ᐅ Attic conversion in a 25-degree hip roof – a practical undertaking?
Created on: 24 Oct 2023 13:38
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Hello forum,
We are considering purchasing a large bungalow with 200m² (2,150 sq ft) of living space. Despite the generous size, there are only three rooms, and we are missing two additional rooms (children’s bedrooms) for our family. We want to rule out dividing the space with drywall partitions because the floor plan (window distribution, hallway location) does not support this well. The bungalow is very well-maintained (and only 8 years old) and feels well-designed in its layout.
Now the question is to what extent this bungalow has potential for converting the attic. The building footprint measures 22m x 12.5m (72 ft x 41 ft).
Are there any self-builders here who have completed an attic conversion with a 25-degree roof pitch? Are dormer windows necessary, or would floor-to-ceiling skylights (such as Velux windows) also create a good room atmosphere? How much usable space could we realistically gain?
Another question relates to the costs of such a project. Would a budget of $50,000 be sufficient, or is that too low?
Thank you in advance for sharing your experiences.
We are considering purchasing a large bungalow with 200m² (2,150 sq ft) of living space. Despite the generous size, there are only three rooms, and we are missing two additional rooms (children’s bedrooms) for our family. We want to rule out dividing the space with drywall partitions because the floor plan (window distribution, hallway location) does not support this well. The bungalow is very well-maintained (and only 8 years old) and feels well-designed in its layout.
Now the question is to what extent this bungalow has potential for converting the attic. The building footprint measures 22m x 12.5m (72 ft x 41 ft).
Are there any self-builders here who have completed an attic conversion with a 25-degree roof pitch? Are dormer windows necessary, or would floor-to-ceiling skylights (such as Velux windows) also create a good room atmosphere? How much usable space could we realistically gain?
Another question relates to the costs of such a project. Would a budget of $50,000 be sufficient, or is that too low?
Thank you in advance for sharing your experiences.
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hanghaus202325 Oct 2023 13:04There is an even more effective way like this.
Why don’t you show some pictures of the existing kitchen, or is it going to be new?
Why don’t you show some pictures of the existing kitchen, or is it going to be new?
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xMisterDx25 Oct 2023 13:12I would swap the bedroom and K2 to create two equally sized children's rooms. A bedroom of 15m² (160.7 sq ft) should be sufficient.
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Hausgestalten25 Oct 2023 13:25hanghaus2023 schrieb:
There is an even more effective way to do this.
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Could you show some pictures of the existing kitchen, or will it be new? </blockquote> <br />
The kitchen is very well equipped, with drawers and storage space in every corner. It also appeals to us visually. <br />
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hanghaus202325 Oct 2023 13:26The lowest renovation costs occur when you simply install a folding bed in the very large office.
I hope the kitchen is included in the purchase price.
I hope the kitchen is included in the purchase price.
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Hausgestalten25 Oct 2023 13:34hanghaus2023 schrieb:
The lowest remodeling cost would be to simply install a fold-down bed in the very large office.
We had considered that as well, but having direct access to the garden for hanging laundry would be very convenient. Otherwise, you would have to go through the bedroom or around the sunroom. The vegetable garden, etc., is also behind the house.However, this might be acceptable if the alternative meant spending $200,000 on the extension. In that case, the cost-benefit ratio really doesn’t make sense.
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WilderSueden25 Oct 2023 13:38Raising the roof and adding an additional floor is generally possible. I haven't seen it done firsthand yet, but in the place where we always go on vacation, someone tried it. During the process, the roof structure got damaged.
The problem is that it’s not just a matter of adding a few more layers of masonry. You still need space for a staircase, a new thermal envelope, plastering, and then the interior finishing of the upper rooms. The upper part would probably need to be painted a different color to avoid the transition being clearly visible.
The problem is that it’s not just a matter of adding a few more layers of masonry. You still need space for a staircase, a new thermal envelope, plastering, and then the interior finishing of the upper rooms. The upper part would probably need to be painted a different color to avoid the transition being clearly visible.
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