ᐅ Semi-detached house: architect or general contractor / prefab or traditional construction
Created on: 25 Apr 2015 16:20
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Hello, I’m new here and just starting the planning phase:
We are going to build a semi-detached house, but the question is what is generally considered the best approach: prefabricated house with timber frame construction (we know someone for that) or a solid, masonry-built house? I’ve heard that prefabricated houses are not as good for sound insulation or only achieve it at high costs. But with a semi-detached house, couldn’t that quickly cause issues between the two halves?
Should we simply request quotes from house builders (e.g., Massivhaus Mittelrhein, Zenz Hausbau) and discuss all details with them? Or consider an option with an architect?
1. Use an architect for the entire process, although our architect friend does not come from our local area. Would it still make sense to hire them for all phases of service (including tendering, supervision, and coordination)?
2. Or have the architect just create a design and then find a general contractor (GC) to manage the build, with the architect at least reviewing the GC contract?
Oh, there are so many more questions burning in my mind. But maybe your experiences can help me a bit.
Thanks, Caroline
We are going to build a semi-detached house, but the question is what is generally considered the best approach: prefabricated house with timber frame construction (we know someone for that) or a solid, masonry-built house? I’ve heard that prefabricated houses are not as good for sound insulation or only achieve it at high costs. But with a semi-detached house, couldn’t that quickly cause issues between the two halves?
Should we simply request quotes from house builders (e.g., Massivhaus Mittelrhein, Zenz Hausbau) and discuss all details with them? Or consider an option with an architect?
1. Use an architect for the entire process, although our architect friend does not come from our local area. Would it still make sense to hire them for all phases of service (including tendering, supervision, and coordination)?
2. Or have the architect just create a design and then find a general contractor (GC) to manage the build, with the architect at least reviewing the GC contract?
Oh, there are so many more questions burning in my mind. But maybe your experiences can help me a bit.
Thanks, Caroline
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Bauexperte26 Apr 2015 00:02BeHaElJa schrieb:
... not bad – you rank first when searching for semi-detached house and soundproofing.I wish that were true... but since I don’t pay Google & Co., it’s probably just your browser’s memory that shows us as number one.However, I just remembered my neglect regarding the website; there are over 20 topics waiting to be added.
Best regards, Bauexperte
Bauexperte schrieb:
It would be nice ... but since I don’t pay Google & Co., it’s probably just your browser’s memory that makes us appear as number 1 No, I just checked, you’re ranked number 2 for me.
I’m also in first place and don’t pay anything to Google.
Regarding the question: I would generally start the way other future homeowners do:
Gather information about solid construction / timber, technical details, and then start contacting construction companies.
Hello,
It looks similar for us at the moment. However, I’m still unsure if it makes sense to hire an architect who is located far away.
I’m also curious about how useful that actually is!?
P.S. Helpful comments like "you need to do your research" (what else would you do here) or ignoring the questions happen quite often. I think some people might even get paid based on the number of their posts....
It looks similar for us at the moment. However, I’m still unsure if it makes sense to hire an architect who is located far away.
I’m also curious about how useful that actually is!?
P.S. Helpful comments like "you need to do your research" (what else would you do here) or ignoring the questions happen quite often. I think some people might even get paid based on the number of their posts....
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Bauexperte26 Apr 2015 09:11Hello,
From my perspective, "lastdrop" has given you the correct answer! It is quite interesting how some new users handle the extensive information material that is provided here free of charge: they simply ignore it and at the same time expect others to be constantly on standby, repeating themselves.
Best regards, Bauexperte
From my perspective, "lastdrop" has given you the correct answer! It is quite interesting how some new users handle the extensive information material that is provided here free of charge: they simply ignore it and at the same time expect others to be constantly on standby, repeating themselves.
cordi schrieb:If that were true, you would have already received answers from those "some people."
I think some people get paid here based on the number of their posts....
Best regards, Bauexperte