Before we start making changes, it is important, because of the complexity of these spaces, that we put ourselves in the hands of a professional to advise us on materials, distribution, original elements of the house that we can leave and those that we cannot, among other things. If you want to know how remodeling of an old house can be done, here are 8 tips for remodeling.
The Structure Of The House
The first issue you should consider is the structure of the building. An architect will help you analyze the state of the walls, if there are cracks, dampness, floors, walls, stirrups, etc., and will design a project where you can see in detail what elements are not safe to keep and those that you can leave. This point is essential to not have remodeling complications later.
Do You Want To Keep Original Elements In Remodeling?
Your dream was always to have wooden beamed ceilings and now you have a house with beams. First of all, a professional should assess whether the beams are in good condition and, possibly, suggest you carry out some maintenance and reinforcement plans, in case they are very old. If the house has a warehouse or garage, it will also analyze the state of those spaces to see if they need any kind of remodeling.
Check The Electrical Installation Before Remodeling
One aspect that we cannot forget is that of lighting. An old house tends to present many problems in this regard since the electrical system is usually very old and is not adapted to the needs of today’s life. You will have to analyze with the help of an electrician what your needs are and modify the entire electrical system, because surely this will not work for you. Take the opportunity to include – whenever you can – some system that allows you to save energy. Then, you can choose between a more direct, indirect or ambient lighting type.
Plan The Distribution
The next step is to plan the distribution of the house: we are in time to change the original space of the house and adapt it to our needs. Maybe we need more rooms or, conversely, less but more spacious. Maybe a kitchen open to the living room is what we have always wanted. This is the moment in which together with an architect you plan each of the spaces of the house.
Change Doors And Windows
One of the most important investments that the remodeling of a house requires is usually to change the windows and the doors. When we buy an old house, it is convenient to replace the old windows with more modern ones that isolate the cold and noise better, since the old houses did not usually have windows of this type. In the case of doors, you will have to contact a carpenter to adapt the doors to the height of your new home.
