ᐅ The front-facing windows are suboptimal and need to be improved.
Created on: 2 Nov 2022 09:04
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Hello,
we have already started construction and the shell is complete. Unfortunately, looking back now, I find the front elevation bothers me. Even during the planning phase, I wasn’t completely convinced, but I was repeatedly told that the house should be designed from the inside out. We have now decided to accept changes costing up to 4,000 EUR to avoid living with this discomfort for a lifetime. Unfortunately, the changes can only be made after the building acceptance. Many things can be done by my husband, who already has a lot of DIY experience. Every time I look at it, I feel like giving up, and I hope you can save the façade with some great ideas.
I’m uploading a few pictures.
Thank you very much in advance
we have already started construction and the shell is complete. Unfortunately, looking back now, I find the front elevation bothers me. Even during the planning phase, I wasn’t completely convinced, but I was repeatedly told that the house should be designed from the inside out. We have now decided to accept changes costing up to 4,000 EUR to avoid living with this discomfort for a lifetime. Unfortunately, the changes can only be made after the building acceptance. Many things can be done by my husband, who already has a lot of DIY experience. Every time I look at it, I feel like giving up, and I hope you can save the façade with some great ideas.
I’m uploading a few pictures.
Thank you very much in advance
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Costruttrice2 Nov 2022 13:44verwirrt schrieb:
I really regret that we are building a house. Maybe we can sell it later—I’ve completely lost my excitement after realizing how many things we didn’t consider.You can’t consider everything! Don’t let that take away your excitement. Once you’re living in the house, you’ll make it cozy and enjoy your family home. Looking back at my first house, I also got frustrated about some decisions and wondered why we didn’t choose differently. But after moving in and finishing everything, many things turned out to be less important than they seemed, and some even proved to be exactly right. So keep your head up!
Winniefred2 Nov 2022 14:27verwirrt schrieb:
Exactly as @Tolentino said, that’s probably how it is. I really regret building a house. Maybe it can be sold—I have completely lost my excitement after realizing how many things we didn’t consider. Don’t be discouraged. After the birth of my second child, I also had many negative thoughts and felt overwhelmed, like everything was going wrong. Look ahead and look forward to the benefits the children will enjoy in your own home! And the facade is just the outside—like I said, put a tree in front or something, and soon you won’t even notice it anymore.
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WilderSueden2 Nov 2022 14:41Tolentino schrieb:
IRC are at least subject to documentation requirements when changing window openings.We didn’t submit anything for that, the architect said it’s not necessary, and the building regulations of Baden-Württemberg also don’t mention it. You are from Berlin, right? §61, 11c even explicitly lists windows and window openings as exempt from permit requirements.Thank you for the encouragement. I hope it gets better later. Of course, there is an extreme amount going on at the moment, and I think those who have finished everything related to the house before having children have it much easier. I would most like to cancel the contract with the builder and do everything step by step. But then you have to pay high penalties, and who knows how much longer it will take.
Winniefred2 Nov 2022 14:50How long ago was the birth?
A lot happens at once, and I know it can easily become overwhelming. On one hand, there are the hormones, and on the other, the adjustment to having an additional family member. Building or renovating a house is always stressful. Try to free yourself from some of that stress and instead enjoy the time with your baby, because this time passes quickly and won’t come back.
We bought and renovated our house ourselves when our children were 1 and 3 years old, and by the time we moved in they were 2 and 4. That was quite stressful, so I understand how you feel. But it’s worth it—I wouldn’t want to give up my house!
A lot happens at once, and I know it can easily become overwhelming. On one hand, there are the hormones, and on the other, the adjustment to having an additional family member. Building or renovating a house is always stressful. Try to free yourself from some of that stress and instead enjoy the time with your baby, because this time passes quickly and won’t come back.
We bought and renovated our house ourselves when our children were 1 and 3 years old, and by the time we moved in they were 2 and 4. That was quite stressful, so I understand how you feel. But it’s worth it—I wouldn’t want to give up my house!