Selfbuild Magazine Product Profiles

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CITYWEST DUBLIN Embarking on a building or renovation project can be a daunting prospect but as seasoned self-builders will attest to, once you’ve done your homework, building or extending your own home is in fact a gratifying experience. The best place to get you started is to visit Selfbuild Live, in Dublin, Belfast or Cork, to get up to speed with the latest developments in the fields of home building and improving.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Selfbuild Live Product Profiles

A taster of what new and exciting products, services and building methods were displayed at Selfbuild Live Dublin, courtesy of our sponsors.

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Selfbuild Live Dublin

A few things happened over the weekend of Sept 15th 2019. Dublin won the All Ireland and Selfbuild Live came to the capital. Here’s an overview of how it went down (at the show) and what to expect at Selfbuild Live’s next event taking place in Cork in November…

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he Selfbuild Live events are tailor made for people who want to build, extend or renovate their home; this is THE place to learn what it takes to undertake a house building project in Ireland.

Selfbuild Live is the largest self-build event in Ireland and as such is the perfect place to browse all of the latest, most performing products on the market and ask specific questions about these offerings. The stands are all exclusively focused on every aspect of building, renovating or extending your own home.

Once you’ve had a browse around, you’ll no doubt wander into one of Selfbuild Live’s three theatres. Jam packed with insightful and informative talks, the choice is vast: choose from the Tegral Bootcamp Theatre, the Daikin Theatre or the Self Build Zone Theatre. Grab a seat and listen to the experts providing an overview of virtually every element, from design, insulation and heating systems all the way to roof coverings and eco-building techniques.

Selfbuild Live is now also renowned for the free advice clinics available on a

1-2-1 basis manned by design professionals, quantity surveyors, building control representatives and planning consultants.

This is where you can drill down into the details of your specific project. Remember, each self-build is truly unique, whether it be the site or the design, the specification

or method of construction and delivery.

Last but not least Selfbuild Live’s most recent addition to its line up is the Meet the Self-Builders clinic which gives you the opportunity to have a chat with others who’ve taken on the challenge of building or extending their own home.

The fine print: The exact line up of each of the Selfbuild Live events are subject to change; go to live.selfbuild.ie for an up-to-date list of all of the theatre talks, 1-2-1 advice clinics and Meet the selfbuilder clinics, to see who will be on hand at the event of your choice in Dublin, Belfast or Cork. FREE tickets to all three events are also available on live.selfbuild.ie

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Window cills by All Stone Windows are often referred to as the eyes of the house, and part of the effect comes from the cills they sit on. Most common are concrete cills because they’re cost effective but these usually need to be painted and/or treated to match the windows. An alternative, albeit more costly, is to use natural stone.

All Stone is a well-established company that specialises in high quality cut stone and can provide a range of granite and limestone cill products. They come smooth or textured. Generally stock sizes for block work are 220mmx140mmx100mm.

Benefits at a glance: • Natural product • Maintenance free • No need for treatment of painting • Instant aesthetic lift to the house • Adapted to block work and stone work • Choose from Bush Hammer or Rough Finish

Insulating Concrete Forms by Amvic Amvic Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) is a system for constructing highly insulated reinforced concrete walls. It comprises of forms made from high-density polystyrene panels 1200mm long, 400mm high, and 75mm wide, spaced apart by high strength polypropylene webs. The forms provide a fully insulating, permanent shuttering into which concrete is poured; the width of the concrete core can be 150mm or 200mm. External finishes include brick, stone, timber cladding, and polymer renders.

Benefits at a glance: • Passive house performance at traditional build costs • Inherently airtight with typical structure experiencing less than 1 air change per hour • Easy and quick to install, suitable for self-builders to do with forms only 3.5kg each • Lends itself to curves and unusual shapes • Core walls reduce transmitted noise levels by up to 60dBA • Three-hour fire rating • Made in Ireland

www.allstone.ie

www.amvicireland.com

059 915 5607 (ROI)

01 899 1883 (ROI)

office@allstone.ie

info@amvicireland.com

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Stratus Thermal Lantern roof

by Celuplast A stylish roof light solution for your home is the Stratus Thermal Lantern available from Celuplast in Ireland. It can be fitted 2-way (1500mm x 6000mm), 3-way (3000mm x 6000mm) or Contemporary (1500mm x 3000mm).

