Hi there, looking for a book on house building and although there are plenty out there, they all seem to be UK orienated. Does this matter or are things different in Ireland? I still live in the UK but am moving home soon YIPPEE!
Some recommendations would be great, Thanks
I seem to remember that cork county council published a very good one last year some time ... I'm not sure of the title, but I reckon it might be worth a look.
Cork County Council have recently published a book called "Cork Rural Design Guide". I've seen it in Eason's and other book shops, and it costs around €20.
I don't know any good books, but I got a brilliant magazine called Self Building. I don't know if they have a website, but the e-mail is: info@selfbuilding.ie.
The best book that I know of that's widely used in construction is called "Homebond House Building manual". It costs about €45 and is available from easons.
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Perhaps the mods (with the original poster's permission) could change the name of this interesting thread to " Good Building Books for Ireland" or similar. Perhaps it could be made a key thread together with books and publications on other house and garden issues?
Just a suggestion.
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"Perhaps the mods (with the original poster's permission) could change the name of this interesting thread to " Good Building Books for Ireland" or similar"
Another book worth checking out is called "Building Your Own Home" by David Snell and Murray Armor. Although it's mostly for the British market there is a small section on Irish Planning laws. It has some good advice and is available in most bookshops.