ᐅ Attic conversion in a 25-degree hip roof – a practical undertaking?
Created on: 24 Oct 2023 13:38
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Hausgestalten
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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hanghaus202326 Oct 2023 13:03How old are the children?
Here is a cabinet bed 180cm (70 inches) by 200cm (79 inches) with a sofa.
Here is a cabinet bed 180cm (70 inches) by 200cm (79 inches) with a sofa.
Hausgestalten schrieb:
Does a utility room with a washing machine and similar equipment need to be heated?It generally doesn’t make much sense to have an unheated room within the thermal envelope, except maybe a pantry. Utility rooms, which often double as HVAC or mechanical rooms, usually have some residual heat from the equipment.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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hanghaus2023 schrieb:
How old are the children?
Here is a wall bed measuring 180cm x 200cm (71 inches x 79 inches) with a sofa.
Nice curtains. They match the style of the wall bed well.
11ant schrieb:
In utility rooms, which often serve as multi-purpose rooms (HAR), there is usually some waste heat coming from the equipment.That is certainly sufficient if the heating system is located in the room, but not with a single washing machine that runs only occasionally. I mean, what kind of equipment would be in there? It is also a question whether the average householder would want to hang laundry to dry at -20°C (-4°F).
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Hausgestalten26 Oct 2023 20:32hanghaus2023 schrieb:
How old are the children?
Here is a wall bed 180 x 200cm (71 x 79 inches) with a sofa.
The kids are still young (4 & 2), and the bedrooms are quite spacious.H
Hausgestalten26 Oct 2023 20:37K a t j a schrieb:
That’s probably enough if the heating is inside the room, but not for a single washing machine that’s only used occasionally. I mean, what kind of system are we talking about? Also, the question is whether the responsible homeowner wants to hang laundry indoors at -20 degrees. If you build a wall inside the very large garage, that section would be outside the thermal envelope. The heating room is right next to it, but separated from the garage by a heavy insulated door. In the new utility room, there should be space for the washing machine and dryer, and perhaps some wall cabinets to store detergent, cleaning supplies, and so on. It should definitely be warm in there, otherwise in winter you’d have to do laundry while wearing a jacket… although in my parents’ house, the machines are located in the basement, which was never particularly warm either.
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