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  • #702
    dfcelt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 227 ✭✭dfcelt


    Currently finishing 1st fix electrics, plumbing 1st fix complete.
    Insulating & plastering to commence in next 2 weeks.
    Trenches (waste/Eircom/ESB) being done next week.

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  • #703
    Technophobe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭Technophobe


    Progress is slow but stuff happening at least...how long will this "helpful" weather last though...

    Chimneys plastered, slates going on and have to say they look v well with the stone, so well happy with that aspect:D....
    Plumbing work ongoing and also near ready for 1st Fix electrics....Windows hopefully arriving soon.....


  • #704
    selfbuildlost
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19 ✭selfbuildlost


    podgemcd. Go for the finished product, if you get the stuff that has to be sealed once it's laid then it's extra work for no reason and another possibility of a delay. The finished tiles you can now get cheap as chips and good ones at that. I have polished porcelin in my current kitchen for about 4 years and its perfect, but a word of warning make sure the person laying the polished porcelin is an expert, if not it will look terrible. There should be just the smallest of margins between the tiles


  • #705
    selfbuildlost
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19 ✭selfbuildlost


    the weather has been gift - blocks are flying up - if the weather holds up for the next 4 to 6 weeks I'll be on the pigs back


  • #706
    Leadership
    Closed Accounts Posts: 457 ✭✭Leadership


    House is really coming along now. The roof is being tiled at the moment and the windows were packed on a boat in Norway after a 4 week delay at the weekend so they should be here next week.

    Shame about the delay on the windows as we will not be in Christmas so it looks like it could be February or March as we are expecting a baby in January and I am sure that hold things up.

    http://grianan.blogspot.com/

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  • #707
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    That's a shame about the windows. At least you're moving again now. Ours should be here in 4 weeks. We were later than expected ordering so it will probably be Feb before we're in.We've just got our roof finished and the electrician and plumber are on site now. Picking out bathroom fittings and sanitary ware.


  • #708
    rok
    Registered Users Posts: 538 ✭✭✭rok


    Currahee01 wrote: »
    Making great progress, plasterer in next week :)

    Looks like a beautiful site Currahee, any more pics ?


  • #709
    bakerbhoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 627 ✭✭✭bakerbhoy


    Finally seeing a finish date ,internally at least.Floor finished yesterday now the cavalry can charge.
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    Heating and insulation working a treat, very cosy.Hope to be in end of november


  • #710
    selfbuildlost
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19 ✭selfbuildlost


    blocks are flying up should be starting the roof in a couple of weeks. If I can get the roof on and the windows in quickly then I dont care if it rains until April!


  • #711
    ThePiedPiper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,643 ✭✭✭ThePiedPiper


    Heating's turned on, tiler nearly finished, stairs going in today, floors and architrave nearly all done, kitchen going in next week.. I think I better buy teabags and milk soon...


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  • #712
    brendan caffrey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭brendan caffrey


    I would just like to say good on ye all .A self build is alot of stress and strain on yourself and your partner . Im a builder by trade and my brother has finished his own self build this year . fair play to him he actually built it bit by bit to suit his pocket . If I could give any of you advice it would be build your garage first you could move into it rather than spending money on a mobile home and your money is not wasted on rent . and when your house is finished you can leave it as is or put it back as a garage .

    also if you built your garage first it would do for storage of materials as your house progresses , if you already have a mobile on site :)


  • #713
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    Hey guys!

    Our windows are arriving on Tuesday. Bang on the expected date - you have to love the scandanavians and thier punctuality. Hopefully they all arrive as expected - can't help but be nervous when you are going for a different colour door than the rest of the windows!!

    1st fix electrical and plumbing done as much as possible considering that the windows aren't in yet.

    Builder reckons things will start flying again once they get the windows in.


