The number one problem of self-built houses in rural areas is not money, but these 7 design mistakes! You wouldn't be unaware, would you?

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Rural self-built house to save money: Avoid these 7 common pitfalls and make your new home affordable and comfortable!

Introduction:

Self-built houses in rural areas are an important way for many families to realize their dreams of living in peace. However, how to control costs and avoid unnecessary expenses while pursuing comfort and aesthetics? In this article, we'll reveal the top 7 pitfalls of building your own home in rural areas and provide tips on how to build an affordable and comfortable new home.

Pitfall 1: Overly complicated exterior design

When designing a self-built house, many people are easily attracted by the gorgeous appearance, adding too many decorative components and complex shapes. However, this not only increases the cost of construction, but also makes maintenance more time-consuming and laborious in the future.

Suggestion:

1. Adopt a simple and modern design style, such as minimalism, Nordic style, etc., emphasizing the simple combination of lines and colors.
2. Try to avoid the use of special-shaped components, such as curved walls, polygonal window openings, etc., to reduce customization costs.
3. Choose durable and easy-to-clean exterior wall materials, such as cement boards, metal plates, etc., to reduce maintenance costs in the later stage.

Case: The owner of a self-built house in a rural area originally designed a European-style villa with multiple spires and arcs, but after optimization, it was changed to a simple double-pitched roof, and the exterior wall was made of light-toned facing bricks, which was both beautiful and generous, and saved nearly 20% of the construction cost.

Pitfall 2: The design of the entrance step is not reasonable

The height of the entrance steps has a direct impact on the daily entry and exit experience of the family. Steps that are too high or too low are prone to potential safety hazards and inconveniences.

Suggestion:

1. Referring to the Code for Fire Protection Design of Buildings (GB 50016-2014), the tread width of outdoor steps should not be less than 28cm, and the height should not be greater than 16cm.
2. The three-step step arrangement can create a solemn sense of entrance ceremony, and the total height should be 30-45cm.
3. Lay non-slip materials such as granite, frosted tiles, etc., to ensure the safety of the upper and lower levels.

Cost-benefit analysis: Although the reasonable setting of the step height slightly increases the amount of materials, it can greatly improve the living experience and reduce the occurrence of accidents, which is a worthwhile investment in the long run.

Pitfall 3: Poor foyer space planning

The foyer is an important transition zone between indoor and outdoor spaces, and too small can be cramped, while too large can waste valuable interior space.

Suggestion:

1. The depth of the foyer should be 1.8-2 meters, and the width should not be less than 2.4 meters, so as to place furniture such as shoe cabinets and shoe changing stools.
2. Use the high and low ceilings, entrance cabinets and other partition spaces to form entrances, corridors and other areas.
3. Make reasonable use of natural lighting, such as setting up side windows, skylights, etc., to create a bright atmosphere in the home.

Other options: When space is limited, the foyer can be combined with the living room, and the solid wall can be replaced by a transparent partition to ensure functionality without crowding.

Pitfall 4: Ignoring the roof's insulating and draining properties

The design of the roof directly affects the comfort and safety of the living space, and the improper selection of roofing materials and practices can lead to problems such as roof leakage and structural damage.

Suggestion:

1. Where conditions permit, sloping roofs are preferred. The General Principles for the Design of Civil Buildings (GB 50352-2019) suggests that the roof slope should not be less than 3%.
2. Roofing tiles can be selected with new materials with good thermal insulation performance, such as metal tiles, thermal insulation color steel tiles, etc.
3. Do a good job of roof waterproofing, such as setting up gutters and gutters, and painting waterproof coatings to avoid leakage.

Alternative: In some rainy and snowy areas, the drainage pressure of sloping roofs is high, so flat roofs with gentle slopes can be used, with exposed or recessed gutters.

Cost-benefit analysis: Although the cost is slightly higher, a high-quality roof can effectively extend the life of the house and reduce the need for later maintenance, which is a worthwhile investment.

Pitfall 5: Window design is not reasonable

The design of windows should take into account multiple needs such as lighting, ventilation, thermal insulation, and sound insulation. Improper choice of size and location will affect the quality of the indoor environment.

Suggestion:

1. The window-to-wall area ratio of bedrooms and living rooms should not be less than 1/7, and the kitchen and bathroom should not be less than 1/10.
2. South-facing rooms should be provided with external shading, such as window lattices, louvers, etc., to reduce direct heat in summer.
3. The north-facing room should reduce the size of the window as much as possible, and choose insulating glass with good thermal insulation performance.

Tips: The lighting coefficient is an important indicator to measure the indoor lighting level, which refers to the ratio of the lighting illuminance on the indoor working surface to the scattered illuminance of the outdoor at the same time and the same point, which is generally expressed as a percentage.

Trap 6: Blindly pursuing the height of the tall

Many people think that the higher the ceiling height, the more imposing, but ignore the issues of space efficiency and cost control.

Suggestion:

1. According to the "Design Standard for Energy Conservation of Rural Residential Buildings" (GB/T 50824-2013), the heating area should be controlled at about 2.7 meters, and the non-heating area should not exceed 3 meters.
2. Determine the floor height of different spaces based on function, such as the living room can be appropriately increased, and the bathroom can be lowered.
3. Through suspended ceilings, double-layer windows and other techniques to create a tall visual effect to meet aesthetic needs.

Cost-benefit analysis: Reducing the floor height from 3.9 meters to 3 meters can reduce the construction cost by about 150 yuan per square meter, and a 100-square-meter house can save 15,000 yuan.

Pitfall 7: Lack of overall planning and design

Although the practice of "building and renovating" may seem flexible, it often leads to problems such as rework and delays, resulting in unnecessary waste.

Suggestion:

1. Before the start of construction, a complete scheme design should be done, covering various professional drawings such as general plan, elevation, and node.
2. Invite professionals such as architects and structural engineers to participate in the optimization of the scheme and control the overall quality.
3. Actively communicate with the construction team and establish a smooth design and construction collaboration mechanism.

Other options: For farmers with limited budgets and difficulty in hiring designers, "good design" can also be achieved by referring to best practices and using online design tools.

Regional recommendations:

1. In cold areas, we should pay attention to the thermal insulation performance of the building, appropriately increase the insulation thickness of the external wall, and do a good job of sealing doors and windows.
2. In the rainy southern region, the roof and exterior walls should be provided with a good drainage system, and the materials should also be selected to resist moisture.
3. In the earthquake-prone mountainous areas of the western region, it is necessary to strictly abide by the requirements of seismic fortification, strengthen structural connections, and avoid the "tofu slag" project.

Interaction Questions:

1. What are some of the "pitfalls" you have encountered in the process of building a house, and how have you solved them?
2. What design points do you think are most overlooked when it comes to rural self-built houses?
3. What does your ideal new rural homestead look like? I might as well share it with you~

Epilogue:

Rural self-built housing is a systematic project, which needs to be taken into account from site selection, planning, design, construction, acceptance and other links. Avoid those common "costly" traps, adhere to the principle of adapting to local conditions and being economical, and you will be able to build a satisfactory new home. I hope that the majority of rural friends can realize their dream of living in peace and start a happy new life in a comfortable new home!