Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Oct 31, 2008 7:40 am Gidday everyone
I was wondering if anyone out there may have some advice for me. I am the owner of an Edwardian weatherboard home which has very high ceiling's and a pitched colour bond roof in the original part of the home ( i.e.; 3.30 mtrs ceiling height). The original owners of the house added a brick veneer extension with a flat tin roof on a concrete slab to the back of the home in the late 80's. The extension consists of a kitchen, family room, bathroom and a laundry. (Total area: approx 8.00 mrts * 9.00 mtrs). I am considering renovating this area of the house ( depending on cost) so that it looks similar to the original part of the home. At the moment the difference in ceiling heights and the roof pitch is quite noticeable and doesn’t flow. So was looking at raising the existing ceiling height of the extension which is currently 2.60 mrts to about 3.10 mtrs and installing a pitched roof. Not the same pitch as the front of the home as this is very high but something that would marry in. Also extending the existing area by 3 * 3mtrs approx. If anyone has gone through a similar process and has any ideas in terms of cost etc that would be most appreciated. I am considering obtaining the services of a builder to all the work for me. So if anyone knows of a good one in Melbourne that they could recommend. Or is this something that could be project managed myself to keep the cost’s down. To be completely honest if I was to go down this track I am not sure what type of tradesman I would require to complete this for me. Hence I thought it easy if I just employed a builder as I assumed that they do the majority of this work anyway. As the majority of the work will be demolition of the existing ceiling and installation of a new one to the appropriate height. Also the old tin roof would need to be removed and a new pitched colour bond roof installed. The removal of an external/internal wall to enable to room to be extended out by approx 3 mtrs. Other than that there wouldn’t be any electrical, plumbing or any other work required. As I would utilising all the existing services which are currently there. Any suggestions? Regards Colonel Re: Renovating an existing extension 2Oct 31, 2008 8:09 am Without really knowing I would guess at being very expensive. Increasing ceiling hieght and adding a roof to that could possibly mean knocking down the existing framework and rebuilding it.
It could conceivably cost as mush as putting a new extension on. Get a couple of builders in to see if it is possible to increase the ceiling height without redoing the framing. I don't think the roof would be a problem to do thou. One thing to consider is the extension on a concrete slab? If not you may be able to go down to increase the ceiling height which might be financially viable. Regardless you will have to get a sparky and possible a plumber involved to move things around and give a cert for the finally inspection. Honestly I would think getting a new roof would be viable but not the ceiling height. What you are looking at is fibrous plaster, true gypsum, it is cast on horizontal beds with fibers included to give strength. I has no Asbestos in it. Houses before 1985… 2 7113 4 11184 1 19709 |