  • #714
    bakerbhoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 627 ✭✭✭bakerbhoy


    The stove was installed thursday and lit for the first time. 1700 :D
    22.00 While retrieving brush to sweep in kitchen noticed a damp spot on cardboard and then plink plink.:eek:
    After two years how could the flashing fail,mad panic up to the attic dry chimey breasts:confused:
    problem seems to be seal around clay pot and formed chimney cap.easily sorted.now i only need a dry and wind free day.No more plinks sat or today different wind direction.
    Second ingress .Tiler notices damp stain in bathroom.up to attic again.Cuprit is solar panel mount. Panels up since feb
    Two more wind blown to window cills where plaster was not finished fully to bottom of reveal back under the window frame.

    If we didn't get this spell of weather these little guys would not have shown up . So the storms do have an upside:eek:

    Update of present work.

    Kitchen fitting / bathroom tilng / Doors and arcitrave

    D-day is approaching pics to follow, too untidy at the moment cardboard and packaging everywhere


  • #715
    TERRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 73 ✭✭TERRIC


    Hi everyone. Anyone experienced in trying to raise more money from their lender to get the house finished. We're doing the garage as temp. accommodation as we won't have enough to have hse movable into. Depressing but practical solution but if we could just get the house done, it would be a dream come true. Our budget was tiny to begin with... but we had to give it a go... An extra 30k would do it. Any advice greatly appreciated.


  • #716
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    Sorry to hear that Terric. I know of people it has happened. So far they've had no luck. Unfortunately, the valuation you got done before you started building will on apply in current economic climate. I think the best and easieist option may be getting a credit union loan or a standard term loan from another bank. Get a detailed quote from your contractors for the work that needs to be done. Our windows arrived yesterday- out with the saw!! I didn't realise it would take as long to put them in. That's because the sales man said he could only reduce his price if the lads could fit them in a day. Paid for now anyway.


  • #717
    sas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭sas


    Hi,

    After 2.5 years of planning\changing minds etc we started on 27 Oct.

    The aim is to have a certified passive house built using direct labour at the end of this. I am working with a member of the PHI as regards the calculations and detailing. All with an unrealistic budget...

    The house is 3256 sq foot 2 storey. Relatively compact shape.

    My architect is our very own Sydthebeat.

    First job was to remove existing footings and rising walls. If I ever get around to setting up a blog I'll tell that story there. In summary though my "changing minds" remark above is very relevant to this.

    Anway, at the end of week 1 you can see the progress. The site is fully cleared back (Excavation.jpg)

    Next job was to prepare the stone base for the insulated raft. This involved a layer of 2 inch clean stone compacted in layers to a minimum total depth of 300mm. That became 500mm thanks to the weather filling the excavation and the need to excavate further.

    The stone base then had all the service pipes, grey water, soil etc. installed in the stone. Unfortunately due to thermal bridging everything has to be put in now through the base. We added a few extra 4 inch pipes from one 1 room to allow for future needs e.g. phoneline to the garage etc.

    Finally a thin layer of washed 6mm chip was used to form a perfectly level base for the insulation. This had to be as thin as possible because we couldn't compact it and also it had to be levelled in the same manner as concrete i.e. screed it and don't walk on it again.

    This is the final job the day before the installation (PreparedBase.jpg)

    Finally the insulated raft had to be put together. We did this last friday. We were steeped with the break in the weather because an installer from the suppliers flew in thursday lunchtime and was leaving again
    friday lunchtime. No wind or rain. It was warm at times. Took 4.5 hours to unload all materials from the 40ft container and put them together. That was 4 of us in total. (CompletedRaft.jpg)

    Next step is to install the radon membrane. I need 1 dry day with very little wind. Not having much joy on that front yet.

    Still progress at last...


  • #718
    Technophobe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭Technophobe


    Windows finally arrived today at lunchtime..so hopefully can put slow month with nothing much happening behind us now..frustrating business this house building;)


  • #719
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    Same as yourself Technophobe. Windows being fitted, looking well. Look well worth every penny. Trying to get prices for drilling vertical bore hole for geothermal. Last minute change of plan.


  • #720
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,316 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Good to hear of the progress lads. Good luck with it all and keep us posted.


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  • #721
    JuniorB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 379 ✭✭JuniorB


    Sorry for long post but hopefully will be of use to someone.
    We've picked up numerous great bits of advice here so feel free to PM if we can repay the favour to anyone.

