ᐅ What would you do differently in your next house build?
Created on: 17 Feb 2018 09:44
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What would you do differently in your next house build? (For us, there won’t be a next time, but I think beginners can benefit from our experience.) Please stay on topic and avoid lengthy discussions (feel free to start a new thread for that)!
I’ll start:
* Electrician: A network connection in every room isn’t necessary; nowadays everyone uses Wi-Fi, which is perfectly sufficient.
* Us: OK, then we’ll install one network connection per floor where the TV is going, you have to save somewhere.
* Result: At the network outlet, we get 50 Mbit/s, Wi-Fi with a repeater around 20, sometimes only about 5, Powerline adapters around 25. It’s enough for me, but the kids are disappointed. I followed all the usual advice.
I’ll start:
* Electrician: A network connection in every room isn’t necessary; nowadays everyone uses Wi-Fi, which is perfectly sufficient.
* Us: OK, then we’ll install one network connection per floor where the TV is going, you have to save somewhere.
* Result: At the network outlet, we get 50 Mbit/s, Wi-Fi with a repeater around 20, sometimes only about 5, Powerline adapters around 25. It’s enough for me, but the kids are disappointed. I followed all the usual advice.
sven.conzi19 Feb 2018 07:41Nordlys schrieb:
And if I don’t have any Kandinskys, except as poster prints, if my wife neither has Chinese vases nor diamond jewelry, if the TV is 10 years old and the furniture is from the moose, then you don’t need RC (resistance class) windows or anything else like windows or an alarm system. The carpenter who accompanied us during the house inspection put it quite accurately: The window handles can also be lockable. Costs extra. I wouldn’t get them, you just lose the keys... and whoever wants to get in, will get in anyway.
Karsten Well, RC2 windows require more than just lockable handles.sven.conzi19 Feb 2018 07:46Eldea schrieb:
At friends' new development, they received RC2N windows. They tried and gave up, then continued with the neighbors.It's good that they didn't try to break the glass, which would probably have worked but would have made a lot of noise and posed a risk of injury. Then only RC2 with the P4A glass would have helped.S
Steffen8019 Feb 2018 07:49We have police officers in the family, and the fact is this: mechanical "delay" devices definitely come first. But it is also true that houses with visible alarm systems experience significantly fewer break-in attempts than houses without alarms. This applies to new housing developments, as the burglars there are usually not professionals (they know there is little to nothing worth stealing).
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Bieber081519 Feb 2018 07:59Steffen80 schrieb:
SK2 doors everywhere inside Yes, definitely something to consider for the "next house" as well. More soundproofing inside. In my opinion, this could be achieved with relatively little money.
Solid wood baseboards instead of composite materials. Or even better, concealed baseboards.
My other wishes quickly get expensive (basement; separate entrance area, ...).
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Steffen8019 Feb 2018 08:02Steffen80 schrieb:
We have police officers in the family, and the fact is this: mechanical "delay" measures are indeed the first line of defense. However, it is also a fact that houses with visible alarm systems have significantly fewer break-in attempts compared to houses without alarms. This applies especially in new residential areas, since usually the professional burglars don’t target these homes (they know there is little to nothing worth stealing there)..SK4 protection is what really makes a big difference. We have SK2 in the bathrooms and SK4 in the office. There are actual pipes behind those. The office is also enclosed by 24 cm (9.5 inches) sand-lime brick walls. The SK4 door weighs 110 kg (243 lbs), is 7 cm (2.8 inches) thick, and costs just under 4000 EUR including installation. But if you want peace of mind, SK4 is the way to go—especially with small children around.
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