Hello everyone!
We are currently in talks with two different construction companies. Both know about our wish to use the space under the stairs as a small storage room by installing a drywall partition and a door. One company says: absolutely, we can do that! The other says it’s not possible because the drywall partitions would warp significantly since the wooden stairs will continue to settle and move for a long time. With the company that agrees, we have planned a staircase with a landing, while the company that disagrees proposes a straight staircase (just in case that matters).
I have often seen such spaces and was surprised to hear that it might not be possible.
What do you think?
We are currently in talks with two different construction companies. Both know about our wish to use the space under the stairs as a small storage room by installing a drywall partition and a door. One company says: absolutely, we can do that! The other says it’s not possible because the drywall partitions would warp significantly since the wooden stairs will continue to settle and move for a long time. With the company that agrees, we have planned a staircase with a landing, while the company that disagrees proposes a straight staircase (just in case that matters).
I have often seen such spaces and was surprised to hear that it might not be possible.
What do you think?
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hampshire12 Nov 2020 23:30If drywall is absolutely necessary – another material might actually be more suitable, and Company 2 has a good idea in store.
Hmm, we only needed a lower wall... we also included the upper half with risers, and below that is the wardrobe. The rest is built with masonry.
We are very satisfied! It makes it practical!
For example, we can see on the stairs when the light underneath is on, and so on.
Many very particular sticklers would probably consider this insufficient or inadequate. No idea. It is also a special request for the general contractor, carried out by the drywall installer. Otherwise, no one else worked on it. We could probably improve the appearance, but for us it’s fine.
If you’re interested, I can take photos.
We are very satisfied! It makes it practical!
For example, we can see on the stairs when the light underneath is on, and so on.
Many very particular sticklers would probably consider this insufficient or inadequate. No idea. It is also a special request for the general contractor, carried out by the drywall installer. Otherwise, no one else worked on it. We could probably improve the appearance, but for us it’s fine.
If you’re interested, I can take photos.
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hampshire12 Nov 2020 23:34When reading some threads where homeowners try to find defects to withhold money, I can understand why a contractor might not agree to such a pragmatic and effective solution.
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MiCasaEsSuCasa12 Nov 2020 23:38ypg schrieb:
Hmm, we only needed a lower wall... we included risers for the upper half, with the wardrobe underneath. The rest is built from masonry.
We are very satisfied! It adds a practical touch!
For example, you can see on the stairs when the light below is on, and so on.
Many very particular people here would probably consider this insufficient or inadequate. No idea. It’s also a special request for the general contractor, executed by the drywaller. Otherwise, no one worked on it. We could probably improve the appearance, but it works well for us.
If you’re interested, I can take some photos. You’re very welcome to take a photo. 🙂
Here is what we are planning:
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MiCasaEsSuCasa12 Nov 2020 23:39hampshire schrieb:
When reading some threads where homeowners try to find defects in order to withhold payment, I can understand why a contractor might not agree to such a pragmatic and workable solution. I wouldn’t count ourselves among those kinds of homeowners 😉
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