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| Timber Frame Homes Now a Popular Choice in Ireland | Posted in Timber-Frame | By Griffner Coillte | Published: 1st May, 2007 | Viewed 2440 times
 | Throughout Europe timber frame homes are the norm and now Irish people looking to build their own home are beginning to follow suit. Over 30% of new houses in Ireland are timber frame with that figure set to rise significantly. SelfBuildInIreland spoke to Griffner Coillte, a timber frame construction company based in Mullingar about the benefits and considerations for Timber-Frame in Ireland. |
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| Radon in new homes, are we safe? | Posted in Radon | By TheRadonCentre.com | Published: 17th Apr, 2007 | Viewed 1906 times
 | There is a widespread belief amongst new home owners, builders and building professionals alike that all new homes built since 1998 are somehow protected against the harmful effects of radon gas. The actual level of radon protection in new homes is somewhat less than what most people think it is. |
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| There's More To Buying A Wood Pellet Heating System Than Just Buying A Boiler | Posted in Energy | By woodpelletsdirect | Published: 12th Apr, 2007 | Viewed 1120 times
 | With the introduction of the €4,200 ‘Greener Home Scheme’ grant last year, wood pellet fuelled central heating systems have become an attractive long term domestic heating option. With oil and gas prices at their current levels, it is significantly cheaper to run a heating system on wood pellets (see www.sei.ie for price comparisons). |
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| An Introduction to Wood Pellet Boilers | Posted in Energy | By Solarite Ireland | Published: 1st Apr, 2007 | Viewed 2183 times
 | Wood Pellet Boilers were invented in the 1980's and have gained in popularity in the last few years. SelfBuildInIreland.com spoke to SOLARite Ireland who provide distribution and installation of Wood Pellet boilers, about Wood Pellet Boilers. |
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| What is a Quantity Surveyor? Don’t they count bricks.…… | Posted in Planning | By Keith Kelliher | Published: 30th Mar, 2007 | Viewed 1459 times
 | The simple answer would be to say yes that is part of what they do. The correct answer would be to say that the role of the Quantity Surveyor (or QS as they have been tagged) is to manage and control costs within construcion projects using various procedures and tools. They are now more commonly refered to in organisations as Commercial Managers. |
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| Small Wind Turbines – An Irish User’s Guide | Posted in Energy | By Westwind | Published: 28th Mar, 2007 | Viewed 3329 times
 | In the last few years, more and more small wind turbines are popping up around Ireland. This is testament to the ‘wind bug’ that enthusiasts get when they start looking into the technology.
Wind energy is clean and infinite and the fuel is free!
Steven Lang of Westwind takes us through options and considerations for Small Wind Turbines in Ireland. |
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| How a typical Solar Heating System works | Posted in Energy | By SOLARite | Published: 24th Mar, 2007 | Viewed 1452 times
| A solar heating system will not only reduce your fuel bill every month but it also reduces pollution and carbon dioxide emissions. SelfBuildInIreland.com spoke to SOLARite Ireland who provide distribution and installation of Solar Panels and Solar Water Heating Systems throughout Ireland, about how the typical Solar Heating system is intended to work. |
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| An Overview of Biomass Energy | Posted in Energy | By Rick Chapo | Published: 22nd Mar, 2007 | Viewed 967 times
 | As fuel prices skyrocket, personal financial situations and entire economies are threatened. Biomass energy has been offered up as a possible solution. |
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| Renewable Energy Options for the Home - Part 2 (Solar Energy) | Posted in Energy | By Self Build In Ireland | Published: 21st Mar, 2007 | Viewed 1069 times
 | The use of energy in our homes is inescapable. Traditionally, we have relied on fossil fuels such as coal and gas to provide our energy. These fuels are finite and also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. This article is part two of a series of articles looking at the alternative Renewable Energy option available within the Home concentrating on Solar-Power. |
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| Problems you might encounter with Drinking Water | Posted in Water | By Billy Gorman | Published: 21st Mar, 2007 | Viewed 1245 times
 | One of the most important things you will need in your home is a good, clean water supply.
Depending on where you are located, you may be able to connect to a mains water supply or a group water scheme. We spoke to Billy Gorman of www.aquatreatment.ie about some problems you might encounter with water. |
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