Benefits at a glance: • 24mm glazing, fully thermally broken frame with U-values as low as 0.9W/sqmK and therefore up to 65 per cent more thermally efficient than other roof lantern designs • Polyamide nylon, glass composite thermal breaks • Innovative 20deg pitch allows for discreet, purpose designed top caps for a consistent, clean, crisp and contemporary finish without any unsightly gaps • The ridge is 66 per cent smaller than standard roof lantern systems

Energeo by Eurotech Eurotech with its range of Energeo products is the perfect partner for geothermal energy, providing everything you need, from borehole to horizontal collectors as well as floating lake and river collectors of all sizes. The earth probes range from 100m to 200m (2 x 32mm, 2 x 40mm) and geothermal HDPE piping comes in rolls of 60m to 220m.

Eurotech also supplies pre-made BRADO manifold systems for field collectors from 2 to 10 circuits with flow meters using electro fusion fittings to all connections and Eco Turbo original heat exchangers, and PVC manhole and cover. Complementary products include HENOCK P, HENOCK E and KilFrost Geo. Benefits at a glance: • Plug & Play Geothermal System: Job done in one day • Earth probe collectors: easy fit + Thermo Chem Plus Grouting • Quick-fit manhole manifold systems • Cut labour costs by 80 per cent; floating system requires no labour to fit • Easy access for servicing, setting and installing

www.celuplast.com

www.eurotechgroup.ie

01 832 6210 (ROI)

042 974 9479 (ROI)

info@celuplast.com

info@eurotech-heating.com

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Natural Slate Panel Cladding

by Fernhill Stone Building on two decades experience distributing stone facing and brick slips, Fernhill Stone has launched a new natural stone cladding product to the market: the Natural Slate Cladding. The panels are approximately 12mm thick.

Fernhill Stone’s core range of manufactured products is made from its own blend of unique ingredients including volcanic rock, lightweight aggregates and iron oxide pigments producing the look, colour, feel and weathering of natural stone, closely matching the environment.

Benefits at a glance: • Speed of installation • Lightweight panels can be installed by the self-builder with online how-to guide • Natural, long lasting product with high aesthetic value

Home Heat from Flogas Flogas home heat is a real alternative to oil. If your home is not on the natural gas network Flogas can still provide you with LPG. LPG is a cleaner energy source than oil and can be used for home heat, hot water, cooking and gas fires.

Join Rory Best and thousands of others who have made the move to Flogas and discover what Flogas can do for you.

Wherever you are.

Benefits at a glance: • Safe and secure: LPG cannot be stolen. It’s a clean burning and non-toxic form of energy • 1,200 litres of gas (LPG) free when you switch from oil to Flogas (T&C’s apply: www.flogas.ie/t&c) • Remote monitoring: With this system you’ll never run out of gas • Highly versatile: Combine modern heating technology with an economical range of condensing Gas Boilers

www.fernhillstone.com

www.flogas.ie / www.flogasni.com

+353 (0) 47 88 015 (ROI)

041 983 1041 (ROI) / 028 9073 2611 (NI)

info@fernhillstone.com

info@flogas.ie / info@flogasni.com

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Icynene open cell spray foam

by GMS Insulation Icynene open cell spray foam insulation is a low density (8kg/ m3) polyurethane foam insulation with a thermal conductivity of 0.039 W/mK. It is 100 per cent water-blown and chemicalfree.

It expands to 100 times its size to fill every nook and cranny; breathability of 0.0049L/sec/sqm allows all materials in contact, including timber, to breathe naturally. Icynene is certified by the European Technical Approval Board, KIWA BDA Agrément and the British Board of Agrément.

