Good morning everyone,
we have found a plot of land and are currently in the initial consultation phase with various providers. Of course, we have already started thinking about a possible floor plan for our semi-detached house (with an air-source heat pump and underfloor heating) and would like to have all the building services located in the finished and insulated attic. About a year ago, we almost bought a nearly turnkey semi-detached house where everything (heating system, water tank, washing machine, etc.) was placed in one room in the attic. We found that very charming, as it saved valuable space on the ground floor.
However, the feedback from the construction companies so far is roughly: 20% possible (possibly with minor additional costs), and 80% definitely not possible due to the pipework. Often there was no explanation, just a simple “it won’t work.” Our assumption, at least for houses with timber beam ceilings between the upper floor and attic, is that it might be an issue of weight. It might also make no sense due to physical constraints, but I am not knowledgeable enough about the technical details to judge whether this is nonsense. Although we have already seen that it is technically feasible.
Can you help me understand if placing the building services in the attic is a good idea? The electrical panel can stay on the ground floor, if necessary.
Thank you all.
we have found a plot of land and are currently in the initial consultation phase with various providers. Of course, we have already started thinking about a possible floor plan for our semi-detached house (with an air-source heat pump and underfloor heating) and would like to have all the building services located in the finished and insulated attic. About a year ago, we almost bought a nearly turnkey semi-detached house where everything (heating system, water tank, washing machine, etc.) was placed in one room in the attic. We found that very charming, as it saved valuable space on the ground floor.
However, the feedback from the construction companies so far is roughly: 20% possible (possibly with minor additional costs), and 80% definitely not possible due to the pipework. Often there was no explanation, just a simple “it won’t work.” Our assumption, at least for houses with timber beam ceilings between the upper floor and attic, is that it might be an issue of weight. It might also make no sense due to physical constraints, but I am not knowledgeable enough about the technical details to judge whether this is nonsense. Although we have already seen that it is technically feasible.
Can you help me understand if placing the building services in the attic is a good idea? The electrical panel can stay on the ground floor, if necessary.
Thank you all.
Mar_Mar schrieb:
To summarize briefly: Is there physically no objection to placing that stuff under the roof? Assuming it is a concrete ceiling?Question 1: There is no objection; Question 2: The material of the ceiling does not matter.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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lastdrop schrieb:
I just wonder if that makes sense with a heat pump. After all, the distances to the outdoor unit are longer.That’s true on one hand, but on the other hand, there is usually at least one ventilation shaft running from bottom to top. A clever planner can probably make the shaft a bit larger to also accommodate heating water pipes...Tolentino schrieb:
That is true on one hand, but on the other hand, there is usually at least one ventilation pipe running from the bottom to the top. A skilled planner can probably also integrate a slightly larger shaft to carry heating water... This fits nicely with something from yesterday:
k-man2021 schrieb:
Wastewater vent pipe was forgotten in the plans — result: the pipe has to go through the study, creating an unplanned corner there https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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