ᐅ Ideas Collection: Kampa Bungalow, Built in the 1970s, Approximately 100 sqm Floor Area
Created on: 7 Dec 2014 13:35
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HansvomDach7 Dec 2014 13:35Hello dear community,
we are considering adding an extra floor to a Kampa bungalow built with a timber frame structure. The alternative would be something completely different or a demolition, or building around the existing structure.
Currently, we live in the mentioned bungalow. Over the past years, the previous owner and we have done a lot of work. For example: new bathroom, new guest WC, all floors replaced, all ceilings renewed, interior walls insulated with a type of advanced polystyrene, new kitchen, basement finished, new windows, new front door, roof newly insulated, exterior landscaping completely redone front and back, building services optimized, new switches, sockets and electric roller shutters installed, network cables laid throughout the house, and more…
This should roughly cover the most important work.
Unfortunately, the house is now too small for us due to a growing family, and we also like it only about 75%. We want it to be really “cool”! We are thinking about adding the extra floor and renewing a lot of things properly. Our idea is also to bring the house’s energy standards up to date in the process (heat pump, possibly solar?! – currently oil heating). We would like to install underfloor heating everywhere. The first floor should be very open with large window areas. Also, the bathroom should be on the first floor (structural considerations). On the ground floor, we want to rearrange the interior walls and include a fireplace. If possible, the fireplace could also be connected to the water heating system. And so on….
The two floors should ideally be connected by a new staircase, which is to be realized as an extension. There is enough space on the plot (approx. 1,000 m² (0.25 acres)). The existing basement is to remain in use. (Is this even possible, and what do we need to pay attention to?)
Now my question(s):
Is there a way to surround the house with a solid construction and then gradually remove the old structure so that we can live in it at the same time, or is that too much effort and too costly?
- Is it possible instead to build up an additional floor without structural problems? – Would it then also be possible to significantly improve the thermal insulation (heat pump, door blower test)?
- Do you have other ideas that I might currently be missing?
If anyone has faced similar challenges and has ideas, I would be very grateful.
Have a pleasant Sunday and many thanks!
HansvomDach
we are considering adding an extra floor to a Kampa bungalow built with a timber frame structure. The alternative would be something completely different or a demolition, or building around the existing structure.
Currently, we live in the mentioned bungalow. Over the past years, the previous owner and we have done a lot of work. For example: new bathroom, new guest WC, all floors replaced, all ceilings renewed, interior walls insulated with a type of advanced polystyrene, new kitchen, basement finished, new windows, new front door, roof newly insulated, exterior landscaping completely redone front and back, building services optimized, new switches, sockets and electric roller shutters installed, network cables laid throughout the house, and more…
This should roughly cover the most important work.
Unfortunately, the house is now too small for us due to a growing family, and we also like it only about 75%. We want it to be really “cool”! We are thinking about adding the extra floor and renewing a lot of things properly. Our idea is also to bring the house’s energy standards up to date in the process (heat pump, possibly solar?! – currently oil heating). We would like to install underfloor heating everywhere. The first floor should be very open with large window areas. Also, the bathroom should be on the first floor (structural considerations). On the ground floor, we want to rearrange the interior walls and include a fireplace. If possible, the fireplace could also be connected to the water heating system. And so on….
The two floors should ideally be connected by a new staircase, which is to be realized as an extension. There is enough space on the plot (approx. 1,000 m² (0.25 acres)). The existing basement is to remain in use. (Is this even possible, and what do we need to pay attention to?)
Now my question(s):
Is there a way to surround the house with a solid construction and then gradually remove the old structure so that we can live in it at the same time, or is that too much effort and too costly?
- Is it possible instead to build up an additional floor without structural problems? – Would it then also be possible to significantly improve the thermal insulation (heat pump, door blower test)?
- Do you have other ideas that I might currently be missing?
If anyone has faced similar challenges and has ideas, I would be very grateful.
Have a pleasant Sunday and many thanks!
HansvomDach
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HansvomDach7 Dec 2014 13:56They were about 0.7cm (0.3 inches) thick styrofoam panels that we glued to the inside of the walls before wallpapering. Why? Well, we thought it would help with insulation?! Hopefully, it does.
Regarding demolition, the question remains whether it is even necessary?!
Regarding demolition, the question remains whether it is even necessary?!
My comment is simply because there are quite a few critical opinions about polystyrene insulation, especially interior polystyrene insulation.
The construction year would be interesting. If you don’t like the floor plan, don’t feel comfortable, need to expand, and the building structure is questionable, demolishing might not be the worst option. Consult an expert and get a cost estimate for the different options (this will probably cost a bit, but in the end you will have a basis for making a decision) – I believe the whole situation could already be quite complex.
The construction year would be interesting. If you don’t like the floor plan, don’t feel comfortable, need to expand, and the building structure is questionable, demolishing might not be the worst option. Consult an expert and get a cost estimate for the different options (this will probably cost a bit, but in the end you will have a basis for making a decision) – I believe the whole situation could already be quite complex.
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Doc.Schnaggls8 Dec 2014 08:10Hello,
You should definitely first consult a structural engineer who can determine whether you can add additional floors to the existing basement and ground floor without having to make major modifications.
All other questions can only be answered afterward.
Regards,
Dirk
You should definitely first consult a structural engineer who can determine whether you can add additional floors to the existing basement and ground floor without having to make major modifications.
All other questions can only be answered afterward.
Regards,
Dirk
I would also first consult an architect and a structural engineer. This is important to understand what more you can get out of your bungalow and what the costs of a renovation versus a new build would be. If a new build turns out to be cheaper than a renovation, then the question is already answered.
It is also possible to build a new house on top of an old basement. Everything is possible. But giving a diagnosis from a distance is difficult.
It is also possible to build a new house on top of an old basement. Everything is possible. But giving a diagnosis from a distance is difficult.
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