The difficulties and points for attention in the renovation of old houses are here!

When buying a house, in addition to lots and transportation resources, people often look at the old and new degree of the house. For those who have a tight budget or want to buy a school district, the old house has become part of their plan. If they meet an old house, renovation is necessary.

Different from the renovation of new houses, there are more factors to be paid attention to in the renovation of old houses, and the design will be more difficult. Today we will talk about those things that should be paid attention to in the renovation of old houses!

The difficulty of rebuilding an old house

In the process of old house renovation, these problems will be more common:

(1) The building structure is fixed and not easy to change.

Many old houses have not left much room for the changes in housing structure. Because most of them are load-bearing walls, they may just be fine-tuned in the original structure.

② Aging of water pipes and wires

Water pipes and wires have been used for a long time, and they will definitely face the problem of aging, especially wires. If it is not modified, it will often trip, which is a potential safety hazard. So the water and electricity in the old house must be rebuilt.

(3) The wall is uneven, moldy, cracked and empty.

This kind of problem is easy to appear in the process of decoration, so it is necessary to carry out grass-roots treatment before decoration, otherwise it will affect the later construction.

(4) Poor patterns affect lighting.

Early old houses generally had low floors, and the sixth floor was more common. If you live on a low floor, the light is easily blocked by big trees, and the windows of the old house are not big, so the lighting will definitely be affected.

Attention should be paid to the construction process

Because the house is relatively old, more attention should be paid in the construction process to prevent problems from occurring due to improper construction in the later period.

1, demolition and reconstruction project

Demolition and renovation is the first step in the renovation of old houses. These places were mainly demolished:

① Non-bearing wall

I can't remember how many times I have said this sentence ... Early old houses were generally brick-concrete structures, so most of them were load-bearing walls. Before tearing down the wall, it is necessary to confirm whether it is a load-bearing wall. You can consult the designer or the property in advance to prevent the building structure from being damaged and causing a series of troubles.

Of course, you don't have to tear it down. For example, chestnut: These are some old house renovation cases that Ji Shen has done, and friends can refer to them!

Post Office Dormitory -67 ㎡ Two Rooms and One Hall ↓↓↓↓

▲ Before renovation

▲ After the transformation,

▲ Before renovation

▲ After the transformation,

Fengheyuan Community-99 ㎡ Three bedrooms and two halls

▲ Before renovation

▲ After the transformation,

▲ Before renovation

▲ After the transformation,

Huijieyuan Community-147㎡ Four bedrooms and two halls

▲ Before renovation

▲ After the transformation,

▲ Before renovation

▲ After the transformation,

So as long as the design is good, it can be reasonable even if it is not dismantled. As for how to judge whether it is a non-bearing wall, it is very simple. Look here:

The part marked with solid black lines is a load-bearing wall, but for the sake of safety, it is recommended to find professionals to do it. After all, there is specialization in the industry.

② Tear down the wall.

The original wall must have been treated. If the damage is serious, it needs to be removed before the renovation. As for how to dismantle it, the construction master will naturally tell you clearly.

③ Dismantle the ground.

Although it can be directly superimposed on the original floor tile/plate, it will affect the height of the floor to some extent. If the height is not high, it is better to tear down the original floor tile and make a new one.

④ Remove the ceiling.

If the storey height is relatively low, it can be considered that there is no ceiling or partial ceiling (central air conditioning or fresh air system is installed) in the later stage to reduce the sense of oppression in the space.

2. Hydropower transformation

Hydropower transformation is a very important link, after all, it is related to safety issues, so we must pay attention to it. What we should pay attention to here is the socket problem.

The location of the socket should be reserved in advance. When making a design plan, the designer will plan according to your household appliances usage and living habits. If you need to supplement, you can communicate with the designer in advance to avoid the shortage of sockets in the later period.

Attention should be paid to when hydropower transformation:

① Principles of water and electricity wiring: horizontal and vertical; If you can walk on it without walking on the ground, even if there is a problem.

(2) The wires should be live wires, and the pipes should be laid before threading to facilitate later maintenance.

(3) When transverse slots are opened on the load-bearing wall, the length should not exceed 60cm, so as not to damage the structure.

3. Waterproof material

Waterproofing of old houses can't be ignored. After waterproofing, do a 24-hour water closing test, plug the drain, and store about 3- 10cm of water. Wait for 24 hours to confirm that there is no water leakage before operating.

Pay attention to when waterproof:

(1) The ground shall be leveled before waterproofing, and uneven coating thickness may easily lead to cracking;

(2) Waterproofing should be done twice, such as thoroughly drying the first time before brushing the second layer;

(3) The bathroom wall should also be waterproof, with a dry area of about 30cm and a wet area of at least1.8m..

4. Replace doors and windows

This can be decided according to personal needs, and there is not much problem in keeping it. If the doors and windows are deformed because they are too old, they need to be replaced, otherwise it will not only affect the sound insulation, but also leak water when it rains.

In order to achieve good sound insulation effect, windows can use broken aluminum+insulating glass, and doors can use solid wood doors or solid wood composite doors (honeycomb paper and particleboard), which can block most noise.

Step 5 improve lighting

If external conditions can't keep up, we can make some changes internally, such as:

(1) lighting: add auxiliary lighting on the basis of the main light to ensure sufficient light in the space;

2 color matching: mainly light warm colors, which is conducive to improving indoor brightness.

Step 6 increase storage

Whether it is a new house or an old house, the problem of storage is the same. If space permits, the entrance, living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom, aisle and other spaces should be marked with storage cabinets. It is always good to have more storage space.

Finally, I would like to remind my friends that the older the house, the more difficult it is to rebuild the old house, especially in structural changes. It is recommended to find a professional to avoid unnecessary trouble.

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