ᐅ Attaching a wooden workshop to the house

Created on: 20 Feb 2020 16:12
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Gorilla22
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Gorilla22
20 Feb 2020 16:12
Hello,
We will soon have a timber frame house with insulation built.
I would like to build a workshop myself, also using timber frame construction, with a ventilated wooden cladding system. Since space is limited, it would be advantageous if the workshop could be partially attached to the house.
The workshop will not be built on a concrete slab but on a wooden floor raised about 20 cm (8 inches) above the ground, supported by pier foundations.
Now to my question: How should I connect or attach the workshop to the house so that the wood does not rot and the connection remains dry?
I would be very grateful for some advice.

Best regards,
Olaf
H
hampshire
20 Feb 2020 16:21
Let the exterior wall of the house become the interior wall of the workshop. A clean roof connection and it’s done. I am not sure about the requirements for a building permit / planning permission.
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Gorilla22
20 Feb 2020 17:11
The connection to the house does not run along the entire length of the workshops. And how exactly would the connection at the roof look?
H
hampshire
20 Feb 2020 17:51
Gorilla22 schrieb:

And how exactly would the connection on the roof look like?
It’s easier if you use a system like Waka, for example. Take a look there.
G
Gorilla22
20 Feb 2020 18:39
I was aware of the profile above the roof to direct water away. But thanks for the tip.
The workshop will be heated, and I’m not sure how to connect the timber frame structure to the house wall. Especially since I plan to use the house wall as a wall for my workshop, it’s important that no gaps form where heat could be lost. Regards, Olaf
Vicky Pedia20 Feb 2020 23:07
Now this is just theory! To assess this, you would need to know the construction details of the exterior wall of the house (cross-section), heat pump planning. Otherwise, it is difficult to provide a reliable answer from a distance.