Hello dear members,
Just registered and already have my first question. A brief introduction about us: we are 34 and 30 years old, no children and none planned. We don’t know what the future holds in a few years.
We plan to start building our house, hopefully if the winter weather cooperates, as soon as we finalize the floor plan. Unfortunately, I, Michaela, tend to be a perfectionist (symmetry, etc.). I can’t let it go and want everything to be well thought out and planned, which is starting to annoy me as well.
Since we are building rather small, aiming for about 114 m2 (1227 sq ft) of living space and trying not to compromise on anything at this size, the floor plan design is quite challenging. Among other things, we do not want all rooms to be accessible from the hallway, and we also want to keep a covered terrace. The bungalow will consist of only three rooms. Therefore, we want to keep the option open to convert the attic later if needed. In this context, we are planning space for a future space-saving staircase and the necessary preliminary work; at least that is the goal. The bungalow will have a hip roof, with the roof pitch increased from 30 degrees to 34 degrees, and the hallway correspondingly larger. Ideally, we would like a gable dormer. Since those are too expensive, a skylight window would be a compromise. Of course, a larger bungalow would be the best option but it is too costly. The construction company charges about 700.00 euros per m2. In hindsight, working with an architect might have been more cost-effective, but that is how it is and that is not what this is about.
Maybe you have ideas, suggestions, can give tips, or share what we should pay attention to or consider.
I am of course attaching the floor plan. I hope that something can still be recognized despite the manual changes.
I look forward to reading your replies and wish you a nice weekend.
Best regards,
Michaela
Just registered and already have my first question. A brief introduction about us: we are 34 and 30 years old, no children and none planned. We don’t know what the future holds in a few years.
We plan to start building our house, hopefully if the winter weather cooperates, as soon as we finalize the floor plan. Unfortunately, I, Michaela, tend to be a perfectionist (symmetry, etc.). I can’t let it go and want everything to be well thought out and planned, which is starting to annoy me as well.
Since we are building rather small, aiming for about 114 m2 (1227 sq ft) of living space and trying not to compromise on anything at this size, the floor plan design is quite challenging. Among other things, we do not want all rooms to be accessible from the hallway, and we also want to keep a covered terrace. The bungalow will consist of only three rooms. Therefore, we want to keep the option open to convert the attic later if needed. In this context, we are planning space for a future space-saving staircase and the necessary preliminary work; at least that is the goal. The bungalow will have a hip roof, with the roof pitch increased from 30 degrees to 34 degrees, and the hallway correspondingly larger. Ideally, we would like a gable dormer. Since those are too expensive, a skylight window would be a compromise. Of course, a larger bungalow would be the best option but it is too costly. The construction company charges about 700.00 euros per m2. In hindsight, working with an architect might have been more cost-effective, but that is how it is and that is not what this is about.
Maybe you have ideas, suggestions, can give tips, or share what we should pay attention to or consider.
I am of course attaching the floor plan. I hope that something can still be recognized despite the manual changes.
I look forward to reading your replies and wish you a nice weekend.
Best regards,
Michaela
...there are three methods for satin finishing glass: the glass can be etched uniformly, sandblasted when patterns are desired, or, if laminated safety glass (LSG) is used, the interlayer film can be a satin film.
Partial coating of triple glazing should be avoided, or toughened glass (tempered glass) should be used to prevent glass breakage.
The same applies to roller shutters or venetian blinds—always shade the entire glass surface!
Summer heat protection is essential; we have 70m² (750 sq ft) of glazing, mostly on the south and west sides; without shading, the house would overheat.
Partial coating of triple glazing should be avoided, or toughened glass (tempered glass) should be used to prevent glass breakage.
The same applies to roller shutters or venetian blinds—always shade the entire glass surface!
Summer heat protection is essential; we have 70m² (750 sq ft) of glazing, mostly on the south and west sides; without shading, the house would overheat.
Michaela198610 Sep 2017 07:53Good morning everyone,
I will read everything carefully later.
But one quick question: Is it possible to create a kind of recess to have the installation of a roller shutter or blinds contracted separately?
Did I mention that the additional cost for the roller shutters is 10,700 euros?
Of course, I found the ultimate alternative: roller blinds. The price for the largest window is about 3,500 euros... it would be amazing to have blinds. Besides the high price, installation is nearly impossible because they require a lot of space inside the box, and the wall thicknesses of modern houses unfortunately do not allow it. In older buildings, this is usually not a problem. But well, never mind. I just wanted to share this with you briefly. I was definitely daydreaming about it.
I will read everything carefully later.
But one quick question: Is it possible to create a kind of recess to have the installation of a roller shutter or blinds contracted separately?
Did I mention that the additional cost for the roller shutters is 10,700 euros?
Of course, I found the ultimate alternative: roller blinds. The price for the largest window is about 3,500 euros... it would be amazing to have blinds. Besides the high price, installation is nearly impossible because they require a lot of space inside the box, and the wall thicknesses of modern houses unfortunately do not allow it. In older buildings, this is usually not a problem. But well, never mind. I just wanted to share this with you briefly. I was definitely daydreaming about it.
@Michaela1986
Are zip screens a good alternative? They require less installation height and are much less sensitive to wind.
The thermal insulation is now significantly better depending on the selected fabric.
Regarding your question, the boxes can be pre-installed to avoid interrupting the further construction process, and the coverings can be mounted later.
Are zip screens a good alternative? They require less installation height and are much less sensitive to wind.
The thermal insulation is now significantly better depending on the selected fabric.
Regarding your question, the boxes can be pre-installed to avoid interrupting the further construction process, and the coverings can be mounted later.
Michaela198610 Sep 2017 11:51MundS schrieb:
...There are three main methods for frosting glass: the glass can be fully acid-etched, sandblasted if patterns are desired, or if laminated safety glass (VSG) is used, a frosted film can be applied between the layers.
Partial covering of triple-glazed units should be avoided, or tempered safety glass (ESG) should be used to prevent glass breakage.
The same applies to roller shutters or venetian blinds; always ensure the entire pane is fully shaded!
Summer heat protection is essential since we have 70m2 (750 square feet) of glazing, mostly on the south and west sides; without shading, the house would overheat.If I understand correctly, venetian blinds are not recommended. When they are positioned horizontally during the day, the windows are only partially shaded—not fully. In that case, shutters are better because they can be fully closed.
Michaela198610 Sep 2017 11:52MundS schrieb:
@Michaela1986
Are zip screens an alternative? They require less installation height and are much less sensitive to wind.
The thermal insulation is now significantly higher depending on the chosen fabric.
Regarding your question, the casings can be pre-installed to avoid disrupting the further construction process, and the coverings can be mounted later.We will take a closer look at them.
Michaela1986 schrieb:
If the blinds are positioned horizontally during the day, the windows are not fully shaded, but only partially shaded. I consider that unavoidable and not problematic. I think the point was more about not shading the upper part while the lower part gets overheated.
Michaela1986 schrieb:
But one more quick question; Is there a way to create a kind of recess to assign the installation of an external blind or shutter separately? Do you mean a structural recess or separating that item individually from the architect’s tender?
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