First impression Division or question regarding walls of the upper floor

  • Erstellt am 2020-05-28 09:01:33

XxTankerxX

2020-05-28 09:01:33
  • #1
Hello everyone,

the house construction is planned for next year in autumn. The proper planning probably only begins in winter/spring. However, I am already thinking about the rough floor plan and layout.
I have therefore already drawn the first sketches - this raised an important question regarding the structural engineering: How many walls can a ceiling that is cantilevered underneath support on the upper floor? More specifically, I am generally concerned about the upper floor, especially the living room & dining room?

Could one of you maybe take a quick look at this and give a brief statement on whether something like this would even be feasible.

Thanks in advance!

Best regards,
XxTankerxX

 

face26

2020-05-28 09:09:41
  • #2
Hello,

yes, of course, that's possible. This is how most houses are built nowadays. Another question is what costs arise from the increased structural requirements. But not much more can be said about that, because everything else then depends on details. Construction method, roof structure, etc.

Just one more thing, because I think you have a wrong assumption there or I misunderstood you. Not every wall on the upper floor is or has to be load-bearing.
 

XxTankerxX

2020-05-28 12:01:34
  • #3
Thank you very much in advance.
 

face26

2020-05-28 12:13:44
  • #4
Gladly.

As a matter of interest, does the property already exist?

I’m just asking because some people already draw floor plans before there even is a property. That’s pretty pointless.

But since you have already marked the cardinal directions, it seems as if there is already a property.

If that’s the case, read more through the property threads.

I don’t want to say much about your layout, the information is lacking for that.
Just regarding the approach: depending on who is going to build it later, it is more or less sensible to plan a finished floor plan.
If you go to an architect, forget the sketch; handwritten notes about what is important to you are enough. Otherwise, he will just redraw the floor plan for you, and that would be a bit of a shame and creativity would be lost.
If you go to a prefabricated house manufacturer, you have to be aware that they might not be able to offer you that because it doesn’t fit into their catalog, or they can do it individually, but that costs extra.
The same applies to a general contractor. But that depends on the general contractor.
 

XxTankerxX

2020-05-28 13:16:52
  • #5
Sure. It is already owned. 850 m2. Completely unobstructed view to the east.

I understand the objection. It's just supposed to be an example of how I roughly imagine the layout (open living area, separate bathroom for our bedroom, etc.). I will build solidly and apart from the shell construction probably contract the trades individually... that is quite certain.

But again, many thanks for your food for thought.

Best regards, XxTankerxX
 

Ybias78

2020-05-28 13:23:49
  • #6
We have not built yet. Among many people we asked what they would like to change, two things came up often:

1. Everything on one level (no, they were not 60+ years old ).
2. Larger storage/utility room if there is no basement.

The rest that I would "criticize" is rather subjective. Therefore, it would not help you further.
 

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