repurposing by remodeling “remodeling – finding the diamond in the rough” by david mcknight
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Repurposing By Remodeling
“Remodeling – Finding the Diamond in the
Rough”
By David McKnight
The Existing Church Building
1) Common misconception – If we remodel we will have to spend money to bring the entire building up to code.
The Existing Church Building
2) Common Fact – An abandoned box
building that is less than 20 years old can
provide ministry space for pennies on the
dollar.
Key Factors in Determining the Facts to Remodel Your Existing Church
1) Quality of the building, “The sins of the father…”
a) Existing space
b) Good structural integrity vs. Poor workmanship issues
c) Well maintained vs. older problems
Key Factors in Determining the Facts to Remodel Your Existing Church
2) Structure
a) Solid foundation
b) Roof integrity
c) Clear spans provide flexibility
d) Load capacity for large crowds
e) Concerns
Key Factors in Determining the Facts to Remodel Your Existing Church
3) Infrastructure
a) HVAC; newer units provide better energy efficiency and less maintenance
b) Plumbing; large restrooms are a significant advantage
Key Factors in Determining the Facts to Remodel Your Existing Church
c) Large electric service
d) Sprinklers
e) Fire Alarms provide safety
Key Factors in Determining the Facts to Remodel Your Existing Church
4) Location
a) Larger properties provide space of unforeseen needs
Key Factors in Determining the Facts to Remodel Your Existing Church
5) Zoning
a) Signs
b) Parking
c) Facelift
d) Change of setbacks
e) Change of use
Key Factors in Determining the Facts to Remodel Your Existing Church
6) Building Code
a) Besides infrastructure
b) Americans with Disabilities Act
Key Factors in Determining the Facts to Remodel Your Existing Church
c) Egress issuesi. Stairs
ii. Halls
iii. Travel distance
Converting a Non Church Structure into a Church
Key Factors In Determining The Facts Of Buying To Remodel
Key Factors in Determining the Facts of Buying to Remodel
1) Age and condition of building
a) A newer facility can be less costly to remodel
b) The older the problems are the more expensive they can be to fix
Key Factors in Determining the Facts of Buying to Remodel
2) Structure
a) Solid foundation
b) Roof integrity
c) Clear spans are flexible
d) Load capacity
e) Concerns
Key Factors in Determining the Facts of Buying to Remodel
3) Infrastructure
a) HVAC
b) Plumbing
c) Electric
d) Sprinklers
e) Fire Alarms
Key Factors in Determining the Facts of Buying to Remodel
4) