ᐅ Floor plan design shortly before submitting the building permit application
Created on: 2 Oct 2017 23:25
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R.Hotzenplotz
Hello everyone!
As some users have requested before, I’m now starting a new thread with the current planning of our detached house, which is about to be finalized.
These are the preliminary drawings for the building permit / planning permission application, and I have one last chance to review them and point out any issues.
It still seems to me that there is less than 1.20m (4 feet) of space between the two wardrobes in the dressing room. Or am I seeing this wrong? Apparently, the rooms on the left and right were overlooked and not adjusted accordingly.
Two Velux ceiling spotlights are still planned to illuminate the upper floor hallway.
In the basement, on the right side in the upper room, a window similar to the one on the left basement side is an option.
We still haven’t decided on the T30 fire-rated door to the garage, even though it is shown in the plans. Most likely, for safety reasons and the limited use of the kitchen at the other end of the house, we will eventually forgo it.
User 11ant pointed out that the right window in child’s room 2 is suboptimally positioned. However, this could still be changed after submitting the building permit / planning permission application. Our architect thinks moving the window to the left would negatively affect the house’s exterior appearance. We’ll have to see about that.
As some users have requested before, I’m now starting a new thread with the current planning of our detached house, which is about to be finalized.
These are the preliminary drawings for the building permit / planning permission application, and I have one last chance to review them and point out any issues.
It still seems to me that there is less than 1.20m (4 feet) of space between the two wardrobes in the dressing room. Or am I seeing this wrong? Apparently, the rooms on the left and right were overlooked and not adjusted accordingly.
Two Velux ceiling spotlights are still planned to illuminate the upper floor hallway.
In the basement, on the right side in the upper room, a window similar to the one on the left basement side is an option.
We still haven’t decided on the T30 fire-rated door to the garage, even though it is shown in the plans. Most likely, for safety reasons and the limited use of the kitchen at the other end of the house, we will eventually forgo it.
User 11ant pointed out that the right window in child’s room 2 is suboptimally positioned. However, this could still be changed after submitting the building permit / planning permission application. Our architect thinks moving the window to the left would negatively affect the house’s exterior appearance. We’ll have to see about that.
Alex85 schrieb:
Dear 11ant, please drop the doomsday attitude. [...] Of course, none of this is perfect, but nobody sells a house over an aesthetic flaw.Which post did you miss? I don't see any reason for a doomsday mood here. My suggestion was to postpone the move until you feel emotionally ready to settle into your home, and then address the planning mistakes or priority errors afterwards. After this rehearsal phase, you can focus on the "real" dream house. This is not about an aesthetic flaw, but rather about the decision between a "primal scream or stomach ulcer."
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
11ant schrieb:
Which post did you overlook? – I don’t see any reason for doom and gloom. 11ant schrieb:
and after the dress rehearsal, move on to the “actual” dream house. This is not about a visual mistake, but currently about the choice between “primal scream or stomach ulcer.”Is this enough, or do I need to quote a dozen of your posts now?
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R.Hotzenplotz9 Jul 2018 19:23This situation is becoming increasingly absurd. Now the general contractor (GC) is pressuring me—basically asking every day—to approve changes to the exterior masonry so they can start milling into the wall.
The expert says he will not approve this; in fact, he cannot, because it would affect the structural integrity of the masonry, and only the brick manufacturer can approve it since this is a special construction method. So the back-and-forth continues.
Then they want me to approve the interior and exterior plastering. I basically wrote, "Good man, two inspectors have now pointed out that the base waterproofing is not okay. You have made no changes to it. Nothing has been resolved. Why on earth should I now approve the exterior plaster?"
Above all, I wonder what authority I have, as the homeowner, to approve plastering work under a GC contract. Contractually, I am not in charge of the site operations and have already stated several times that I will not intervene in the construction process.
The expert says he will not approve this; in fact, he cannot, because it would affect the structural integrity of the masonry, and only the brick manufacturer can approve it since this is a special construction method. So the back-and-forth continues.
Then they want me to approve the interior and exterior plastering. I basically wrote, "Good man, two inspectors have now pointed out that the base waterproofing is not okay. You have made no changes to it. Nothing has been resolved. Why on earth should I now approve the exterior plaster?"
Above all, I wonder what authority I have, as the homeowner, to approve plastering work under a GC contract. Contractually, I am not in charge of the site operations and have already stated several times that I will not intervene in the construction process.
Wow, that must be really stressful for you! Working with inspectors is always tricky—they can give you confidence, but often they also point out issues that don’t actually cause any problems and are standard practice for contractors. Theory and practice...
It’s also interesting that milling cuts are said to affect structural integrity. On construction sites, it’s common to have parts removed or cut out here and there. And I don’t understand why the brick manufacturer would be the right contact for this. To me, if anyone, it would be the structural engineer!
It’s also interesting that milling cuts are said to affect structural integrity. On construction sites, it’s common to have parts removed or cut out here and there. And I don’t understand why the brick manufacturer would be the right contact for this. To me, if anyone, it would be the structural engineer!
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R.Hotzenplotz10 Jul 2018 00:46Bookstar schrieb:
Wow, that must be really stressful for you! With expert assessors, it’s always tricky—they can give you a good feeling, but often they also criticize things that don’t actually cause problems and are commonly done by construction companies. Theory versus practice…I’ve now had two experts come out, and both criticized the base waterproofing. Both say there’s a reason why there is a relevant DIN standard, and that the execution does not comply with the generally accepted rules of technology. The general contractor says he builds 90% of houses like this but acknowledges that it’s against regulations. Well, then it seems foolish to contractually agree on work according to the standards and generally accepted rules of technology, with deviations only allowed in consultation with the client.
Bookstar schrieb:
And I don’t understand why the brick manufacturer would be the appropriate contact now.The expert writes:
"The masonry corrections must be confirmed by the manufacturer, as this concerns a special construction method. I cannot approve it because the structure of the bricks is altered, even if only over a small area. This will also be noted in my report."
Tomorrow I will post the full report here.
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