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building/renovating in wexford

  • 22-02-2008 10:04pm
    #1
    sunnystreet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭


    (I posted this earlier on the Wexford as I didn't know there was a construction forum, please delete the earlier one not this one. Thanks)

    We are about to start an extension to and complete overhaul of an old 2up2down cottage. There is currently a flat roof extension that has to stay. It needs to be insulated (think it is built with cavity block) There is also an extension (for kitchen) behind the original cottage. The downstairs of the original cottage is to become one room (sitting room) which means taking out the current chimney.

    We are looking for any advice on this project, in particular best methods to insulate the old stone wall cottage (ideally would like to expose the stone on the inside if possible), solar heating, solid fuel stoves,how to damp proof course, and also how to underpin the original house, grants available for sustainable energy and any other ideas anyone has... Many thanks.


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  • #2
    blackiebest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 650 ✭✭✭blackiebest


    Apply for permission to knock and rebuild it with modern methods and have a properly insulated construction job. You will replicate easily and save yourself a lot of money to boot:)


  • #3
    archtech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,046 ✭✭✭archtech


    One way of insulating the cottage, yet allowing you to expose the stone internally would to insulate the walls with external insulation and render. However if the cottage is in poor structural order generally, it may be more cost effective to demolish it and start afresh, assuming you get permission to demolish the existing dwelling and permission for a new build.


  • #4
    sunnystreet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭sunnystreet


    If we insulate the walls externally, are we at more risk of developing problems with damp as the cottage at this stage doesn't even have a basic dpc?


  • #5
    sunnystreet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭sunnystreet


    We already tried to get permission to knock but were refused. The current details are what we have received planning for after a long arduous process...


  • #6
    sunnystreet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭sunnystreet


    Is there a website where I can get the information we need about building materials, insulation, heating and grants ?


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  • #7
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,671 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Alot of people find THIS website helpful.

    Regarding the job itsself. It won't be easy. Cold bridges through junctions will be a problem. Best advice is to involve a professional.


  • #8
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,408 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Mellor wrote: »
    Alot of people find THIS website helpful.
    That link isnt working Mellor


  • #9
    sunnystreet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭sunnystreet


    HI Mellor, Could you check that link, I can't get it to work. thanks


  • #10
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,408 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Ah. I think it may be this forum (as in where you are now) that Mellor is referring to.


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