, and I am looking to build a home. I would appreciate advice on cost per square foot for timber frame versus cinder block build. Thanks BantryBay01

29-09-2011 7:57pm

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I have a property site near Bantry Bay, and I am looking to build a home. I would appreciate advice on cost per square foot for timber frame versus cinder block build.

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try posting on the forum at rec\home and garden\construction and planning

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BantryBay01 wrote: »

I have a property site near Bantry Bay, and I am looking to build a home. I would appreciate advice on cost per square foot for timber frame versus cinder block build.

Thanks

BantryBay01

on paper Block will win on cost(but labour and workmanship are unknowns in Irish weather), one of benefits with timber is its off-site construction and once on site it can be watertight very quickly in comparison, which can suit the Irish climate. A good timber frame can achieve great insulation and air-tightness levels. take a look at this re cost: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056391823
unfortunately there are cowboys in the timber frame business just as there are in the wet trades. so sometimes there's a premium to be paid upfront to have a smooth building process and long term occupant/ low energy satisfaction
there are one or two good timber frame companies that will offer a turn key passive house home.

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