    Just about to get going on our build - contractor hoping to break ground some Monday soon .... has been put off due to weather.
    Building in the midlands on site from the auld fella.

    Pre-planning was our biggest headache. Spent a good 6-8 months waiting on planner to visit site to be told that we could just have a bungalow!
    Waited another 6 months for planner to move to another job/area and then got the house we wanted - storey and half- on first application in March 09.

    Have spent since then sorting out site lines (great craic with neighbours and ditches!), on detailed building drawings and tender process.
    Sent tender to 6 local builders - all of which came highly recommended and we were happy to use.
    Outline of our build details:
    Story and Half 3200 Sq Ft + Garage 300 Sq ft
    Have provisional A3 cert (included in contract as a deliverable for final finish)
    97% Efficiency Oil Condenser Boiler, Underfloor Ground Floor, Rads upstairs, Solar, 350 ltr Heatbank/Buffer Tank system
    High Efficiency HRV
    U Values: Sloped Roof 0.13, Horiz Roof 0.20, Wall 0.20, Floor 0.21 , Windows 1.2
    Air Permeability Result of less than 3m3/hr/m2 required
    Ground floor: 130mm Kingspan Thermafloor TF 70 (60mm board + 70mm Board) with 75mm screed.
    External Walls: 100mm block cavity wall construction with 150mm cavity. Full fill cavity: 150mm resin based pumped platinum bead or full fill graphite 27.
    1st floor: Hollowcore slab
    Alu-Clad Windows

    PC Sums (excld VAT - off the top of my head ... total is correct anyway!):
    Windows: 35k
    Plumbing\Heating\Solar\HRV etc: 25k
    Electric: 7k
    Internal Doors\Skirting: 3.5k
    Septic Tank: 2k
    Alarm: 2k
    Electric Gates:3.5k
    Stairs\Landing: 15k (Concrete with curved glass balustrade)
    Stove: 3k
    Vac:2k
    Sanitary Ware: 5k
    Other: 2k
    Total 106k

    4 Tenders received (Incl VAT in brackets): 414(470), 378(430), 263(299), 247(280)
    We're going with cheapest who happens to be the preferred from day 1 !
    He is currently building 8 other one-off houses in the area as well as numerous other commercial work. Comes highly recommended by anyone we have talked to and finishes a house very well.

    Not included in Tender (incl VAT): Stonework (15k), Kitchen\Utility (20K), Tiling (10k), Decorating (5k), Driveway, Garden etc (10k), Prof Fees (20K)
    So our total is 360k ish
    Excluding garage (10k) and Prof fees, Works out at €85 per sq ft builders finish; €105 fully done.
    Expected build time 7 months.


  • #722
    ThePiedPiper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,643 ✭✭✭ThePiedPiper


    Best of luck with it JuniorB,
    You've put in a lot of research, so hopefully all will go well for you over the next few months. don't forget to keep some money aside for furniture, your ESB connection (2k approx), well drilling and pump if needed.
    It's amazing that the price difference between hightest and lowest was almost 200k. It sounds like you've picked a good builder.


  • #723
    JuniorB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 379 ✭✭JuniorB


    Cheers RunforestRun ... exciting times ahead.

    I knew the 2k misc PC Sum was for something ... ESB !
    Have a well and pump already that we will be sharing with the folks, tender price includes connection to that.

    We've budgeted a fair few quid for over-runs (10% ish) in our finances but hopefully that wont be required and we can draw down less of the mortgage. Doubt we'll get the electric gates either so that will allow for a bit of leeway on some of the other PC Sums.


  • #724
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    best of luck JB! glad to hear you're kicking off.

    the electrician finished his first fix today. plasterers/slabbers arriving on monday. off to look at more toilets in the morning.

    the OH is on window duty now. god help the first guy who leaves a mark on them. "unleash the fury!". on a similiar note -we got a ral colour (101) on the timber inside of the window frame. does anyone know where we can get ral code paints to match it as we want to paint the window boards to match the window frames.


