Principles of apartment and house renovation

The restoration process includes two main steps. Infrastructure reconstruction (repair or change of plumbing and electricity, etc.) and building decoration reconstruction (interior design changes) that you choose according to your needs and goals. Usually, the renovation of the old building is done with the following goals: 1. Improving space efficiency 2. Increasing the resistance and strength of the building 3. Eliminating defects and problems 4. Diversity in architecture and interior decoration 5. Changing the building map 6. Design and planning of building renovation

Before we examine the difference between reconstruction and renovation, we must first familiarize ourselves with the concept of each. Renovation means restoring the current form of the building to a more optimal state. For example, renovation is the replacement and upgrading of existing components to meet existing architectural standards without changing the original original design. Renovation projects are usually carried out with the aim of increasing the value of the building at the sale stage, and it is shorter than other construction projects and requires less budget. Building renovation has no or very little impact on the layout and structure of a building structure. In order to renovate the building, first things like the age of the building, existing conditions and its structure are examined. In terms of engineering and architecture, the renovation process includes: Design and planning: At this stage, the parts of the building that need renovation are identified and the designer prepares a general outline of it.

Repair: In this step, structures that are damaged or destroyed return to their original form. For example, if the lighting or plumbing equipment is damaged, there are cracks on the wall, or if there is a need to strengthen the old roof of the building, they will all be fixed.

Beautification: This stage is done with the aim of improving and improving the quality and appearance of the interior; For example, painting the walls, surface treatment of wooden parts, floor covering, tiling, changing the layout of the house in Iranian style, etc. are done at this stage.

Substitution: Equipment and hardware that cannot be renewed should be replaced with new ones, especially if it concerns electrical appliances and systems. For example, building smartness takes place at this stage.

Next, to further examine the difference between renovation and renovation, we must reach a comprehensive and precise definition of renovation. Reconstruction of the building is done with the aim of general and fundamental changes of the house and ultimately increases the strength of the building and its useful life. Sometimes this work is also called remodeling. In the reconstruction of the building, usually works such as demolishing the wall or creating a new internal blade, repairing wall holes with original material, changes in facilities and ventilation and cooling-heating devices, tiling the floor or walls, changing doors and windows, etc. Some changes that are in the field of building renovation require a municipal permit, such as:

According to the definitions we mentioned of the two architectural processes of reconstruction and renovation, the difference between these two has been determined to a great extent. For a better summary, we have summarized the difference between renovation and renovation as follows: 1. Reconstruction is associated with changing the form and decoration and basic design of the building, while renovation is not like that 2. Renovation does not require a municipal permit, but to make some changes in the renovation, a permit must be obtained first 3. Renovation can be done with a much lower budget and is done faster Usually, buildings that are worn out and past their useful life, or because of some accidents and natural disasters, the building form is messed up, or when there is a need to redesign and change the use of a space or building, reconstruction should be done, while renovation is not like this. In the reconstruction of villas and all residential, commercial and office buildings, the main goal is to increase the strength and life of the building, while the renovation focuses more on the aspects of external beauty and the replacement of worn out parts and structures with new ones. If you still doubt that your current building needs renovation or renovation, you can ask the experts of Decorna Group for help. During the consultation, based on your expectations and needs, the amount of budget and time at your disposal, as well as the extent of changes, the age of the building and its plan, and the type of use, future plans for the building and the required permits, the best option will be suggested.