ᐅ Is it possible to renovate a 1954 suburban house to meet energy efficiency standards? How can this be done?
Created on: 23 Apr 2018 21:12
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SebastianDr
Hello, my name is Sebastian, I’m 38 years old and I come from Barth in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
We have the opportunity to take over my girlfriend’s grandmother’s house.
It is a 1.5-story terraced house with a pitched roof, built in 1954, located in Zingst on the Darß peninsula.
Key data: built in 1954, exterior dimensions 8 m x 8.5 m (26 ft x 28 ft), gable ends facing north and south.
Personally, we would prefer to renovate the house to meet energy efficiency standards rather than build new, but right now we are unsure how to proceed.
We would like to first assess the feasibility and potential costs and see whether the loan would fit within our budget (you also want to enjoy life).
The house has 38 cm (15 inches) thick walls with about an 8 cm (3 inch) air gap between them.
Windows, roof, and heating system (gas) were renewed in 1993 right after reunification, but are probably no longer up to current standards.
The facade was newly plastered in 1995, but without any insulation.
We envision an extension in timber frame construction to expand the living space by approximately 8 m x 2 m (26 ft x 6.5 ft) on the southern gable end.
-Plans include reroofing with new insulation,
-Adding 2 dormer windows,
-Insulating the facade or injecting insulation into the cavity wall,
-Replacing the gas heating system with a new underfloor heating system and an additional fireplace; complete new pipework and radiators,
-Photovoltaics?
-Completely renewing the electrical system,
-Replacing the wooden floor with a more solid floor covering.
Has anyone here had experience with this kind of project and can offer advice on how they started? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
Basti
We have the opportunity to take over my girlfriend’s grandmother’s house.
It is a 1.5-story terraced house with a pitched roof, built in 1954, located in Zingst on the Darß peninsula.
Key data: built in 1954, exterior dimensions 8 m x 8.5 m (26 ft x 28 ft), gable ends facing north and south.
Personally, we would prefer to renovate the house to meet energy efficiency standards rather than build new, but right now we are unsure how to proceed.
We would like to first assess the feasibility and potential costs and see whether the loan would fit within our budget (you also want to enjoy life).
The house has 38 cm (15 inches) thick walls with about an 8 cm (3 inch) air gap between them.
Windows, roof, and heating system (gas) were renewed in 1993 right after reunification, but are probably no longer up to current standards.
The facade was newly plastered in 1995, but without any insulation.
We envision an extension in timber frame construction to expand the living space by approximately 8 m x 2 m (26 ft x 6.5 ft) on the southern gable end.
-Plans include reroofing with new insulation,
-Adding 2 dormer windows,
-Insulating the facade or injecting insulation into the cavity wall,
-Replacing the gas heating system with a new underfloor heating system and an additional fireplace; complete new pipework and radiators,
-Photovoltaics?
-Completely renewing the electrical system,
-Replacing the wooden floor with a more solid floor covering.
Has anyone here had experience with this kind of project and can offer advice on how they started? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
Basti
After seeing the '54 plans in post #8, my first thought was: “Nice”! And the glowing comments about the elephant seemed to make heritage preservation seem achievable. But after reading the descriptions and looking at the aerial photo in post #17, my opinion leans more toward @apokolok. It looks quite cluttered overall.
With such a large plot, there should be space for a new build, and given the mixed neighboring development, the restrictions under Section 34 of the Federal Building Code (Baugesetzbuch) should be limited—unless there is now a zoning plan / development plan? I would gradually restore the existing building toward its original condition without a full renovation (1993 isn’t that long ago), add bathrooms, and rent it out as a holiday home.
With such a large plot, there should be space for a new build, and given the mixed neighboring development, the restrictions under Section 34 of the Federal Building Code (Baugesetzbuch) should be limited—unless there is now a zoning plan / development plan? I would gradually restore the existing building toward its original condition without a full renovation (1993 isn’t that long ago), add bathrooms, and rent it out as a holiday home.
Escroda schrieb:
And the enthusiasm about the elephant seemed to bring the heritage protection into the realm of possibility. Enthusiasm, well. Regarding heritage protection, were you thinking more about exemptions related to energy efficiency regulations?
Escroda schrieb:
But based on the descriptions and the aerial image in #17, my opinion leans more towards @apokolok. It’s quite built-up overall. In my view, this requires the involvement of a committed architect experienced in renovations. The aerial image suggests that the roofs of the extensions have probably had little impact on the structural integrity of the main building.
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SebastianDr21 May 2018 20:47A new build is not an option.
The budget is not sufficient for that.
As mentioned, we have our ideas: remove the veranda and continue using the other extension.
"Built-in" is relative; certainly not everything is perfect, but there is enough space on the sunny side.
We will provide some more photos of the current condition later.
The budget is not sufficient for that.
As mentioned, we have our ideas: remove the veranda and continue using the other extension.
"Built-in" is relative; certainly not everything is perfect, but there is enough space on the sunny side.
We will provide some more photos of the current condition later.
SebastianDr21 May 2018 22:54@11ant to get back to the architect’s cost estimate. It really doesn’t make any sense, does it? I’m not willing to pay for something that, in my opinion, doesn’t prove anything. What do you think?
Best regards, Sebastian
Best regards, Sebastian
The two hourly wages are definitely worth this, in my opinion, rather basic breakdown, even if you expected something different. It cannot replace quotes, and the accuracy might still be quite low. Inconsistencies in the totals or an unclear calculation method are therefore also acceptable in this context.
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11ant schrieb:
Romantic ideas, well. Did you mean things like energy-saving regulation exemptions related to heritage preservation? No, I didn’t think that far. You analyzed the building’s fabric so thoroughly and with such care that, in my opinion, a reader from the heritage authority might be prompted to consider putting protection status on the house. But the aerial photo combined with the text disillusioned me.
11ant schrieb:
I think it needs a committed architect with renovation experience. That could work, but I agree with
caddar schrieb:
We quickly discussed sums that others would spend on a developer-built house in a new development. so I suggest considering a new build instead.
I also see legal issues regarding building on the boundary line with the existing building. Under socialism, property boundaries were often not taken too strictly. Are all the existing extensions even approved? Even if so, there is still the question of whether the renovation work is still covered by existing building rights.
SebastianDr schrieb:
Actually, I don’t want to pay for that At least he was on site, and some additional information was likely communicated verbally. I consider 180€ reasonable. If you want to buy a property and request a preliminary evaluation from a building surveyor, you will also pay a three-digit amount. And then you often don’t even get a written report.
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