i am starting a self build project in northern ireland, after reading through a few posts The Housebuilder's Bible seems to be coming highly recommended as a good starting point.
i'd like to know if this book is worth while getting, or is it more suited to self builds in the UK mainland?
many thanks.
I have a copy and think it's worthwhile having; however I can't comment on it's suitability as to Northern Ireland because I don't know what's different over there, in terms of trades, regulations etc. Do you?!
David
i'm not too sure, building regs maybe different, labour costs may be cheaper ... a lot of the more general info on self build may still apply.
Lobster wrote:
It tells you how to go about building a house. I doesn't tell you "how" to build it. What type of house are you building?
In message , lonestar writes
Are you on the UK_Selfbuild email list? Mark, the author posts there (or did when I last read it a little while back)
I would say the book is worth getting, although he tends to be aligned with the more conservative approach. Look at books that make the house more energy efficient. Get the Whole House Book from CAT at
Many selfbuilder use timber frame. They spray in the voids Warmcel insulation which seals the house and insulates so much only a partial heating system is needed. Simple design features of passive solar can be incorporated which are basically for free as it is just design.
Look at SIP panels. They are catching on in the UK. Very popular in the USA and Canada.
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