Tråd: Complete renovation AB Elementhus

Hey together, first of all, I'm sorry to write in English in this forum, but there is such an amount of knowledge about AB Elementhus, that I had to use this opportunity. I just bought an AB Elementhus in Germany from 67. Now I’m on my way of giving new live to it. This includes a full renovation, from the floor to the ceiling. I already found some of the amazing topics here regarding similar project. There is an architect supporting my renovation, but in contrast to you guys here he never worked with an AB Elementhus bevor. I have a couple of questions: 1. Has anyone placed a completely new window in a not load-bearing wall, and if so what’s important to follow? 2. As I read in other topics: If I replace the old windows it’s important to preserve the frame and the wooden beams between the windows because that’s where the load rests on 3. Where have you placed your eclectics? I don’t want to place it under the ceiling because I don’t want to lose room height You find a

Summer 2020 we renewed the facade on the front. We kept the metal film, mounted 4x2 'regel' and then vertical 'ohyvlat virke'. Painted with Glor-Isol rödfärg. Also replaced the 'vindskydd' and new 'foder' around the windows. Now two sides (left with 'altan' and front) of the house are good-looking.

Old (shortly after we bought the house) and Current views