ᐅ Plot of land in sight – which home builder is the right choice?
Created on: 17 Sep 2016 14:11
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miet-er
Hello everyone,
We have a building plot under purchase option and are now looking for a suitable provider for a prefabricated or solid house of around 160m2 (1,722 sq ft).
While choosing a car manufacturer wouldn’t be difficult for us in terms of finding an affordable brand, the market of prefabricated house providers seems confusing, and we can’t identify the distinguishing features (which provider is the Porsche, which is the Skoda, and which is the Lada among prefabricated/solid house builders?). Is anyone able to clarify this? So far, we have received price estimates above 300,000 euros (without additional building costs) from providers like Haacke or Fingerhaus (turnkey). Are these premium providers, or should we generally expect to pay such (high) sums for turnkey houses? Are there reputable providers who offer more affordable options? To continue the car comparison, we don’t need an 8-cylinder engine, but we also don’t want a “beater” that will start falling apart soon.
Thank you very much for your input,
miet-er
We have a building plot under purchase option and are now looking for a suitable provider for a prefabricated or solid house of around 160m2 (1,722 sq ft).
While choosing a car manufacturer wouldn’t be difficult for us in terms of finding an affordable brand, the market of prefabricated house providers seems confusing, and we can’t identify the distinguishing features (which provider is the Porsche, which is the Skoda, and which is the Lada among prefabricated/solid house builders?). Is anyone able to clarify this? So far, we have received price estimates above 300,000 euros (without additional building costs) from providers like Haacke or Fingerhaus (turnkey). Are these premium providers, or should we generally expect to pay such (high) sums for turnkey houses? Are there reputable providers who offer more affordable options? To continue the car comparison, we don’t need an 8-cylinder engine, but we also don’t want a “beater” that will start falling apart soon.
Thank you very much for your input,
miet-er
Hello everyone, a question about ventilation systems/heat pumps: last night we had an emergency, our little one had a croup attack. We were with the parents, so in a conventional solid construction house with radiators. In such a situation, it is recommended to provide fresh air in the bedroom, so we opened the windows wide and aired out the room with cold air.
Now my question: assuming I did this in a house with a controlled mechanical ventilation system, would the whole house become cold because cold air is being supplied to the heat pump from the bedroom instead of warm air? Or is the system smart enough to selectively avoid drawing air from the bedroom to prevent reheating it? Are there heat pump systems that can also regulate indoor humidity (I have read that heat pumps generally produce rather dry air)?
Thanks in advance
miet-er
Now my question: assuming I did this in a house with a controlled mechanical ventilation system, would the whole house become cold because cold air is being supplied to the heat pump from the bedroom instead of warm air? Or is the system smart enough to selectively avoid drawing air from the bedroom to prevent reheating it? Are there heat pump systems that can also regulate indoor humidity (I have read that heat pumps generally produce rather dry air)?
Thanks in advance
miet-er
Indoor humidity can only be regulated by the controlled residential ventilation system. The heat pump is the heating system and typically heats the water in the heating circuit.
And honestly, in the event of a panic attack, I wouldn't really care if the house cools down for a moment.
And honestly, in the event of a panic attack, I wouldn't really care if the house cools down for a moment.
1. Are bedrooms usually supply air spaces?
2. Is air a poor heat conductor so that the house does not actually cool down much?
3. Is all exhaust air mixed and, by the time it reaches the exhaust vent, already warmer again?
There are mechanical ventilation systems with humidity control.
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2. Is air a poor heat conductor so that the house does not actually cool down much?
3. Is all exhaust air mixed and, by the time it reaches the exhaust vent, already warmer again?
There are mechanical ventilation systems with humidity control.
sent from away
New construction means meeting standards like KfW55/40 or similar, with strong/dense insulation compared to building standards from 20 to 40 years ago. Once the screed is dry, the air humidity, according to what is commonly reported, will be relatively low at about 30% relative humidity.
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