Paul29

Load bearing walll to split the span? was looking at rafters instead, mainly to keep the living area open plan

Really good point

You’re spot on about the regs. I agree

We looked at the statics even the big ones are abit pokey, and we have four little ones.

It’ll be cheaper to build. Once main house is done it’ll be a guest house so not much use. Ultimately it’s a temporary building. It’s going to be in the middle of the country side well away from most public

The rent here will be 2k/month so that’s a non starter plus it’ll be a useful addition when main house is up

True

How so fine or how so not to regs?

Hi all, abit of a long post but hopefully will get some advice. im looking at building a temporary home (max 2 years) while we build our house. We have four small kids so the idea of a static caravan doesn’t cut it. My build will not be to regs but should be fine. Raised timber base with 200mm rock wool. Walls 100x50 stud walls with 100mm cavity battens/rock wool. The roof is the thing that is keep me thinking… I’d prefer a flat roof for the ease but I’m not going to be able to span 8m. I’m now thinking along the lines of a vaulted ceiling with pir inbetween the joists. What are your thoughts? it’s going to have an open area for living room and kitchen, small bathroom, two medium sized bed rooms and one master. This is going to be build well away from anywhere in Ireland so I’m not going to have issues with planning etc. would love to know people’s thoughts.