The Selfbuild Podcast brings you expert and peer-to-peer advice on all aspects of home building and home improving in Ireland today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep78 - Show Highlights: Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Belfast 2024
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A snapshot of what to expect at Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Belfast 2024, including testimonials from self-builders who attended the event and special offers from a few of the 150+ companies exhibiting at the show; clips from: Kitchen Pod, Breedon Tiles, 3DNA, SolarFix, Viltra, NIE Networks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…
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HPH362: An easier way to build a certified Passivhaus – with Clare and Ross Booth
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Clare and Ross Booth from Coldwells Build share details of their prefabricated, turnkey Passivhaus designs that aim to simplify the delivery of high performance homes in Scotland. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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HPH361: What's the difference between a renovation and a retrofit?
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Paul Testa from HEM Architects explains the difference between renovation and retrofit, using his own home as an example of a deep retrofit. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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HPH360: Why MVHR maintenance and servicing is important – with Richard Hollas
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Richard Hollas from 21 Degrees explains why regular MVHR maintenance and servicing is essential, what it entails, and we accompany him step-by-step as he services a unit. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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HPH359: External shading solutions – with Paul Morris
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Paul Morris from Solar-Shield explains how external shading can help control solar gains and reduce internal temperatures, keeping your home cool as temperatures rise. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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Ep77 - Bathroom design trends for 2024
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Bathroom consultant Gareth Holland chats about how to go about your renovation or new build project, including: · How much to budget for your bathroom for a good finish · Dangers of buying online · Where to start when renovating a bathroom · Where to start with a new build · What to bring on your initial consultation · Typical design constraints · …
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HPH358: Getting the right mortgage for a house build project – with Tom McSherry
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Tom McSherry from BuildStore explains the importance of cashflow when it comes to building a house and why a big part of selecting the right mortgage product is about planning your project around your budget and making sure you have accurate costings. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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HPH357: Beginner's guide to eco renovation – with Judith Leary-Joyce
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Judith Leary-Joyce shares her experience of retrofitting a Victorian end-terrace house to reduce energy consumption, make it more healthy and comfortable, and leave a sustainable legacy for future generations. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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Andrew Acheson of Internorm chats about window and door design, including: How to compare windows How much self-builders are spending on windows and doors How to save money on your window and door design U-values explained in detail The case for triple glazed windows Aluclad options: uPVC vs timber Window replacement: what you need to consider Tric…
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HPH356: What is Passivhaus certification? – with Kym Mead
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Kym Mead from Mead Consulting explains what Passivhaus certification is, how the process works and why there is a difference between certified Passivhaus buildings and those that just adopt a 'Passivhaus principles' approach. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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HPH355: The Story of Upfront Carbon - with Lloyd Alter
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Lloyd Alter explains the term upfront carbon, its relevance to us all as consumers, and why he felt compelled to write a book on the topic. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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Craig Jones of Land Options Ireland chats about how much it costs to build a house in Ireland today, including: Budgeting for your build: why a cost per sqm is the best place to start - and what the next steps are The typical budget busters on a build How to check if the site won't cost a fortune to build on How much reports cost How much to set as…
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HPH354: How natureplus helps you identify sustainable building products - with Tilmann Kramolisch
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Tilmann Kramolisch from natureplus explains why their eco label was established, how materials and products are assessed, and what it means to use a natureplus certified product on your project. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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HPH353: 12 tips for a successful Passivhaus project
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Speakers from the Passivhaus workshop event at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon each share a top tip. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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Ep74 - The process of building your home: cost saving tips
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Pete Finn, AKA Pete the builder, of RTÉ's Home Rescue and advisory firm Let's Talk Homes joins tiny house builder Paul Lawford of smallchange.ie to chat about the process of building your home in Ireland today with cost saving tips, including: Once the house has been designed, planning permission has been approved, Health & Safety has been done on …
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HPH352: Encouraging and supporting home retrofit in your local area
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Neighbours Wookey and Rob Leedham explain why they were motivated to retrofit their homes, how they built up knowledge and why engaging with others on a similar path has been extremely useful. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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HPH351: Creating affordable, high quality, low carbon homes - with Linda Farrow
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Linda Farrow from Agile Homes explains how their prefabricated panelised system can deliver high quality and truly affordable homes that are good for the planet. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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Ep73 - Kitchen design trends for 2024
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Jonny Orr of Daniel George Kitchens and Caroline O'Neill of Digg Mama chat about Caroline’s kitchen design journey including how she went about it and what steps she would recommend self-builders taking. The chat also focused on: · Main things to consider when designing a kitchen; common mistakes to avoid. · Best time to involve kitchen designers a…
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HPH350: What is value engineering?