  • #725
    NaturalWood
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭NaturalWood


    Hey best of luck with the build ! So jealous!! Starting to prepare a planning application myself for a "straw House" ! Will update for you all as I go - <SNIP>

    Moderator Edit: NO TOUTING FOR BUSINESS ON THREAD. Read the Charter. Infraction given


  • #726
    griffk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭griffk


    hi

    Just poured foundations between all the bad weather we got it done, have a builder doin all the site work and bringing house up to wallplate level, direct labour from there on. concrete slabs on 1st floor with block walls upstairs,doing underfloor heating downstairs and rads upstairs and solar panels,im having a dilemma between geothermal ,wood pellets or condenser boiler,swaying towards oil condenser boiler at the moment because of price.

    Prices iv got so far

    house to wallplate- 42k-agreed
    plumbing uhf oilcondernser boiler & solar 20k??
    electrical 8k
    plastering est 15-20k??
    roof 10-15k??
    windows 10k??

    the only price agrred is the house to wallplate, I would appreciate some feedback on other prices


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  • #727
    plunkettrebel
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭plunkettrebel


    Hi Griffk,
    We are building a 2050 1.5 storey house at the moment. We are starting the blocks on Wednesday. Our house sounds very similar to yours. The only difference we have with your is that we have underfloor upstairs as well. I have asked a few people about what route to go including our BER assessor for the heating, (he spec'd out our hosue so we can get an A2 house) he says to put in a condensing boiler for starters, If you have enough room, ie a garden shed look at wood pellet boiler. Our BER assessor has one, he says it costs him about €300 per year to run it but he did say there is some bad makes around. He said there is 2 makes that are very good, I can find out the names of them if you want. You will still need a boiler for the air to water system. I presume you need a boiler for geo thermal as well. Does your plumbing estimate include ware? An electrican who I have asked for a quotation said the geo thermal units are getting smaller and more efficent and that they cost less to run than the older units. What county is your house in?


  • #728
    minerbhoy67
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭minerbhoy67


    just out of the ground,,,,,pricing around lookin for cheapest 4in blocks,,,any ideas


  • #729
    griffk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭griffk


    plunkettrebel wrote: »
    Hi Griffk,
    We are building a 2050 1.5 storey house at the moment. We are starting the blocks on Wednesday. Our house sounds very similar to yours. The only difference we have with your is that we have underfloor upstairs as well. I have asked a few people about what route to go including our BER assessor for the heating, (he spec'd out our hosue so we can get an A2 house) he says to put in a condensing boiler for starters, If you have enough room, ie a garden shed look at wood pellet boiler. Our BER assessor has one, he says it costs him about €300 per year to run it but he did say there is some bad makes around. He said there is 2 makes that are very good, I can find out the names of them if you want. You will still need a boiler for the air to water system. I presume you need a boiler for geo thermal as well. Does your plumbing estimate include ware? An electrican who I have asked for a quotation said the geo thermal units are getting smaller and more efficent and that they cost less to run than the older units. What county is your house in?
    We were going to go uhf upstairs but was advised against it because you would melt up there in bed if you didnt have it set a certain way,and for the uhf to work it has to be on for a while to heat the slab,considering the heat from down stairs will travel up aswell,plus im not a big fan of heat! I would love to put in a wood pellet boiler but im getting too many bad reviews on them,on the up side my sister has one installed for the past 3 years and only prop she had was that she got a bad batch of wood pellets which were damp, i still cant decide what to go with!!I would appreciate the names of those wood pellet boilers and i can check them out, My plumbing price does not include ware but i do expect ill get that price down more, we are building in limerick.


  • #730
    plunkettrebel
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭plunkettrebel


    I was sceptible about the wood pellet stoves as well, because heard so much bad press about them. Our ber assessor said that there was alot of crap boilers came on the market at the peak a couple of years ago which shagged up the market. TBH I wasn't mad about underfloor either at the start but I saw the plumbers work and spoke to people that had it already that changed our mind. Our plumber did say though that there is no point putting in an expensive plumbing system if the house isn't properly insulated and no drafts.


