A revived story in a house with a mezzanine: photos, projects, ideas

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Those who have not read Chekhov's story "House with a Mezzanine" can catch up and get acquainted with the work after reading our article. The homemaster.techinfus.com/en/ editorial staff will share information about a building and interior nature, and Anton Pavlovich will be able to revive every corner of the building, showing a whole story about someone else's life. So, first, let's pay attention to the construction nuances and study the house with a mezzanine. Photos of projects will help you get acquainted with this architectural element.

Romantic and practical

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1 Mezzanine in the house: what is it and why such a structure is needed
2 Are there any special advantages and disadvantages to the mezzanine
3 How to distinguish a mezzanine from an attic
4 Types of mezzanines
- 4.1 What is the roof and mezzanine configuration
- 4.2 Mezzanines with access to the balcony
5 Projects of houses with a mezzanine: the best solutions
6 About the features of the mezzanine
7 Mezzanine arrangement
8 Video: design tips for arranging a half-deck

Mezzanine in the house: what is it and why such a structure is needed

The acquaintance with the mezzanine will delight people with aesthetically developed taste. The original and elegant architectural solution appeared in the 19th century. The word "mezzanine" is found in both Greek and Italian. The meaning is perceived as "middle, intermediate" - the structure itself is something in between a separate house and a tier, being just a superstructure.

This part of the house should not be confused with the attic, they are completely different

The mezzanine is a superstructure above the topmost floor and has its own roof. Interestingly, this part of the building can look outside as a window, a terrace, or even look like a panorama.

The photo clearly shows what a mezzanine is.

Are there any special advantages and disadvantages to the mezzanine

This architectural element combines practicality and functionality with aesthetics. Without the superstructure, the appearance of the building no longer seems so non-trivial, with a twist.

The add-on can be customized to suit any style and taste

Stylistic diversity at the highest level: this is also a huge plus. Moreover, this "plus" is a significant increase in useful living space.

You can make a separate entrance to the superstructure, turning it into a comfortable room where no one will disturb anyone.

For creative people, this is one of the best options.

Since the half-tier protrudes from the structure, it turns out to be light, and making it cozy will not be difficult.

It is also nice that you can arrange panoramic windows, letting in a sea of light into the room.

It is also convenient to erect a superstructure, because it is built from the attic. The design features of the premises allow you to significantly save on fuel in the winter. If the mezzanine is not needed in winter, then it is easy and simple to disconnect it from the heating system, saving even more.

The biggest plus is that the mezzanine can be built in any ready-made house without rebuilding the entire floor.

It is almost impossible to find flaws in the half-tier. Don't need a room? We closed it and we don't go there. Guests have arrived - here is an additional room. Unless, this is an additional place where you need to wash the windows. But for the sake of such an architectural structure, you can wash the window once again.

How to distinguish a mezzanine from an attic

The photo shows the differences, but they should be clarified. Attic they call a ready-made attic room, where construction nuances allow this.

House with an attic

Now let's take another look at the mezzanine.

The designs are very different

The superstructure is located in the central part of the building, so it looks more spectacular, and is erected without problems. If the shape of the attic copies the shape of the house without protruding beyond its limits, then the semi-tier can be rectangular, square, or cylindrical.

A terrace or balcony can be added to the attic and mezzanine.

Types of mezzanines

Let's look at an example of how it is interesting to fit a superstructure into a house.

What is the roof and mezzanine configuration

Since we have already touched on the configuration of the half-tier, explaining that it can be any, then, therefore, the roof can have any shape. Here all questions are for the imagination of the architect and for the skill of the builders.

Gable roof is the most common option

And here is the version with a pitched roof

An original approach to construction

The more complex the form, the more skill is required from the builders.

Mezzanines with access to the balcony

This is the most common solution: why not grab extra meters? The balcony is decorated with flowers, beautiful railings, and turns into a terrace.

It turns out an additional and practical decoration of the architectural form

Projects of houses with a mezzanine: the best solutions

As soon as the main floor is ready, you can start building the mezzanine. There is no need even to draw and draw a project yourself: there are many ready-made options that can be customized to your taste and housing size.

In style, it can be quite a modern palace.

For terrace lovers

How easy it is to make a one-story house with additional space without building a second floor. It turns out many times more beautiful

About the features of the mezzanine

The house was one-story, but now it has a mezzanine. Is it real? Yes. Consider an example of erecting a half-tier on top of the brickwork of a house.

The upper row of masonry at the level of the beginning of the second floor will be the basis for a monolithic reinforced concrete belt. You will need threaded rods for installation.
The concrete must be covered with roofing material. Waterproofing material you need two layers.
Construction of a wooden frame.
Wood treatment with antiseptic compounds and fire retardant.
Bars are laid on the roofing material with the help of threaded rods. The connections are secured with nuts.
At the ends of the racks, you need to cut out the thorns, having processed everything with a grinder.
Nests are made under the frame in the lower beams. The racks installed in them are fixed with jibs.
Now you can do the strapping along the top of the posts.
The frame is leveled with clamps. After that, you can decorate the walls and roof.

Further, the premises are erected similarly to any other.

Mezzanine arrangement

Let's say the owner has decided whether he will use the living space in the winter or not. The heating system and the functionality of the room depend on this.