Shane Loughran Architect practices in all types of residential work, and due to our size, we maintain a personal involvement in all of our projects. Clients can appoint us simply to obtain statutory approvals, such as planning permission and building control, or we can manage further aspects of the project such as tender, contractor advice, site inspection and contract certificates.
We use Building Information Modelling (BIM) software named Archicad, which helps with communication and the economics of the project.
We use Building Information Modelling (BIM) software named Archicad, which helps with communication and the economics of the project.
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A self builder would contact a series of subcontractors, such as bricklayers, joiners and electricians, and supervise these trades for the purpose of the construction of their house. A contractor would amass the subcontractors, co-ordinate their services, secure the site and profit from this. Therefore the self-builder would save by coordinating the various activities and services, which is more time consuming than dealing with a contractor.
270mm of Wool Type Insulation (nearly a foot thickness) would be the minimum recommendation for the insulation above the top floor ceiling. If 400mm could be achieved that would be better. Timber battens or plastic spacers can be fitted with chipboard over to maintain insulation thickness and a storage space over.
In an un-insulated home, one third of heat escapes through the walls. If your house does not have wall insulation, money is being wasted heating the outside air. A typical semi detached house could save up to 140 per year in heating bills by insulating the walls. In an un-insulated home, one quarter of all heat is lost through the roof.
PPS21 sets out Planning Policies to create opportunities for development in the countryside. Some of the main points are listed below:. You must have a farm that has been active for more than 6 years with a DARD ID number. 2. You must not have sold any dwellings or development opportunities on the farm within the last ten years.
Most of us do not have budgets to build everything in one project. Consider your project as if it would be built over time as your budget permits - a consideration during a time of both personal and banking financial constraints. If a house has four or maybe five bedrooms, consider one of the bedrooms to be accessed separately to enable use as an office or a guest room.
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