Living in a tight space is a challenge for everyone. Many things are sacrificed in the process. Aside from comfort and convenience, other whims and caprices are trimmed down.The most obvious solution for this case is to have an extension. However, there is some instances extension may not be possible. In some areas wherein homeowners are living in a semi-detached home and alike, plan for expansion are being replaced with a knock through. In the following article of Catherine Macaulay, highlighted some points regarding the idea:
Ask an Expert: How to Successfully Knock Through in a Period Property
For UK homeowners living in period townhouses, terraced houses and semi-detached homes alike, the notion of knocking through the two ground floor reception rooms to create one larger room is a popular and enduring trend. It offers greater flexibility, a magnified sense of space and enhanced light.
The process involves knocking a hole through the middle - the size and shape of which is determined by the client (and, of course, what is structurally possible), inserting steel beams to support the structure where necessary, and finally making good, which might involve anything from replastering and painting to adding in steps, laying flooring and relocating radiators and lights. Read original article...
Such thing is a brilliant solution for problems regarding space inside your cramped apartment. However, there are many things to consider before you go and start knocking down parts of your house. One of the most prominent consideration to make is the planning and research thing. Such move may be done alone, but it is better to have a guidance of an expert before proceeding.
If you proceeded without any assistance of an expert, it would be good to realize first some of the important things to check before continuing which would include the structural wall. If you were knocking down this type of wall, the new opening would need new steels and beam for its support. So better think twice or you'll find yourself in a very expensive spot.
