Hello everyone,
we have decided to build a townhouse using solid construction. We are in the final stages of planning and are still discussing the following points:
1) Alternating facade plaster/brick or continuous brick
We have chosen the Alt Berlin facing brick in NF format with a dark joint. The windows will also be anthracite from the outside. Without an alternating facade, we expect a rather modern look. What is your opinion? What advantages would an alternating facade have?
2) Ventilation duct in the bedroom
In the current design, the ventilation duct runs in the corner of the upstairs bedroom. Directly below is the utility room with the ventilation system. The planner says the duct will be well insulated. Does anyone have experience with ventilation ducts in bedrooms?
Thanks in advance for your opinions!
Regards
Ingo
we have decided to build a townhouse using solid construction. We are in the final stages of planning and are still discussing the following points:
1) Alternating facade plaster/brick or continuous brick
We have chosen the Alt Berlin facing brick in NF format with a dark joint. The windows will also be anthracite from the outside. Without an alternating facade, we expect a rather modern look. What is your opinion? What advantages would an alternating facade have?
2) Ventilation duct in the bedroom
In the current design, the ventilation duct runs in the corner of the upstairs bedroom. Directly below is the utility room with the ventilation system. The planner says the duct will be well insulated. Does anyone have experience with ventilation ducts in bedrooms?
Thanks in advance for your opinions!
Regards
Ingo
Hello,
I have to admit, I’m not a fan of brick-faced houses, which are not common at all in my area. But now that I see the photo, the anthracite-colored brick facing and the white render, it looks clean! Honestly, it has something special and adds an exclusive touch to the overall appearance.
I have to admit, I’m not a fan of brick-faced houses, which are not common at all in my area. But now that I see the photo, the anthracite-colored brick facing and the white render, it looks clean! Honestly, it has something special and adds an exclusive touch to the overall appearance.
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Bauexperte7 Jan 2014 14:58B
Bauexperte7 Jan 2014 15:09Hello,
If you apply a full brick veneer in this color, that could indeed be the case. An alternative would be to highlight the windows in a lighter gray, which is reflected again in the roof tiles.
With a mixed facade, I don’t see this concern. To create an eye-catcher, you could leave the windows white in part of the cladding; this usually corresponds well with the plaster facade and the darker windows there.
Regards, Bauexperte
flamingo schrieb:Let me guess: RAL 7016?
The little devil in my ear says: The combination might look too dark:
Old Berlin facing bricks (throughout), windows anthracite, front door system anthracite, roof edge black/anthracite,
+ garage next to it with Old Berlin facing bricks and anthracite sectional door
If you apply a full brick veneer in this color, that could indeed be the case. An alternative would be to highlight the windows in a lighter gray, which is reflected again in the roof tiles.
With a mixed facade, I don’t see this concern. To create an eye-catcher, you could leave the windows white in part of the cladding; this usually corresponds well with the plaster facade and the darker windows there.
flamingo schrieb:Too much is rarely good! If you like the mixed facade, leave it as is – at most adjust the window color below. Anything else would ruin the overall impression… just my two cents.
The little angel says: Very nice modern look, maybe you could enhance it with a wooden element in the front door! Also probably no issues with the parapet cover and maintenance of the white plaster surfaces.
flamingo schrieb:Regarding the design of a city villa, I’ll refrain from commenting… it’s purely a matter of taste.
I have to admit I fell for a house with a similar combination, but a roof with almost no overhang….
Regards, Bauexperte
I’m not a fan of brick cladding, but the house still has something special (the second one).
Maybe try to imagine it with medium gray windows??? Or perhaps reduce the amount of render a bit?
Anyway, the house looks good!
@Bauexperte, I didn’t even know you were already at this stage… Where is the construction blog hidden?????
Maybe try to imagine it with medium gray windows??? Or perhaps reduce the amount of render a bit?
Anyway, the house looks good!
@Bauexperte, I didn’t even know you were already at this stage… Where is the construction blog hidden?????
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