It is suggested that in mansard should be mansard windows – the ones on the ceiling. It is counted that the vertical window in a wall, or the light which passes that window to be more precise, is capable of enlighten eight square metres of the attic while the one on the ceiling can manage more than ten. That is why to get your future attic filled with more light it is wise to install horizontal windows on the ceiling. And the height of those windows instalment one can choose individually. Recommendations are simple: the ceiling window is considered to be in the centre so as major part of the attic is enlighten. But one cannot enjoy panoramic view looking through them it is of purely functional matter. But in case a person wishes to spend time there watching the suburb scenery it is recommended to install vertical window at the height of ninety to one-hundred-and-ten in height above the floor. This is considered to be most comfortable height for the one who sits in front of the window.
But if you go further, you can adapt that snug little place to a quite suitable room for living. It is wise to start with general sketch of your future dwelling, but be prepared that you have to change it several times in the process of actual building. Another matter of great concern is its thermo environment. If your mansard is located in the places of constant rains and generally bad weather it is thick-witted to construct open spaces with lots of opening windows and removable panels through which water can leak. Instead one should think carefully about the way of warmth-keeping, choose the right set of constructing materials and heating equipment suitable for that certain space. And if your future attic would be located somewhere in the south with lots of sun and heat it is wise to get them open enough to let through good ventilation for fresh air.
The basic function of the roof is in protection of the house and people living in it from negative influence of the atmospheric phenomena like wind, rain, snow, temperature differences, surplus of solar radiation, etc. The roof carries out bearing, hydro-and-thermal-insulating functions and should be reliable and durable. At the same time today the special role at design of a building is played with its aesthetics in construction. To combine both weather resistant and well-designed dwelling is a matter of one’s art and crafts. Roof share different forms, they might be flat and inclined. The latter has its own division into single-ended, double-ended, quadruple-ended (in the form of tent), pitched roof and broken lined (which is of original mansard form). Flat and single-ended roofs in which leaning of external walls is at identical or slightly different height are usually used in civil and industrial construction but is quite rare among individual housing. It is mainly bound with high costs on production and instalment. General public prefers less costly constructions. But anyway, mansard should incorporate sufficient warmth, reliability, comfort and beauty. In order to achieve this altogether it is recommended to consult an architect, the one who can offer you optimal solution. So that you would enjoy your snug attic and spend time not in dust bearing all treasured memories but in peacefully beautiful dwelling.
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