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Ben Adam-Smith explains what value engineering is and how it can help us to do more with less. He reflects on a short video about Slate House in Herefordshire that includes some great examples of value engineering. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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HPH349: Timber build approaches – with Meredith Bowles
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Meredith Bowles from Mole Architects shares his experience working with timber as a construction material and explains the benefits and drawbacks of the different build approaches. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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Ep72 - Bathroom design trends for 2024
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Matt Kinloch of SONAS Bathrooms and Darrel McCauley of Spectrum Bathrooms joined us at Selfbuild Live Belfast to talk about what’s trending in bathroom designs and how to get the style on a budget, including Colours and style in general: what’s on trend, e.g. is barbiecore a thing in bathrooms? What are the classics? General budget saving advice: c…
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HPH348: Why do homes get mould? – with Alexx Stuart
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Alexx Stuart from Low Tox Life shares her experiences of toxic mould exposure and offers some advice on how best to keep your home healthy and mould free. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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HPH347: Common pitfalls to avoid when building a house – with Amelia Lee
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Amelia Lee from Undercover Architect shares some common themes that tend to crop up on owner-builder projects (particularly with people who are doing this for the first time) and explains how they can be avoided by creating a clear foundation of your values and project intentions. Check out the show notes for more information.…
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HPH346: Passivhaus homes where cooling is a key consideration – with Andy Marlow
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Andy Marlow from Envirotecture explains why Passivhaus homes are a good fit for most climates in Australia, how they approach these projects and what is needed beyond shading to keep the homes comfortable when the outdoor temperatures soar. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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Ep71 - Top 5 pitfalls to avoid when self-building
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Pete Cole of Pete Cole Consulting shares the most common issues he comes across self-build sites, including: How to work to a budget - where to spend your money Evaluating site conditions, from utilities running through the site to contamination Task approval in NI, developer enquiries Variations to designs and importance of site meetings How to ch…
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HPH345: Why is the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) such a useful tool? – with Sarah Lewis
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Sarah Lewis, the Research and Policy Director at the UK Passivhaus Trust and author of PHPP Illustrated, explains what the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) is and how it is used during the design process. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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HPH344: Hazel Tree Passivhaus – with Janice Gardiner
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Janice Gardiner, an ecologist and the client of last week’s interviewee Josh Wood at Green Trace Architect, is here to tell us what it is like to be the client on a Passivhaus project and share what she has learnt from the experience. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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Ep 70 - How much does it cost to build a house in Ireland?
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DJ Rasdale of DJ Build Estimations updates us on builds costs in Ireland at Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Limerick in January 2024. He covers: How are projects costed for maximum accuracy? How much is an average self-build costing nowadays, per sqm? For what type of house? What is the most cost effective type of house to build? Size, shape, choi…
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HPH343: A low cost eco home on a challenging infill plot – with Josh Wood
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Architect Josh Wood gives us an insight into his own self build project, where the balance between keeping costs low and creating a sustainable home have pushed him to come up with creative solutions. By undergoing most of the work themselves, Josh and his partner Amy have been able to transform their snug, back garden plot, into a comfortable and …
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HPH342: How to incorporate reused materials on a self build - with Kirsty Maguire
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Architect Kirsty Maguire explains why reusing an existing building is always preferable to demolishing and rebuilding. However, when buildings are in terrible condition or need radical alterations to make them habitable we should be looking to reuse, recycle and reclaim as many materials as possible. Kirsty shows us that with intentional and sustai…
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Ep 69 - How to get planning permission in Ireland
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Architect Mark Stephens, who is based in Co Mayo, chats about how to get planning permission in ROI including: - What is planning permission - Who needs planning permission and under what circumstances - The application process - How to improve your chances of getting permission - Main reasons for getting turned down - Local needs provisions - Requ…
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HPH341: Should embodied carbon or energy efficiency be our priority? – with Jae Cotterell
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Jae Cotterell, founder of Passivhaus Homes, explains the importance of the choices we make when considering our construction approach. It is possible to create a high performance home with low embodied carbon that doesn't cost the earth if we understand the process, where the impacts lie and where optimisation can make a huge difference. Check out …
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HPH340: How to reclaim VAT on a self build or conversion - with Andrew Jones
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Andrew Jones explains how to reclaim VAT on a self build home or conversion as well as sharing some common pitfalls to avoid. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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Ep 68 - Insulation for new builds and renovations