  • #731
    Seanbec
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Seanbec


    griffk wrote: »
    We were going to go uhf upstairs but was advised against it because you would melt up there in bed if you didnt have it set a certain way,and for the uhf to work it has to be on for a while to heat the slab,considering the heat from down stairs will travel up aswell,plus im not a big fan of heat! I would love to put in a wood pellet boiler but im getting too many bad reviews on them,on the up side my sister has one installed for the past 3 years and only prop she had was that she got a bad batch of wood pellets which were damp, i still cant decide what to go with!!I would appreciate the names of those wood pellet boilers and i can check them out, My plumbing price does not include ware but i do expect ill get that price down more, we are building in limerick.


    I have a pellet boiler with over a year now and my brother fitted one around 6 mts ago. Both of us are very happy with it even though neither of us have the 3 tonne silo option fitted just couldnt afford for now. I will admit my brother takes better care of his and is actually burning less than me even though his house is nearly twice the size. He is on UFH and his house is well insulated. Self Build is Better Built.


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  • #732
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    Ended up having to go vertical for geothermal. Going to cost about 5k more but it'll probably be better in the long run. The drilling will be finished tomorrow. Plasterers will be setting started in earnest tomorrow. The builder hopes to get the outside all cleared and finished this week. Floors and heating will be finished in january. Have to start looking at tiles now!


  • #733
    Outkast_IRE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,516 ✭✭✭Outkast_IRE


    griffk wrote: »
    We were going to go uhf upstairs but was advised against it because you would melt up there in bed if you didnt have it set a certain way,and for the uhf to work it has to be on for a while to heat the slab,considering the heat from down stairs will travel up aswell,plus im not a big fan of heat! I would love to put in a wood pellet boiler but im getting too many bad reviews on them,on the up side my sister has one installed for the past 3 years and only prop she had was that she got a bad batch of wood pellets which were damp, i still cant decide what to go with!!I would appreciate the names of those wood pellet boilers and i can check them out, My plumbing price does not include ware but i do expect ill get that price down more, we are building in limerick.
    Lots of bad advice floating around about underfloor ,
    yes if not set right with right controls it can lead to a very uncomfortable house , however underfloor done right with the correct controls and different temps for different room usage there is nothing like it .
    You create a comfortable ambient temprature in the entire house , of course good air tightness and insulation will help immensely.
    Im dead against the idea of underfloor downstairs and radiators upstairs .
    The two systems operate at two different tempertatures , if your system is to run correctly you need mixing valves etc on the underfloor , whilst maintaing a high temp to rads to get the best out of them.
    To me they heat the house in two differnt ways, i know alot of people have done it this way but to me, as a plumber and future building services engineer i would advise against it


  • #734
    sas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭sas


    2 weeks ago we got 1 afternoon dry so we got the radon membrane in and sealed along the joins. No service penetrations closed or corners though.

    Had to wait until last thursday for another dry day. However, the raft actually had held about 1/2 inch of water already which was frozen solid that morning. So we spent 2.5 hours breaking it up and shovelling it out. That was fun!

    Anyway, we got the corners sealed up and the all penetrations except 1 (I miscounted the Hats I needed) sealed too.

    See IMG_6402.jpg

    Then spent 2 days lifting in A393 mesh and another 1 day tying in u bars on perimeter. Fortunately cable ties were deemed sufficient by the engineer given that we weren't tying loose rebar. 2 of us spent 5 hours yesterday bent over the edge of the raft tying 600 odd cable ties.

    The final installed steel is IMG_6424.jpg

    Got final sign off from the engineer this morning which was deeply satisfying. Neither of us had ever fitting steel before, let alone for a structural raft.

    The frost however has beaten us. Had planned on pouring tomorrow but after discussion with the engineer we are not going ahead. I could have gone ahead if I had a commitment from the concrete company that all of the concrete be on site in under 2 hours and if I obtained a frost blanket.

    So for now we're held up.


  • #735
    morning delight
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭morning delight


    sas wrote: »
    Hi,

    After 2.5 years of planning\changing minds etc we started on 27 Oct.

    The aim is to have a certified passive house built using direct labour at the end of this. I am working with a member of the PHI as regards the calculations and detailing. All with an unrealistic budget...

    The house is 3256 sq foot 2 storey. Relatively compact shape.

