Hello experts,
we have finally found a plot of land, and the planning is in its final stages.
What do you think of our floor plan? Any suggestions for improvement?
1. The plot is on a slope, which is why there is a partial basement. We actually never wanted a basement, but it makes sense here because the homeowner really wants a double garage.
2. The plot faces north at the back. The plot is 17m (56 feet) wide (building area 11m (36 feet)) and 42m (138 feet) long (building area at the front 20m (66 feet)). The road is completely on the south side, so a full south-facing orientation is not possible. The building area does not allow it. However, we don't see this as a problem and hope that the many windows will provide enough natural light inside the house.
What do you think?
we have finally found a plot of land, and the planning is in its final stages.
What do you think of our floor plan? Any suggestions for improvement?
1. The plot is on a slope, which is why there is a partial basement. We actually never wanted a basement, but it makes sense here because the homeowner really wants a double garage.
2. The plot faces north at the back. The plot is 17m (56 feet) wide (building area 11m (36 feet)) and 42m (138 feet) long (building area at the front 20m (66 feet)). The road is completely on the south side, so a full south-facing orientation is not possible. The building area does not allow it. However, we don't see this as a problem and hope that the many windows will provide enough natural light inside the house.
What do you think?
Kisska86 schrieb:
Garage and terrace on top to the west was also my favorite... After a long back and forth with my husband and the architect and a lot of reading, it was rejected. We definitely do not want a flat roof on the house. May I ask what the reasons were?
We also have a sloped plot, and our architect suggested an entrance in the basement level and then the garage with a flat roof connected to the house as a southwest-facing terrace. I quite like that idea.
Sorry, I just searched again and now found the reason. You mentioned quite early on that they couldn’t be made watertight.
My husband has similar concerns, but our architect said that nowadays this is no longer a problem...
What is the reality? How watertight is such a roof terrace after 30 years, having been exposed to snow, sun, heat, and cold?
My husband has similar concerns, but our architect said that nowadays this is no longer a problem...
What is the reality? How watertight is such a roof terrace after 30 years, having been exposed to snow, sun, heat, and cold?
Well, I don’t have much expertise. According to my husband and several builders, flat roofs can be made watertight nowadays. It’s possible! BUT: a flat roof is naturally much more prone to water issues because the water doesn’t drain properly. So sooner or later, water is likely to get in. We know some garage roofs with flat roofs as well as bungalows, and these often require more repairs compared to pitched roofs. If it were up to me alone, I would have chosen the flat roof including the terrace, but my husband is very particular about this. He wants HIS house to be perfect and free of any hazards or risks...
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Bauexperte18 Apr 2014 00:19Good evening,
When were the bungalows built?
Does the amount of money spent reflect the value received?
In recent years, many craftsmen have become much more meticulous in their workmanship due to changes in standards (DIN), legal rulings, and especially public pressure; insurers also pay out very reluctantly. It should be noted that reputable builders have always delivered quality work; there are countless examples still intact after many years. However, quality has always come at a price.
Furthermore, water can indeed drain from flat roofs—it has to; this is precisely why standards like the DIN exist. A slope must be created, and water is then drained off via external downpipes.
By the way, “pitched” roofs can also have a short lifespan if poorly executed. Potential builders can protect themselves from shoddy workmanship through solid cost estimation, credit checks, and thorough research on the preferred building partner. Relying solely on the price shown at the bottom right is a very bad idea; especially since cheap always ends up being very expensive.
Best regards,
Bauexperte
Kisska86 schrieb:I’m sorry, but that is nothing but nonsense.
BUT: a flat roof is simply much more vulnerable to water because the water cannot drain properly. And sooner or later, water will get in.
Kisska86 schrieb:What was the cost of the garages?
We know some flat-roofed garage roofs and also bungalows where repairs are needed more often than on pitched roofs.
When were the bungalows built?
Does the amount of money spent reflect the value received?
In recent years, many craftsmen have become much more meticulous in their workmanship due to changes in standards (DIN), legal rulings, and especially public pressure; insurers also pay out very reluctantly. It should be noted that reputable builders have always delivered quality work; there are countless examples still intact after many years. However, quality has always come at a price.
Furthermore, water can indeed drain from flat roofs—it has to; this is precisely why standards like the DIN exist. A slope must be created, and water is then drained off via external downpipes.
By the way, “pitched” roofs can also have a short lifespan if poorly executed. Potential builders can protect themselves from shoddy workmanship through solid cost estimation, credit checks, and thorough research on the preferred building partner. Relying solely on the price shown at the bottom right is a very bad idea; especially since cheap always ends up being very expensive.
Best regards,
Bauexperte
Okay. This is probably a discussion that leads nowhere... As I said, I have no knowledge of building myself, and my husband only as an amateur. These are the experiences we had, and that’s how you learn. As I mentioned, if it were up to me, I would still go for a flat roof with a terrace, but my husband disagreed, and that’s okay. After all, it is our house.
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