ᐅ Type and Setup of Temperature Control – What Is It Called Exactly?
Created on: 11 Jul 2017 15:04
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CiJay
Hello everyone,
We might take over a two-family house built in 1960 in the next few years, where we have already been living in the attic for some years. In that case, we would continue living in the attic and want to rent out the ground floor.
We are already considering several things regarding what is even possible.
We have what should be a good gas heating system in the basement (at least everyone tells us that). The radiators will definitely be replaced, as they are still cast iron, very dirty inside, and require a lot of cleaning due to the location of the house (dust accumulates quickly here, lots of spiders, etc.).
Now I recalled a documentary that I found very interesting and I would like to learn more about this type of system and temperature control. However, I can’t remember what this kind of system is called.
In the featured single-family house, there was a fairly large unit in the basement that drew fresh air from outside, conditioned it, and distributed it to the individual rooms through air vents. This way, not only heating but also air conditioning was provided.
Since everything was done with fresh air, theoretically you didn’t even have to open a window because fresh air constantly circulated.
What I also remember was that the fresh air did not cause drafts in the rooms. You could essentially place a candle 20cm (8 inches) from the spot where the air entered the room, and the flame would not move at all.
Maybe someone knows exactly what I mean, can share some information about it, and/or can tell me where I could best learn more. Because my knowledge about this system is currently zero :-O
Best regards
We might take over a two-family house built in 1960 in the next few years, where we have already been living in the attic for some years. In that case, we would continue living in the attic and want to rent out the ground floor.
We are already considering several things regarding what is even possible.
We have what should be a good gas heating system in the basement (at least everyone tells us that). The radiators will definitely be replaced, as they are still cast iron, very dirty inside, and require a lot of cleaning due to the location of the house (dust accumulates quickly here, lots of spiders, etc.).
Now I recalled a documentary that I found very interesting and I would like to learn more about this type of system and temperature control. However, I can’t remember what this kind of system is called.
In the featured single-family house, there was a fairly large unit in the basement that drew fresh air from outside, conditioned it, and distributed it to the individual rooms through air vents. This way, not only heating but also air conditioning was provided.
Since everything was done with fresh air, theoretically you didn’t even have to open a window because fresh air constantly circulated.
What I also remember was that the fresh air did not cause drafts in the rooms. You could essentially place a candle 20cm (8 inches) from the spot where the air entered the room, and the flame would not move at all.
Maybe someone knows exactly what I mean, can share some information about it, and/or can tell me where I could best learn more. Because my knowledge about this system is currently zero :-O
Best regards
Oh, I was wondering if it’s even necessary to do this for the whole house.
Basically, I could quite easily disconnect the upper apartment so that only the lower apartment is still heated by the current heating system.
The attic is entirely ours or belongs to the upper floor. So the idea was whether the unit could be installed in the attic. I could also just as easily draw air from outside through the roof. And the air vents could certainly be installed in the ceiling.
As I said, I have no real idea yet because I’m just starting to look into this and have only seen that one documentary.
My husband definitely wants air conditioning in the apartment. That means if I keep the heating, we would have to replace the radiators and install an air conditioning system. He wants to be able to air condition the bedroom and living room, at least. :-/
Men and their special requests :-P I’m pretty modest and just want new doors :-D
Basically, I could quite easily disconnect the upper apartment so that only the lower apartment is still heated by the current heating system.
The attic is entirely ours or belongs to the upper floor. So the idea was whether the unit could be installed in the attic. I could also just as easily draw air from outside through the roof. And the air vents could certainly be installed in the ceiling.
As I said, I have no real idea yet because I’m just starting to look into this and have only seen that one documentary.
My husband definitely wants air conditioning in the apartment. That means if I keep the heating, we would have to replace the radiators and install an air conditioning system. He wants to be able to air condition the bedroom and living room, at least. :-/
Men and their special requests :-P I’m pretty modest and just want new doors :-D
CiJay schrieb:
It’s complicated, but long story short, my husband wants to be carried out feet first here. They say the latter is hastened by anger.
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For this extensive renovation, you definitely need a professional planner to develop the overall concept. The good news is that energy-efficient renovations of existing buildings are well supported. On one hand, through KfW, and on the other hand, through BAFA. If there are two residential units involved, it becomes even more attractive in terms of possible subsidies.
Therefore, it is advantageous to acquire an old house that has not yet been renovated. The purchase price (which is irrelevant for you since it is inherited) is especially low, allowing you to undertake a comprehensive approach and implement an overall concept up to the energy efficiency level of new construction.
Therefore, it is advantageous to acquire an old house that has not yet been renovated. The purchase price (which is irrelevant for you since it is inherited) is especially low, allowing you to undertake a comprehensive approach and implement an overall concept up to the energy efficiency level of new construction.
Yes, we've already been informed about the subsidy. We have a specialist for financing matters two towns away who is known for working in the client's best interest rather than just for profit. We also have a good notary who shares the same approach.
Unfortunately, the purchase price might still be relevant, as my husband will probably inherit only half. We will likely buy out the share.
However, we have already discussed this with someone. In the end, we will probably still pay less than if we bought a comparable fully renovated property.
Unfortunately, the purchase price might still be relevant, as my husband will probably inherit only half. We will likely buy out the share.
However, we have already discussed this with someone. In the end, we will probably still pay less than if we bought a comparable fully renovated property.
Alex85, regarding lowering the ceiling, I just wanted to add something.
We could probably skip lowering it. We can most likely run the pipes through the attic, so we would only need to make holes in the ceiling at the appropriate spots.
You can’t really call it a proper ceiling in our case. I’m not exactly sure what the right term is, but basically, we have just a "thick cardboard" with foil on top, which makes up our ceiling.
We can only attach anything (lights, decorations, etc.) to the beams in our ceiling. Nothing will hold on the "cardboard."
We could probably skip lowering it. We can most likely run the pipes through the attic, so we would only need to make holes in the ceiling at the appropriate spots.
You can’t really call it a proper ceiling in our case. I’m not exactly sure what the right term is, but basically, we have just a "thick cardboard" with foil on top, which makes up our ceiling.
We can only attach anything (lights, decorations, etc.) to the beams in our ceiling. Nothing will hold on the "cardboard."
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