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ᐅ What would you do differently in your next house build?

Created on: 17 Feb 2018 09:44
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What would you do differently in your next house build? (For us, there won’t be a next time, but I think beginners can benefit from our experience.) Please stay on topic and avoid lengthy discussions (feel free to start a new thread for that)!

I’ll start:
* Electrician: A network connection in every room isn’t necessary; nowadays everyone uses Wi-Fi, which is perfectly sufficient.
* Us: OK, then we’ll install one network connection per floor where the TV is going, you have to save somewhere.
* Result: At the network outlet, we get 50 Mbit/s, Wi-Fi with a repeater around 20, sometimes only about 5, Powerline adapters around 25. It’s enough for me, but the kids are disappointed. I followed all the usual advice.
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Lumpi_LE18 Feb 2018 12:51
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Borrow 20% more money than needed. You will likely use it anyway, or you can make extra repayments at the end.
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SupaCriz18 Feb 2018 13:32
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Steffen80 schrieb:
We have only been living here for a few weeks, but the list is already long... I don’t know if we would build again, but I can’t completely rule it out.

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- all windows RC3

Regards, Steffen

Hello Steffen,

Why did you choose all windows to be RC3, and what is your current setup? We are also considering what to choose.

Thanks and best regards!
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Lumpi_LE18 Feb 2018 13:51
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Steffen is the type of person who says, "I built a house three times as big and expensive as everyone else’s, but in hindsight, I should have just made it five times as big."
sven.conzi18 Feb 2018 14:13
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SupaCriz schrieb:
Hello Steffen,

Why would you choose RC3 for all the windows, and what is your current setup? We are also trying to decide what to select.

Thanks and best regards!

We have had all our windows fitted with RC2. That was the recommendation from the police advisory service.
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Steffen8018 Feb 2018 17:26
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SupaCriz schrieb:
Hello Steffen,

Why would you choose all windows to be RC3 rated, and what is your current setup? We are also considering what to choose.

Thanks and best regards!


Because I feel more secure that way, and retrofitting is not possible.
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Steffen8018 Feb 2018 17:27
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Lumpi_LE schrieb:
Steffen is the type who says, "I built something three times as big and expensive as everyone else, but in hindsight, I should have just made it five times as big."



Definitely not... but maybe your perspective or scope is just too narrow or limited for you to come to that conclusion..