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Need help...timber vs block??

  • 05-03-2017 10:14pm
    #1
    Ferg123
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi there

    We are currently weighing up options in terms of building a house before we apply for a mortgage. What we are wondering is there a price difference between timber frame houses and block built houses? I understand that timber frame houses are warmer and more air tight etc but block houses would be much better for sound proof. A house of 1600-1800 sq ft bungalow is what we have in mind. In terms of doing some work myself i would be able do the internal slabbing, tiling, carpentry, painting and all external ground work. That leaves foundation, the structure of the house, block work, roofing, plastering, plumbing, electrics as the big costs.

    Any help or advice would be greatly appriecated.


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  • #2
    B-D-P--
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,167 ✭✭✭B-D-P--


    Ferg123 wrote: »
    I understand that timber frame houses are warmer and more air tight

    No so sure about that, they are marketed like to be so, but I wouldnt agree.

    These days block built are pretty warm and airtight.

    For what you pay for a TFH you dont get much compared to a few blocks and a roof.

    Would recommend a block built house.


  • #3
    kormak
    Registered Users Posts: 887 ✭✭✭kormak


    Hi Ferg, I'm gonna jump into this thread too to hear people's answers.
    Quite simply, that we're also about to approach a 2500 sq ft block built house and budgets are tight. It has been suggested to us that timber frame should be looked into as an alternative, as it is much more cost effective and quicker to install.


  • #4
    kormak
    Registered Users Posts: 887 ✭✭✭kormak


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=62172398
    Interesting slant on cost of TF, albeit this was 8 years ago


  • #5
    Ferg123
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Ferg123


    It's hard to know which is better. Even a 1500 sq ft house would be good enough size but it will all come down to cost at the end of the day


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