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.

lonestar wrote:
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?

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:

lonestar wrote:
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?

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

"lonestar" wrote in message
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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.

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 .com,
lonestar writes
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.

Are you on the UK_Selfbuild email list? Mark, the author posts there (or
did when I last read it a little while back)
--
Chris French

a traditional split level dwelling.

Doctor Drivel wrote:

"lonestar" wrote in message
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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.

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?

"lonestar" wrote in message
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a traditional split level dwelling.

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
http://www.cat.org.uk It slants towards eco, but is great for any type of
house. It will give you a clearer picture in which way to go. The more you
know the better the choices and the better the house. Don't copy the
outdated methods used by the big construction companies.

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.