Hello.
I have a post-war barn in top condition. It hasn't been in use since the 1950s.
I intend to build a bathroom next to the stable, that is, part of the carriage shed. I already have beams, framework, and insulation ready for the floor, considering heavy tiles and ceramics.
I won't be constructing the walls myself but I want to be well-informed about the construction before I hire help.
I will build walls on a part of the carriage shed's new strong floors to create space for a bathroom, guest WC, and a small stair hall up to what used to be the hayloft.
When you come up via the stairs to the hayloft, you stand on the floor which is then the bathroom's ceiling. From there, walls will be built all the way up to the barn roof to create a separate living area and shield it from the rest of the barn/carriage shed.
I've always imagined the build in two stages: first, the walls and ceiling for the ground floor (bathroom, WC, stair hall). Step 2 is the wall up to the ridge.
The total area is 4x7m. The bathroom is about 4x3m.
What is crucial?
What should I watch out for?
What dimensions for wood selection? I have access to the neighbor's sawmill, including wood.
What is the most common setup regarding construction?
I would appreciate links.
I gratefully accept all tips.
