ᐅ Hillside House in the Southwest Palatinate – Our Home Construction 2.0
Created on: 9 Sep 2022 18:13
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kati1337
Good evening everyone
I’m starting a small collection thread here for photos and progress updates on our second building project.
We’ve already moved to the Palatinate region to be closer to the construction site. Now we’re watching eagerly and happily as our (hopefully final) dream home takes shape near family.
One big challenge still ahead of us is the facade design. I really love the Nordic style with brickwork and mullioned windows. That won’t be possible here for two reasons: firstly, no one here can do bricklaying, and secondly, it would stand out too much. We will be going with a rendered facade. How to design the colors of the facade and windows to still create some country house / cottage charm is currently still a work in progress mentally.
Otherwise, I’m sharing our plans here and how it will eventually be built.
The support pillar marked near the kitchen island could be removed for a small extra cost, so that will be gone.
The room for “garden equipment” under the garage will get a partition wall for structural reasons.
It won’t be fully finished living space like in the house, but underfloor heating will be installed, along with a lockable door and a window. It’s meant to store garden tools but also some of the building services equipment, since the utility room (HAR) is quite small, and maybe be used as a party room.
We had three construction companies in the final selection. In the end, we chose the “doer” – a builder recommended to us here by friends and family. No website, no smartphone, but he is on site every day himself working in overalls. He has a very good reputation in this area and now rarely builds single-family homes. We were a bit lucky through personal connections and a very friendly initial phone call to get our foot in the door. So far we are very satisfied with this choice.
I’m starting a small collection thread here for photos and progress updates on our second building project.
We’ve already moved to the Palatinate region to be closer to the construction site. Now we’re watching eagerly and happily as our (hopefully final) dream home takes shape near family.
One big challenge still ahead of us is the facade design. I really love the Nordic style with brickwork and mullioned windows. That won’t be possible here for two reasons: firstly, no one here can do bricklaying, and secondly, it would stand out too much. We will be going with a rendered facade. How to design the colors of the facade and windows to still create some country house / cottage charm is currently still a work in progress mentally.
Otherwise, I’m sharing our plans here and how it will eventually be built.
The support pillar marked near the kitchen island could be removed for a small extra cost, so that will be gone.
The room for “garden equipment” under the garage will get a partition wall for structural reasons.
It won’t be fully finished living space like in the house, but underfloor heating will be installed, along with a lockable door and a window. It’s meant to store garden tools but also some of the building services equipment, since the utility room (HAR) is quite small, and maybe be used as a party room.
We had three construction companies in the final selection. In the end, we chose the “doer” – a builder recommended to us here by friends and family. No website, no smartphone, but he is on site every day himself working in overalls. He has a very good reputation in this area and now rarely builds single-family homes. We were a bit lucky through personal connections and a very friendly initial phone call to get our foot in the door. So far we are very satisfied with this choice.
Tamstar schrieb:
.... I love my vacuum mop and absolutely hate mopping by hand, but it doesn’t work on the floorboards... On the other hand, you’re not supposed to mop them often anyway, so maybe it’s not such a big deal... Sure, it works really well (on both smooth and rough parquet). I have the vacuum mop "Dreame Bot Z10 Pro". I didn’t use the mopping function at first. Meanwhile, I fill the water tank once a week and the robot mops with a very light dampness. (I was also worried about moisture and the parquet at first). After my nephew also got a great robot with mopping function for his light oak floorboards (I think it’s a Roborock S7 MaxV Plus or Ultra) — which can move the mop back and forth for greater efficiency than mine — I didn’t have any concerns anymore. His unit also has a station (mine does too) that not only empties the vacuum robot but also refills the water and cleans the mop 😀. His cost around 1,000€ (about $1,000). Mine only cost 416€ (about $416). My previous vacuum robot, which I bought about 4–5 years ago for my rental apartment (cost around 500€ / $500), couldn’t do anything technically compared to the current one, and didn’t mop either. I tested it twice and then gave it frustratedly to my daughter 😉
Pinkiponk schrieb:
Off topic: Can you say here or by private message which wet vacuum mop you use (is an “s” missing here)? First of all: I love the wet vacuum mop because it actually works as intended. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best one available.
I have the Tineco S5 and have been very satisfied so far.
In volunteer work, I sometimes still use the Kärcher FC7. It “glides” better over the floor but, in my opinion, has less suction power and has probably been in for repairs several times.
i_b_n_a_n schrieb:
Sure, it works really well Hmm, I’ve read that they mop too wet, and I’m not sure if I want to take that risk...
Edit: The Tineco barely fits under cabinets or tables because you can’t tilt it—that’s something to consider! The Kärcher is more flexible in that regard.
I used to have a bit of a Crosswave. It got the job done but was bulky and hard to push. Repetitive tasks you don’t really enjoy "having to" do should be automated. Otherwise, what’s the point of technological progress? Mine runs every weekday morning at exactly 9:30 a.m. and cleans. No more lint, dust bunnies, or crumbs. It cleans so thoroughly that I can’t even see any dirt anymore. That’s enough for me 🙂 The only thing I do is add water once a week and clip the tank back in underneath. So far, I have never had to intervene manually. The status messages are completely accurate, it respects the no-go zone in the bathroom (mat and flush shower floor), and so on. It doesn’t bump into anything (Lidar). ... definitely one of my best purchases for the apartment ...
Tomato sauce on parquet flooring is really not a problem at all. After 3 years, mine still looks like new, and I have never had to do any repairs. You should get some advice—I feel like you might have the wrong idea about the maintenance requirements and durability of parquet flooring.
I regularly use the robotic vacuum (without mopping) and never do any additional cleaning. It stays clean and looks great, and the underfloor heating doesn’t affect it at all, especially when the flooring is glued down.
I regularly use the robotic vacuum (without mopping) and never do any additional cleaning. It stays clean and looks great, and the underfloor heating doesn’t affect it at all, especially when the flooring is glued down.
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Sunshine38720 Sep 2022 20:04Regarding your concerns: Underfloor heating combined with hardwood flooring is absolutely no problem. It provides a pleasant warmth, and the energy consumption stays within a normal range. Treat yourself to hardwood flooring, because walking on wood in socks during winter with underfloor heating is simply wonderful.
When I mention lively hardwood, I mean the following: The surfaces of the individual planks vary significantly, ranging from very light to darker shades. There are quite a few knots and sapwood sections, and in my opinion, it is not quite as attractive as calm, harmonious hardwood flooring. The latter has fewer knots and barely noticeable variations in wood tones between planks. However, this is ultimately a matter of personal taste. I just wanted to point this out so you can make the right choice according to your needs.
When I mention lively hardwood, I mean the following: The surfaces of the individual planks vary significantly, ranging from very light to darker shades. There are quite a few knots and sapwood sections, and in my opinion, it is not quite as attractive as calm, harmonious hardwood flooring. The latter has fewer knots and barely noticeable variations in wood tones between planks. However, this is ultimately a matter of personal taste. I just wanted to point this out so you can make the right choice according to your needs.
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