Benefits at a glance: • Airtight and vapour permeable • Quick installation that fills all gaps, ideal for unusual designs • Once set, stays in place and moves with the house as it settles • Fire safe: Class 1 material • Reduces air borne noise

VELUX CABRIO®️ balcony Suitable for roof pitches between 35° and 53°, the VELUX CABRIO®️ transforms your roof window into a balcony in seconds adding air, light and a great view to your home.

When closed the balcony fits flush with the roof. Although ideally suited for new builds, the VELUX CABRIO®️ balcony can also be retrofitted just like a regular roof window, but please do check with your local authority in case planning permission is required.

Benefits at a glance: • Transforms from roof window to balcony in seconds • Top element functions as a traditional top hung roof window • Perfect for new builds and renovations • Prices starting from €2,444/£2,158 + VAT • Find a VELUX certified installer in your area today at velux.ie/findaninstaller

www.icynene.ie

www.velux.ie

049 433 5057 (ROI)

01 816 1620 (ROI)

info@icynene.ie

sales@velux.ie

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SELFBUILD BOOTCAMP / SELFBUILD LIVE

SPOTLIGHT ON...

The Selfbuild Bootcamp Your A to Z guide to building or extending your home in Ireland.

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he Selfbuild Live Bootcamp, sponsored

by Tegral, is designed to equip you with the basic information you need to get started on your home building or home improvement project. It’s an unmissable event for anyone who’s either at the dreaming stage or has just started on their journey.

The talks and live panel discussions cover all of the topics you need to familiarise yourself with, including: choosing land that’s suitable to build on, planning permission, building methods and building control, floor plans and elevations, finance, budget and insurance as well as a showcase of projects presented by the homeowners themselves.

The bootcamp host is our resident construction expert John Corless who brings with him decades of experience advising self-builders and home improvers; in fact his house plan design workshop is a must-attend event for anyone who’s building or extending.

Of the topics discussed at Selfbuild Live Dublin, of course, was the million dollar question. Is €100/sqft still a good ballpark cost figure for a self-build? John put this question to the self-builders who took part in the panel discussion …

Some said that it was possible a few

‘...staying within budget is not only possible but should be what’s expected.’ years ago when they were building but that now, even with a healthy dose of DIY and day-to-day involvement on the part of the self-builders, it would be difficult to achieve. Quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher said a builder’s finish was likely to come in at more than double that amount, at roughly €250/sqft.

Regardless of the amount, John says staying within budget is not only possible but should be what’s expected. Why should a project run over budget if it’s been well designed and carried out according to plan? Television programmes, he contends, normalise going over budget and this has the hallmark of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

For more about defining your budget,

planning restrictions and every other aspect of your self-build, join us in Cork in November, Belfast in February and Dublin in September. With Selfbuild. Dream it. Do it. Live it.

The next event is

Selfbuild Live Cork,

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Isohemp hempcrete blocks by Hempbuild

KitchenClear™ from HomecAir Systems

Made of a proprietary blend of hemp and lime, Hempbuild’s blocks are used to insulate floors, roofs and walls, all the while allowing these elements to breathe, store heat and contribute to good indoor air quality in conjunction with natural PCS plaster which provides an airtight barrier.

Non-toxic and resistant to mould, pests and fire (class B for the rendered block), the blocks are 600mmx300mm and come in thicknesses of 60mm to 360mm. The new 360mm block with U-value of 0.19W/sqmK meets building regulations.

HomecAir Systems has launched a new smart feature for its MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) range of products called KitchenClear™. It removes kitchen air pollutants by working in tandem with the cooker hood extractor.

The function is intelligent and fully automatic; switching on your kitchen extractor will boost the MVHR supply air to the dining/sitting area while reducing the kitchen’s MVHR extraction rate. The pre-set positive pressure clears cooking odours, moisture and greasy deposits efficiently.

