Hello everyone,
I am currently planning to add a roof extension to a multi-family building to create a nice home for myself.
Due to building regulations, part of the planned sloped roof must be constructed as a post-and-beam (mullion-transom) glass structure.
The reason is that the roof thickness in that area is only allowed to be 20cm (8 inches), which still provides enough clear ceiling height given the maximum permitted building height.
This glass roof will then transition into a glass facade, similar to a conservatory. It will be quite large, likely spanning the entire room width and about 2 meters (6.5 feet) deep.
The structure will span the entire side of the building, with all three bedrooms located underneath. Now I am wondering whether a sound-insulating, heavy triple-glazed laminated tempered glass configuration would be sufficient to adequately reduce rain noise, allowing for comfortable sleeping.
I understand that both the loudness and the sound of rain can be perceived very differently by individuals.
Perhaps there are opinions, experiences, or even actual observations on this topic.
Thank you all!
I am currently planning to add a roof extension to a multi-family building to create a nice home for myself.
Due to building regulations, part of the planned sloped roof must be constructed as a post-and-beam (mullion-transom) glass structure.
The reason is that the roof thickness in that area is only allowed to be 20cm (8 inches), which still provides enough clear ceiling height given the maximum permitted building height.
This glass roof will then transition into a glass facade, similar to a conservatory. It will be quite large, likely spanning the entire room width and about 2 meters (6.5 feet) deep.
The structure will span the entire side of the building, with all three bedrooms located underneath. Now I am wondering whether a sound-insulating, heavy triple-glazed laminated tempered glass configuration would be sufficient to adequately reduce rain noise, allowing for comfortable sleeping.
I understand that both the loudness and the sound of rain can be perceived very differently by individuals.
Perhaps there are opinions, experiences, or even actual observations on this topic.
Thank you all!
WilderSueden schrieb:
Is this only about the 2m (6.5 ft) strip? I would put the beds underneath there and a wardrobe. Then the room is no longer suitable as a living space because the overall height is too low.
ecsmo_x schrieb:
to create a nice home for myself there. So it’s not about others, but about you or your family?!
You don’t know how to react?
As a child, I was able to sleep very well under a large roof window at my parents’ house. When it rained, it always reminded me of the times I camped with my parents, which was comforting. And yes, many campers, whether in motorhomes or caravans, have roof windows—I have never heard anyone complain that they couldn’t sleep because of them.
I’ll take a guess: those who are worried about disturbing rain sounds probably also think they will _always_ get wet when walking from their car to the front door, which is why they _absolutely_ need a door from the garage into the house.
It’s a matter of upbringing—to be able to adapt and not complain about every little thing. 😎
To reduce heat, there are retrofit heat protection films available for roof windows. There is certainly also special glass that doesn’t allow 100% of the heat through. Such solutions exist in commercial buildings as well. Dark tinting on the roof is also permitted, which is normal in northern regions to control daylight.
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hanghaus202316 Nov 2023 22:44ypg schrieb:
then the room is excluded as a living space because the overall height is too low.In every house with a pitched roof, there are quite a few square meters with ceiling heights under 2 m (6 ft 7 in). These areas are still considered living spaces.
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hanghaus202316 Nov 2023 22:48Simon-189 schrieb:
Polycarbonate is mainly used in industrial construction. They are practical because they are inexpensive and lightweight. But not much more than that.
Additionally, they tend to yellow quite quickly. Although high impact resistance is often advertised, they are still quite vulnerable to hail damage. For roof surfaces, colored panels can be used.
hanghaus2023 schrieb:
In every house with a pitched roof, there are plenty of square meters with ceilings under 2 m (6 ft 7 in). These are also living areas.But not continuously. Here, the shed roof is very shallow... the height requirements are regulated by the national building code. I also suspect it’s a rental property, because otherwise the value of the square meter living space wouldn’t be the main focus.H
hanghaus202316 Nov 2023 22:52ypg schrieb:
I also guess it’s for rental purposes, because otherwise the value per square meter (square foot) of living space wouldn’t be the focus. But the original poster says they want to have it for themselves.
ecsmo_x schrieb:
I am currently planning a roof extension of a multi-family house to create a nice home for myself there. hanghaus2023 schrieb:
But the original poster says they want to have it for themselves.I know, I quoted that myself in #19! However, if you spend some time in this forum, you learn that writing and actual plans are not always the same.
In this case, though, it’s not that important, since the original poster’s argument is understandable.