Hello everyone,
I hope this is the right place to ask my questions. Despite some research and discussions, I have not yet been able to find a definitive answer.
About the project:
We are building a semi-detached house. Currently, we are deciding between a brick prefabricated house and a solid wood house.
A common drawback mentioned for the solid wood house is sound insulation, especially between the floors. Does anyone have experience or advice on what to pay attention to in this regard?
Furthermore, the heat protection of both construction methods is not entirely clear to us. This is particularly important for the roof structure, as we plan to have the bedroom in the attic.
Does anyone have experience with this, keyword: summer heat protection?
Many thanks and good luck
I hope this is the right place to ask my questions. Despite some research and discussions, I have not yet been able to find a definitive answer.
About the project:
We are building a semi-detached house. Currently, we are deciding between a brick prefabricated house and a solid wood house.
A common drawback mentioned for the solid wood house is sound insulation, especially between the floors. Does anyone have experience or advice on what to pay attention to in this regard?
Furthermore, the heat protection of both construction methods is not entirely clear to us. This is particularly important for the roof structure, as we plan to have the bedroom in the attic.
Does anyone have experience with this, keyword: summer heat protection?
Many thanks and good luck
Kassbaer schrieb:
Furthermore, the heat protection of the two construction methods is not completely clear to us. This is especially important for the roof structure since we are planning the bedroom in the attic.
Does anyone have experience with this, keyword: summer heat protection?What does the architect say about it? For me, this is definitely a topic to discuss with the architect!
Kassbaer schrieb:
Unfortunately, the other party (family) insists on building the traditional way, stone on stone.
However, floor plans, ceiling height, roof structure, etc., will be identical. One can build their house out of meatloaf, and the other out of fish sticks for all that matters. The key points are the house profile and coordinated planning—especially the latter when there are differing views regarding the basement.
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hampshire21 Jun 2020 09:36Kassbaer schrieb:
Unfortunately, the other party (family) insists on the traditional brick-on-brick construction.You could also try the "sow doubt" method:“Did you know that most people with rheumatism come from masonry houses? That really worries me…”
Since we have agreed on the basement, story heights, and exterior appearance, and our shell construction will be completed in a few days, we are coming together on those points. However, the other party’s fear of timber houses is deeply rooted, so even the best arguments have no effect.
The architect has nothing to say about summer heat protection, heating, or the type of building material. It’s all a bit complicated, but we are still very much looking forward to it.
The architect has nothing to say about summer heat protection, heating, or the type of building material. It’s all a bit complicated, but we are still very much looking forward to it.
What to say?
Our attic is unfinished. 40cm (16 inches) of insulation between the rafters, only two small gable windows, unheated but fairly stable temperatures. That doesn’t really help.
Heat protection means consistent external shading, regardless of the construction type.
Maybe install an air conditioning unit in the attic.
Our attic is unfinished. 40cm (16 inches) of insulation between the rafters, only two small gable windows, unheated but fairly stable temperatures. That doesn’t really help.
Heat protection means consistent external shading, regardless of the construction type.
Maybe install an air conditioning unit in the attic.
Kassbaer schrieb:
The architect says nothing about summer heat protection, just like about the heating system or the type of building material. What is he getting paid for then? Just for a stamp?
If it were me, all the alarm bells would be ringing. Especially with solid wood construction, these topics are so critical that you shouldn’t necessarily turn to the next amateur forum, especially if you have an architect for whatever reason.
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