Benefits at a glance: • Breathable and natural method to insulate brick or stone walls, internally or externally • Loadbearing solution available with IsoHemp Hempro system, ideal for new builds • Speed of construction: laying of insulation in just a few hours for a complete house • Easy to install and cut, fully compatible with underfloor heating • Negative global warming potential: the blocks store CO2

Benefits at a glance: • Improves efficiency of your cooker hood extractor • No odours while cooking, only fresh air in all the rooms of your house including the open plan area, the dining room, living room and kitchen • Lessens damage to room fabric, furniture, curtains and kitchen units • Less repainting required: keep that new look and feel for longer

www.hempbuild.ie

www.homecaresystems.biz

086 752 5010 (ROI)

028 8776 9111 (NI)

info@hempbuild.ie

info@homecaresystems.biz

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HBE by iDomus If you’re looking for an eco-friendly way to build, chances are you’ve come across the “mass timber” method of construction. In this category is HBE, the lighter weight and more cost-effective alternative to Cross Laminated Timber, suitable for up to three storey buildings.

HBE made by Mayr-Melnhof Huttemann Wismar GmgH, is a certified solid timber system that uses glulam parallel lamination timber panels assembled in a factory.

Benefits at a glance: • No cold bridges and no construction moisture • No chemical treatment or off-gassing • Quick to build: one storey is put up in a day; same elements used for the floor, wall, and roof structure • DIY friendly: can be assembled by self-builders • Low dead weight: less foundations required • Can be used on renovation projects to add an extra floor, wall or roof elements • Can be reused or recycled

Rainwater Harvesting by Johnny Flood Water Pumps To reduce the amount of water you use from the mains, it doesn’t get more straightforward than installing a rainwater harvesting system. Use the harvested water for toilet flushing, washing machines and garden use, including washing your car. Easy to install to a deep retrofit or install with a new build, Johnny Flood Water Pumps design and install the complete package to suit any demand.

Benefits at a glance: • Rainwater is soft, has nearly neutral pH, and is free from natural and man-made contaminants • Up to 50 per cent savings in mains water • Plants and gardens thrive when irrigated with stored rainwater • It is environmentally friendly. Using harvested rainwater is an excellent way of reducing your carbon footprint and doing your bit to help the environment

www.idomus.ie

www.johnnyfloodwaterpumps.com

049 436 8867 (ROI)

087 259 2580 (ROI)

info@idomus.ie

info@johnnyfloodwaterpumps.com

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Daikin Altherma 3 by Keltic Renewables

RED by Renewable Energy Devices

If you’re in the market for a heat pump you’ll no doubt know Daikin is a leading manufacturer and the main proponent of the R32 refrigerant, which is more efficient and has a much lower Global Warming Potential than alternative refrigerants.

Altherma 3 is Daikin’s range of air to water heat pumps for the domestic market and you can choose one of three models: the wall mounted, floor standing, or the Integrated ECH2 O unit which has a 300 or 500 litre integrated tank with solar connection.

New to the market is an air source heat pump with attitude called RED; it’s designed to look good and work to Irish weather patterns. For a typical well insulated house with underfloor heating the heat pump operates at a weather compensated flow temperature typically of 35degC, this can give seasonal efficiencies of over 500%. The company claims running costs are up to half that of an oil-fired boiler, based on oil at 70c per litre and a 35degC flow temperature in the heat pump.

Benefits at a glance: • The outdoor unit can operate in temperatures as low as -25degC • Compact footprint: can fit almost anywhere • A+++ seasonal efficiency with Bluevolution technology (energy label 2019) • Equipped with a super intuitive user interface and app • Reddot Product Design Award and IF Design Award winner (2018)

Benefits at a glance: • Round shape (780mm diameter) chosen to optimise air flow with patent pending technology • Corrosion-proof all plastic casing; heat exchanger coils treated to provide 5,000hour salt spray resistance, ideal for costal environments • Up to 65degC flow temperature, enables a hot water tank store temperature of 60 degC • Smart heating controls • Made in Ireland

RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVICES LIMITED

www.kelticrenewables.ie

www.red-limited.com

059 862 2017 (ROI)

028 3886 8086 (NI)

kelticrenewables@gmail.com

info@red-limited.com

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Capco natural slate by SIG

Cedral by Tegral

Waterproof, fireproof, resistant to weather extremes, durable and low maintenance, natural slate has, for many centuries, been the go-to choice as a roof covering. It’s got a classical look that’s hard to beat.

