ᐅ Home Construction Features and Extras – What Can Be Included?
Created on: 19 Nov 2013 09:31
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Good morning,
I have put together a small list of extras and would appreciate any additional ideas you might have.
- In the ground floor living, dining, and kitchen areas, the electric switches should be controlled individually and connected in a “series circuit” to dim the lights.
- Controlled decentralized ventilation system with heat recovery.
- Preparation for photovoltaic system on the roof; missing on the garage roof.
- Two outdoor sockets on the ground floor.
- One outdoor connection for a light with motion sensor and switch on each side of the house.
- Three-phase power in the basement.
- Fireplace for a wood stove.
- Power supply in the garage.
- In the attic living, dining, and kitchen areas, leave the ceiling open up to the roof.
- Sliding doors with approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet) opening between the dining/living area and the hallway.
Thank you for your help.
I have put together a small list of extras and would appreciate any additional ideas you might have.
- In the ground floor living, dining, and kitchen areas, the electric switches should be controlled individually and connected in a “series circuit” to dim the lights.
- Controlled decentralized ventilation system with heat recovery.
- Preparation for photovoltaic system on the roof; missing on the garage roof.
- Two outdoor sockets on the ground floor.
- One outdoor connection for a light with motion sensor and switch on each side of the house.
- Three-phase power in the basement.
- Fireplace for a wood stove.
- Power supply in the garage.
- In the attic living, dining, and kitchen areas, leave the ceiling open up to the roof.
- Sliding doors with approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet) opening between the dining/living area and the hallway.
Thank you for your help.
ypg schrieb:
Practical matters are relative.
If I apply my professional experience, with the sentence (?) "living, eating, and cooking should be operated electrically and individually via ‘series wiring’" you won’t be referring to lowering pants, but to electrically operated roller shutters.
I am fundamentally questioning "electrical roller shutters"! Fortunately (hopefully), we all have two healthy arms and legs to operate the shutters manually. It’s also good for the house to inspect whether everything is working properly this way.
Practical matters can be continued, but only with regard to the user Maybe read the entire first page of the thread! I don’t like to poke around in forum fog; I’m happy to share my experiences, but not with such an open question (motto: let them write...)
Mycraft schrieb:
I think you don’t understand the purpose of a roller shutter...On the contrary, I do. I just don’t jump on every bandwagon.
My experience with fully electric roller shutters with timers comes from 15 years in my old house... actually, I eventually turned off that feature because it was absolutely unnecessary FOR ME, except in winter for cold protection in the old house.
I also won’t get parking sensors just because they’re offered everywhere now, since I can park fine without them.
Maybe read the entire first page of the thread! I don’t like to blindly search through the forum, I’m happy to share my experiences, but not with such an open question (like: let them just write...)
@ypg if someone tells you that you will get 10€ and then someone you don’t know gets 50€, you will probably give up your 10€...
@ypg if someone tells you that you will get 10€ and then someone you don’t know gets 50€, you will probably give up your 10€...
Dear original poster Jörg,
When you ask a question in a forum and receive a follow-up question in response, it is courteous and helpful for you to answer it. This way, others can address your specific needs, and you can select the most suitable options for your house from the answers provided. Without enough information from you, it is difficult to offer useful advice.
By the way, you should always proofread your messages before sending them to ensure others can understand the meaning of your sentences.
When you ask a question in a forum and receive a follow-up question in response, it is courteous and helpful for you to answer it. This way, others can address your specific needs, and you can select the most suitable options for your house from the answers provided. Without enough information from you, it is difficult to offer useful advice.
By the way, you should always proofread your messages before sending them to ensure others can understand the meaning of your sentences.
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DerBjoern20 Nov 2013 08:21A central vacuum system is no longer a luxury for me, especially nowadays with well-functioning robotic vacuum cleaners available. On the contrary!
In my opinion, roller shutters are standard, and in my region, a house without roller shutters can only be sold at a significant discount. I also find electric roller shutters to be very convenient. Today's control systems are not comparable to those from 15 years ago. I get a home automation system with presence detection. Additionally, the system knows exactly when and at what time the sun rises each day, as well as detailed weather data (online connectivity). This makes it possible to control the roller shutters perfectly in every way.
Other luxury features not mentioned here yet would be an integrated garden irrigation system. Having a few pipes installed to specific points (front garden, etc.) can save a lot of work during summer.
In my opinion, roller shutters are standard, and in my region, a house without roller shutters can only be sold at a significant discount. I also find electric roller shutters to be very convenient. Today's control systems are not comparable to those from 15 years ago. I get a home automation system with presence detection. Additionally, the system knows exactly when and at what time the sun rises each day, as well as detailed weather data (online connectivity). This makes it possible to control the roller shutters perfectly in every way.
Other luxury features not mentioned here yet would be an integrated garden irrigation system. Having a few pipes installed to specific points (front garden, etc.) can save a lot of work during summer.
DerBjoern schrieb:
For me, a central vacuum system is no longer a luxury nowadays, especially with vacuum robots working so well. Quite the opposite!It depends on which type of central vacuum system you install. Having in-wall hoses integrated at selected points is, in my opinion, practically useful. Plus, an outdoor power outlet near the carport or garage and a vacuum strip in the kitchen to use like a dustpan. By the way: What counts as luxury or convenience varies from person to person, right?
DerBjoern schrieb:
I’m getting a home automation system with presence detection. Additionally, the system knows exactly the sunrise time for each day and weather details with all data (online connection). This makes it possible to perfectly control the roller shutters.Who is providing the home automation?
DerBjoern schrieb:
Another luxury feature not yet mentioned is a garden irrigation system installed at the same time. Running a few pipes to key points (front yard, etc.) can save a lot of work in summer.Good point! Definitely plan for that.
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DerBjoern20 Nov 2013 10:24@aytex:
Of course, the concept of luxury is relative.
What bothers me about the central vacuum system is that you still have to vacuum yourself. With my robot vacuum, I empty the dust container once or twice a week, and that’s it.
For home automation, I use Homematic from EQ3. I have had good experiences with it so far. However, you shouldn’t be completely inexperienced when programming the system. For regular users, Smarthome from RWE, for example, might be more suitable.
Of course, the concept of luxury is relative.
What bothers me about the central vacuum system is that you still have to vacuum yourself. With my robot vacuum, I empty the dust container once or twice a week, and that’s it.
For home automation, I use Homematic from EQ3. I have had good experiences with it so far. However, you shouldn’t be completely inexperienced when programming the system. For regular users, Smarthome from RWE, for example, might be more suitable.
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