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Francis Rilley of Unilin Insulation and Andrew Rennie of Energy Store chat about insulating your home in Ireland today. We caught up with them at Selfbuild Live Belfast 2023 to chat about: The different types of insulation with pros and cons for each including cost, thermal efficiency, fire resistance Recipe for an energy efficient building fabric:…
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HPH339: What is the Housebuilder's Bible? - with Mark Brinkley
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Mark Brinkley, author of the Housebuilder's Bible, explains how his book can guide you towards building a better home. He also shares some of the themes that have cropped up while he's been editing the latest edition. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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HPH338: How to measure and monitor the performance of a home - with Luke Smith
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Luke Smith from Build Test Solutions talks about making building performance measurement more commonplace, and how you can't manage what you don't measure. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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Ep 67 - Build costs in Ireland for 2023
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Where are build costs heading? We look at the situation in Ireland today, in 2023 with DJ Ramsdale of DJ Build Estimations who tunes in to answer your questions about how much it costs to build in Ireland in 2023, from what method is cheapest to what to expect to pay overall. He covers: What’s the most cost effective construction method? Is a dorme…
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HPH337: Wind power and solar power - past, present and future
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Dr. Derek Taylor talks about advances in wind and solar power over the last 50 years. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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HPH336 : Ben's Passivhaus 5 years on
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Ben Adam-Smith marks five years of living in his Passivhaus home by reflecting on his self build journey and what the house has been like to live in. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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Ep 66 - Getting insurance for your self-build in Ireland
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Kieran Dwyer of insurance broker SelfBuild Protect chats about: What self-build insurance is and why you need it Is self-build insurance mandatory like car insurance? What do mortgage providers look for What makes it difficult to insure a new build project When do insurance companies insure non-standard builds? How much does insurance cost today Re…
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HPH335 : Designing an intentional community - with Anne Thorne
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Anne Thorne talks through the architectural design process of Cannock Mill Cohousing community. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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HPH334 : Combining smart home technology with energy efficiency – with Jonathan Dixon
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Jonathan Dixon talks about incorporating home automation into a Passivhaus retrofit of a 1960s detached house, built using cross wall construction. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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Ep65 - Passive house retrofit in Co Monaghan
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Barry McCarron, Chairman of the Passive House Association of Ireland, chats about doing up his family to make it energy efficient, including: Going from a bungalow to an A rated home Cost details and how it compared to building new What is the fabric first approach What are the main types of insulation? Where are each best used? How much insulation…
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Ep64 - Tiny house building and living
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Paul Lawford explains how he built his tiny home on wheels from scratch, including: What is a tiny house Why he decided to build a tiny house to live in How he built it from start to finish, DIY with no previous experience Where he sourced materials How much it cost The case for tiny house living Tips and advice to others thinking of a building the…
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HPH333 : What is the One Planet Development scheme? - with Brendan and Ludka Powell
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Ludka and Brendan Powell explain the Welsh ‘One Planet Development’ scheme and how it led them to building an off-grid, straw panel Passivhaus. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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Ep63 - Which energy grants should you invest in?
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Rodger O'Connor of ROC Energy explains when it makes sense to apply for an energy grant from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, including: What grants are available and which ones suit which budgets How much it costs to carry out a One Stop Shop upgrade How to apply for the grants: dos and don'ts Pros and cons of going for a One Stop Shop…
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Ep62 - Are energy upgrades worth it?
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Dr Ciara Ahern chats about what energy upgrades and if they're worth doing, issues people are having with heat pumps and heating systems and what can be done about it, plus what changes we can expect coming from Europe in relation to energy and the building regulations. More specifically, she covers: What is the difference between a shallow and a d…
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HPH332 : How accurate are Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)? – with Tom Gwilliam
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Tom Gwilliam explains what Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are, how they are created and why they are unlikely to be a useful measure of how energy efficient a building is. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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Ep61 - Steel frame self-build in Co Wicklow
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In this episode, David Magnier chats about his self-build in Co Wicklow: Design process Securing planning permission Choice of building method: pros and cons How day to day went on site Working through Covid Switching from main contractor to direct labour Keeping on top of the budget Keeping on top of quality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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HPH331 : What is a mechanical services engineer? – with Alan Clarke
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Alan Clarke explains the role of a mechanical services engineer on a low energy house build, in designing a heating and ventilation system that works efficiently and is affordable. Check out the show notes for more information.Av Ben Adam-Smith
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