COUNTRYSIDE HOUSE
WHAT IS BETTER – ONE-STOREY OR TWO-STOREY HOUSE?
To live in the city or in the countryside – that is the question! In this article we will discuss about country houses and try to figure out which one is better: one-storey or two-storey houses?
Recent studies have shown that almost two thirds of Russians dream of moving from an apartment to a private house. This is not surprising! Country life promises fresh air, spacious plots of land and more opportunities for creativity and recreation.
Experts say that the growing interest in suburban life is associated with the development of mortgage programs for individual housing construction (IHS) and the improvement of legislation. All this makes the construction of a country house more affordable and attractive for many people.
Why is it so important to choose the right type of house? Let's figure it out.
One-storey houses up to 200 square meters have their advantages. Firstly, they are suitable for people with disabilities or families with young children and elderly relatives. The absence of stairs makes moving around the house more comfortable and safe. Experts say that it is more rational to make country houses with an area of up to 200 meters single-storey.
On the other hand, two-storey houses offer more opportunities for zone separation. This can be useful for families with different interests or for those who work from home. In addition, having your own room on the second floor, you can enjoy the privacy that is not so easy to achieve in a one-story house.
How much more expensive will it be to build one or another type of house? Let's figure it out.
Foundation. Let's start from the very bottom literally. It turns out that if you compare houses of the same area, then the foundation of a one-story house will be about twice as large as that of a two-story one. That's where the higher costs come from.
Roof. It's the same thing as with the foundation — the cost of buying and installing a roof for a one-story house will be twice as high.
Walls and floor coverings. According to this parameter, a two-storey house is usually more expensive. And do not forget about the ladder — its purchase and installation will also significantly affect the budget.
Facade finishing. Due to the larger wall area, the cost of cladding a two-storey house will be higher.
In conclusion, under all other things being equal, the cost of building a two-storey house will be less than a one-storey one.
So what shouldyou choose? One-storey or two-storey? As always, the answer depends on your needs and capabilities. If you have a small plot of land, then a two-storey house can be an excellent solution to maximize the use of space. However, if you have a large land area, then a single-storey house may be a safer, more convenient and economical option.
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