New Build - Donegal, Ireland

[Shaun McD]

Hi all, 

 

My name is Shaun and I am a second time self builder from Donegal! Almost through planning for a new build to hopefully get started mid summer.

268m2 single floor layout with large living/kitchen block, flanked by two adjoining perpendicular blocks for bedrooms, home office, utility etc. and a covered outdoor living area from the kitchen.

3 pitched roof sections connected by 2 flat roof sections, with covered area outside also flat roof.

Detached garage and carport.

 

What we know so far (not much some would say);

Foundation type tbd - most likely strip but open to insulated slab as may be cost beneficial, but we are trade experience limited in this part of Ireland. MICA is also a concern for blocks in this part of the world. 

Structure will be TF - supplied and installed by Kudos

External skin tbd - most likely block with acrylic render (again with a MICA concern), but exploring (if possible) using cement board and render.

Windows - getting quotes at the min, leaning towards Internorm upvc/alu option, otherwise save big and go budget.

Heating - Likely ASHP, with separate 300l+ hot water cylinder. Open to buffer tank but not sure if suitable (thread incoming). Will also try opt for a ASHP with an active cooling function to help with any over heating.

MHRV - Self designed and will install, will split house into two zones and most likely have BPC supply materials and machines.

PV - Bit of a noob on this, plan to reach out to myenergi this week to talk through a proposal for PV, eddi (hence large cylinder above), car charger and battery. 

Home automation - Will diy home network, wifi mesh, room sensors, security etc. via home assistant. 

 

I think that covers most of it, happy to share plans if anyone is interested and thanks in advance for the official help and input (been reading this site for years but only recently created an account)

 

ALL INPUT WELCOME on ideas, best practises, tips, tricks etc on all things!

 

[Marvin]

Hi @Shaun McD

 

Welcome!

 

Don't forget about airtightness....