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What construction method ?

  • 01-01-2013 10:00PM
    #1
    SLselfbuild
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26 ✭


    New member of boards and about to embark on our selfbuild home. hoping to start in may 2013. lookin for advice and opinions on a few of the big decisions we hav to make. house is approx 180SQ MTS. majority of windows south facing. house will be all single story.

    foundation strip Vs insulated
    walls ICF Vs Cavity Vs external insulation.

    We are hoping to go as airtight as possible with MHRV , Triple glazing.


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  • #2
    archtech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,046 ✭✭✭archtech


    First get a provisional BER and possibly have the house modelled in PHPP that will give you an idea of what you need to achieve in terms of u-values, heat system efficiencies etc.

    Have you decided if you are going the builder or direct labour route . Also I assume you have a budget in mind to complete the house.

    Most importantly engage the services of a good professional to give you independent advice. S/he will be able to tell you the pros and cons with no adgenda.


  • #3
    SLselfbuild
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26 ✭SLselfbuild


    Thank u archtech. I will speak to my arch asap and see who he recomends . to be honest most of my thought so far went into best use of space so as not to end up with a huge house badly laid out. its goin to be direct labour for sure, i work in construction so wouldnt have it any other way. As for budget its gonna be very tight but we will get there.


  • #4
    SelfBuildHome
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭SelfBuildHome


    Hi - Just wondering how did your build go? We are building our own home and are thinking on what is the best option to go with in regards to heat ventilation. Interested to know your thoughts?


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