Raising existing indoor ceiling height

[justusandersson]

I am absolutely not a specialist on beach protection, but I have had reason to look into a number of cases. I cannot recall anyone being denied the chance to make additions when there is a previous exemption. They might have been forced to make modifications, but in the end, they still got their permit. Even though I believe that beach protection is important, especially along Sweden's coast, I dislike the bureaucratic and often arbitrary handling. The legislation is a typical lawyer's work.

 

[Nötegårdsgubben]

The legislation is a typical lawyer's work.

Funny, I would say it's a typical politician's work.

 

[justusandersson]

To its origin yes, but not in the formulations. It has taken 50 years to include a paragraph that states when the shoreline protection does not apply. Previously, the smallest stream was covered by shoreline protection. Lawyers hate to put their foot down.

 

[Elofen]

It sounds very difficult to get an exemption from the shore protection... Does it matter where in the country you live? Here, neighbors seem to be able to expand their houses quite a bit. I live by a fairly large lake in Götaland where we are not crowded and outside a detailed planning area.

The archipelago, where the houses are close together, should be more difficult (but it seems to have been the opposite), with detailed plans and neighbors' houses close to the property line.

We have built a freestanding garage over 100 sqm in two stories within a shore-protected area in recent years, and it was possible to get an exemption for that...

The summer cottage (a small log cabin) on our property that remains was built in the 1930s...

 

[justusandersson]

One problem with the shore protection regulations is that they have changed quite a bit over the years. Based on my own experience, I believe you have a good chance of getting an exemption. Take the opportunity to try now before new rules are introduced.

 

[Lotta100]

The short and boring answer is no.
It is difficult to raise the ceiling height on the ground floor.

Does this also apply if you have a skånelänga in sandstone? We don't have the height of 2.40 and would need to raise 20 cm around the whole längan.

 

[Lotta100]

Everything is possible but it is not economically feasible.

Building a new frame house on the old stone foundation and basement is the only technically feasible solution that I can think of, and it's expensive.
Log houses can be lifted and an extra log layer added below to increase ceiling height, but prefab houses and many modern frame houses do not hold together when lifted.

I don't know what kind of walls the post is about, but can sandstone brick walls be raised and what cost should one expect per linear meter?
New roof trusses will be put in at the same time. The beams across the short sides must then also be raised or removed.

 

[justusandersson]

The construction method of the house provides different conditions. If the outer walls are solid brickwork, I can imagine it is easier to raise than if it involves a stud frame. Even a timber-framed house should be able to be raised.