SIG Roofing’s natural slates are sourced from leading quarries worldwide, offering distinctive beauty, high performance and longevity.

A low maintenance solution to external wall coverings is the Cedral external cladding system made of fibre cement.

Available in 23 colours, with a woodgrain or smooth finish the weatherboards come either tongue and groove (Cedral Click) or overlap (Cedral Lap) offering both contemporary and traditional design options to create stunning facades.

They are installed to the “ventilated rainscreen” principle to remove moisture. This means air can flow in at the base of the system, behind the cladding and then out, over the top of the Cedral weatherboards.

Benefits at a glance: • All SIG Roofing natural slates conform to the European standards BS EN 12326, a guarantee you’re getting premium quality slates • Capco Natural Slates portfolio has been refined over many years to offer a range of products that have been tried and tested to offer a lifetime of trouble-free performance • Only the best natural slates are sourced from leading quarries in Spain and Brazil all offering distinctive beauty, high performance and longevity

Benefits at a glance: • Easy to install by self-builders with some DIY ability; stepby-step videos are available online • Easy to maintain: no need to paint and simply wash with soap and water if required • Resistant to rot and immune to attack by pests and insects • The boards can be installed vertically or horizontally

www.sig.ie

www.cedral.world

01 623 4541 (ROI)

059 863 1316 (ROI)

enquiries@sig.ie

info@tegral.com

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Premium Fibre Cement Slates

by Tegral

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO

Leading roof covering manufacturer is Tegral, whose bestselling fibre cement slates have been tried and trusted on thousands of homes and buildings throughout the country for over eighty years. Thrutone Endurance and Rivendale slates are Irish made for Irish weather and withstand the toughest meteorological conditions unique to Ireland.

Available in six unique colours, including Tegral’s flagship blue-black colour, Thrutone Endurance and Rivendale also come in a wide range of textures and edges to offer maximum design scope.

Make your home smart with VELUX ACTIVE. This smart based system works together with your VELUX INTEGRA®️ electric or solar powered roof windows, blinds and shutters, adjusting them automatically so you can enjoy a healthier indoor climate. The VELUX ACTIVE app means you can operate your VELUX INTEGRA®️ products from your smartphone for added convenience.

Benefits at a glance: • Super strong: extra reinforcing fibres and more cement • Unique siliconised paint and highest water repellence, guaranteeing your colour and finish will last • Rated Excellent to BES 6001, a quality mark for environmentally sustainable products • 20 year colour guarantee and 30 year structural guarantee • Guaranteed Irish; you support Irish products and Irish jobs

Benefits at a glance: • Smart sensors monitor temperature, humidity and CO2 levels, allowing VELUX ACTIVE to regulate your indoor environment • Easy control via your smart phone with the VELUX ACTIVE app • Easy installation, designed to be installed quickly by homeowners • Voice activation option with Apple HomeKit®️ • Full VELUX ACTIVE kit available from €203/£183 + VAT

www.tegral.com

www.velux.ie

059 863 1316 (ROI)

01 816 1620 (ROI)

info@tegral.com

sales@velux.ie

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The GO TO resource for anyone building new, extending or renovating in any of the 32 counties of Ireland.

one2clean by Graf The one2clean range of onsite wastewater treatment systems lives by Graf’s motto: “As much technology as necessary, as little technology as possible”. one2clean dispenses with the unnecessary extras, making it a reliable solution by using only three steps to produce clear water in just one tank, eliminating pumping processes and sludge return.

Benefits at a glance: • The final process of the one2clean produces an odourless, clear treated water for extraction to soakaway or waterway with an efficiency factor of up to 99 per cent • Less energy consumption and less wear • No pumps, mechanical or electrical components in the wastewater; entire volume of wastewater is immediately activated with oxygen • Small amount of sewage sludge; maintenance once a year • 2 years warranty on technology and 10 years warranty on sewage reservoirs

www.grafireland.ie 093 51765 (ROI) info@grafireland.ie

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