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List of things to start with...self build

  • 12-09-2014 5:56pm
    #1
    thumper10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 141 ✭✭


    hey everyone,
    Plans in with Galway coco about 2 months now, starting to research this project and was wondering does anyone have a list of things to start looking at ...ie we starting to look at foundations (already have a headache on that one lol_....what's next then or types of foundation etc some kind of document that you've used yourselves with the list
    Looking to build a very well insulated split level house (as is everyone) with heat recovery, rain water collection, maybe geothermal..
    I'm already feeling over whelmed...and would appreciate any advice

    TIA :)


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  • #2
    Poor Uncle Tom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,547 ✭✭✭✭Poor Uncle Tom


    http://www.boards.ie/search/submit/?subforums=1&forum=876&query=self+build


  • #3
    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,450 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    Have you a Design Certifier and Assigned Certifier (a registered architect, chartered engineer or chartered building surveyor) on board?


  • #4
    RORY O CONNOR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 270 ✭✭RORY O CONNOR


    If you have an engineer as your assigned certifier he can design and supervise the foundation. You may need to get a bearing capacity test undertaken on the site by a geotechnical engineer. This is to ensure your ground is capable of supporting the house.


  • #5
    pconn062
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,370 ✭✭✭pconn062


    Poor Uncle Tom wrote: »
    http://www.boards.ie/search/submit/?subforums=1&forum=876&query=self+build

    In fairness, with the new regulations, most of those threads are now redundant.


  • #6
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Signed contracts last Wednesday for a new build in Galway. First 'exchange of views' between DC and client on Friday. ..... It's going to be interesting. .....

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