    My architect is our very own Sydthebeat.

    First job was to remove existing footings and rising walls. If I ever get around to setting up a blog I'll tell that story there. In summary though my "changing minds" remark above is very relevant to this.

    Anway, at the end of week 1 you can see the progress. The site is fully cleared back (Excavation.jpg)

    Next job was to prepare the stone base for the insulated raft. This involved a layer of 2 inch clean stone compacted in layers to a minimum total depth of 300mm. That became 500mm thanks to the weather filling the excavation and the need to excavate further.

    The stone base then had all the service pipes, grey water, soil etc. installed in the stone. Unfortunately due to thermal bridging everything has to be put in now through the base. We added a few extra 4 inch pipes from one 1 room to allow for future needs e.g. phoneline to the garage etc.

    Finally a thin layer of washed 6mm chip was used to form a perfectly level base for the insulation. This had to be as thin as possible because we couldn't compact it and also it had to be levelled in the same manner as concrete i.e. screed it and don't walk on it again.

    This is the final job the day before the installation (PreparedBase.jpg)

    Finally the insulated raft had to be put together. We did this last friday. We were steeped with the break in the weather because an installer from the suppliers flew in thursday lunchtime and was leaving again
    friday lunchtime. No wind or rain. It was warm at times. Took 4.5 hours to unload all materials from the 40ft container and put them together. That was 4 of us in total. (CompletedRaft.jpg)

    Next step is to install the radon membrane. I need 1 dry day with very little wind. Not having much joy on that front yet.

    Still progress at last...

    Hey sas,

    Congrats on getting started!

    Your project sounds similar to my own, except the house has now been designed and PP granted before I really grasped passive house design. I'll be really interested to follow your build though.

    One question on this entry. The raft looks interesting. I know you've probably covered it else where but can you explain the pink bit?!


  • #736
    sas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭sas


    morning delight wrote: »
    Hey sas,

    Congrats on getting started!

    Your project sounds similar to my own, except the house has now been designed and PP granted before I really grasped passive house design. I'll be really interested to follow your build though.

    One question on this entry. The raft looks interesting. I know you've probably covered it else where but can you explain the pink bit?!

    Thanks. The Pink bit I think is the insulated raft. If you wander back a few weeks on this thread a previous post has a photo and some info.


  • #737
    Quack13
    Registered Users Posts: 111 ✭✭Quack13


    Started our Build in August. Progress going fairly well.
    We are a couple of weeks behind schedule which is not too bad.

    I don't have time to post up all the specs etc at the minute, but I will do at a later date.
    On paper we are hoping to achieve an energy rating of around A2.

    First fixes just finished.
    Am in the process of doing the airtightness, internal insulation at the moment. So hopefully ready for internal slabbing at start of January.

    Sorry my photos are a little scattershot, I hope to post some more internal shots soon.

    http://twitpic.com/photos/trunko


  • #738
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    after 3 and a half days we finally got our bore holes for our geothermal sorted. duncan stewart never tells you about all that hassle!

    render is on on the outside and plastering on inside will commence tomorrow.

    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=99019&id=679399117&l=f7882892b5
    Pics at the link above.


  • #739
    Technophobe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭Technophobe


    Electrician started and has finished chasing etc on relevant walls so getting internal of external walls plastered over next few days....means it will have all over Christmas hols to be drying out..:)


  • #740
    MikeKenn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭MikeKenn


    Mr Edge, wher did you get your windows from? they look just like what i will bw looking for.


  • #741
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    Mike, I've sent on a few pms that I've already sent in relation to our window supplier.

    The link below is one the more helpful threads that have used in recent months for windows.


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055588542&page=3


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  • #742
    morning delight
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭morning delight


    mr_edge_to_you wrote: »
    after 3 and a half days we finally got our bore holes for our geothermal sorted. duncan stewart never tells you about all that hassle!

    render is on on the outside and plastering on inside will commence tomorrow.

    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=99019&id=679399117&l=f7882892b5
    Pics at the link above.

    Looking good Mr Edge, the render gives it a finished look.


  • #743
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    the builder removed his storage container off site this morning. foundations poured for drive way entrance. the beginning of the end!


