Musimo wrote:limanika wrote:Musimo wrote:nakujua wrote:@a4architect ama any one who has knowledge on this - sema I have put up a small bungalow and due to space constraints I decide to increase space by adding a floor.
1. Is it possible to do that for a bungalow and what are the implication design wise and also for building approval.
2. would it be cheaper to tear down the bungalow and start the house a-fresh.
If 1 is possible who would one go for, an architect ama engineer, na hawa engineers wa nyumba kidogo wanapatikana kweli, have always thought engineers come in when we have complex houses.
Its ok, js ensure rebar spacing at 250mm c/c and slab thickness 6 inches (or 150mm)
@ musimo this advise is based on what background info? It's better to comment generally but always qualify your comments - like in this case, he needs to consula structural eng who will assess all the factors
I am an engineer, hence the advice. The thinner the slab, the lighter the slab load on the walls, but within the limits of loading and slab depths. For residential houses the live load used is 1.5KN/m2, hence the above advice. But whoever he gets should come up with a satisfactory design.
Thanks for your feedback, the question had been thrown back - mpaka nikaanza kusikia woishe for myself
Funny enough I finally managed to get an engineer check out the house today and the feedback ni ka what @musimo amesema (hope yo are not the one
), foundation was deemed ok, though a slight extension would be needed.
option 2 as suggested by @hardwood came up do an extension held up by columns thus affording space below and having a potential simba for the boy.
ahsanteni for the feedback, highly appreciated.