The popularity of penthouse is explained by its universality. In it it is possible to equip the nursery, the bedroom, office, other rooms. The winter garden can perfectly fit into interior of penthouse. The main condition – the accuracy and correctness of calculations, respect for technologies and construction standards.
- - Construction Norms and Regulations 2.08.01-89
- - tape measure
- - paper
- - handle
- - calculator
1. When calculating penthouse be guided Construction Norms and Regulations 2.08.01-89 in which all criteria and parameters to which there has to correspond the functional garret space are specified. Measure height and width of penthouse on all perimeter. Remember that crossing of facade and the plane of roof have to be located on the line which height of 1.5 and more meters from penthouse floor height.
2. Penthouse to equip in houses with any type of roof is possible. On cattle roof it is necessary to define tilt angle of slopes to pick up optimum form of walls of penthouse. It is not obligatory that the space occupied all space of the attic: under penthouse it is possible to involve its separate part.
3. Measure distance from penthouse floor to roof in the highest point. If it makes 2.5 meters and above, then will be to install rafter system much quicker and more simply. When calculating it is necessary to consider the fact that the roof and walls of attic-floor room will be warmed. It will allow to maintain optimum level of humidity indoors, to reduce heat loss.
4. Define type of heating of attic-floor room and the place where electric heaters or water radiators will be installed. Calculate amount of the material necessary for the organization of utilities and also from which they will eat.
5. Write down all pieces of furniture which are going to be used in penthouse on paper. Plan on the plan of the place where it is going to establish them. Consider that in the center of attic room there has to be easy access. At registration of interior of penthouse it is desirable to use easy functional furniture to lower load of ceiling overlappings. It is necessary to have them along slanted walls.
6. Taking into account future interior of penthouse define the place where window opening, and its sizes will be located. Dormer-windows have special design as in view of the increased influence of wind gusts and atmospheric precipitation they have to have the increased durability. Therefore it is necessary to order dormer-windows in the specialized companies.