  • #744
    dropper79
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭dropper79


    Hi,

    We've just finished a renovation job - which was quite large - almost like a rebuild.
    I use boards.ie for to search for recommendations for all sorts but haven't submitted many posts, but I felt compelled to put something up on the builders we used as I've been steered in the right direction so often on this forum.

    We have a three bed semi built in 50s that had very little done to it since it was first built. So we were looking to do a complete rewire, full plumbing, dry lining insulation, knock through some walls, then tiling and installing a kitchen.
    We tried seperate quotes but I really wanted someone who could take full responsibility for the whole job.

    It was just lucky that a flier came into my mam's house for a building company that claimed it could everything from foundations to roof and everything in between at the most competitive prices.

    We took a chance and used the company and I couldn't recommend them highly enough- they were great, from beginning to end including the after service.

    If your in a similar situation you should try them for a quote -
    <SNIP>.

    Hope this helps someone out there!

    Edit: If you have used Boards.ie as much as you infer above you will know you should read the charter before posting and you shouldn't post up names or mobile numbers, infraction given.


  • #745
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    well a week back after the Christmas break and the house is plastered. UFH and screed next to go in. was hoping to have started on the tiling/flooring decision but unfortunately with the weather we've not been able to travel too far. hopefully it'll break soon enough.


  • #746
    rebelontour
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭rebelontour


    Hi guys, long term reader, first time poster. great thread. We started building in October and have pretty much lost the last month due to weather. Build is at first floor level and I have been picking up some great bits and pieces on the forum. Currently having to make decisions regarding internal doors and floors etc which is not as straightforward as I's have thought! Will post a pic at some stage as I am finding it fun to follow many of your post and blogs etc...


  • #747
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,316 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    rebelontour wrote: »
    Hi guys, long term reader, first time poster. great thread. We started building in October and have pretty much lost the last month due to weather. Build is at first floor level and I have been picking up some great bits and pieces on the forum. Currently having to make decisions regarding internal doors and floors etc which is not as straightforward as I's have thought! Will post a pic at some stage as I am finding it fun to follow many of your post and blogs etc...
    Yes keep us updated and dont be shy about sharing your experiences :)


  • #748
    dropper79
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭dropper79


    Edit: If you have used Boards.ie as much as you infer above you will know you should read the charter before posting and you shouldn't post up names or mobile numbers, infraction given.


    Sorry, I've gotten numbers from the site before so didn't realise it was against the charter! Just thought I was being helpful!


  • #749
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,316 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    dropper79 wrote: »
    Sorry, I've gotten numbers from the site before so didn't realise it was against the charter! Just thought I was being helpful!
    You were being helpful overall and its appreciated but we do take a very dim view on business names being posted.

    We try to keep the forum "neutral" for obvious reasons so please dont be offended by the "mod edit" - its there to remind others as well as yourself.


  • #750
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    well guys,

    we ordered our kitchen this morning. we are going for a solid walnut kitchen with a cream quartz worktop. we have gone for a full ramped draining board on the worktop. there is an island as well on which we will the hob. we were going to go with a cream high-gloss but reckon that this could just be a fad. solid wood is fashionproof.

    we also met the joiner this morning. we are going to go with a stairs with painted cream risers with walnut steps.
    http://flooruinstallation.com/Stairway.jpg
    something like that but with all straight cut edges. the hand rail will be walnut too.

    the ufh is going in this week and the screed will be poured. i'm looking forward to getting the heat up and running. fingers crossed it goes smoothly!!


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  • #751
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    We have our kerbing in on the driveway. It's going to be good old fashioned tarmacadam at this stage as the budget gets tighter. All the paths around the house are done too.

    We have all the ground and duct work for the vertical geothermal done. Looking fairly neat.

    The electrician is getting the house ready to go live!

    Deciding on door styles now. We were originally going with a full oak finish throughout but have arranged with our builder to go with red deal/pine skirting and architrave which we will paint and get walnut doors.

    Kitchen is on the way. Sanitary ware is ordered and getting the tiling sorted now. Busy few weeks ahead.


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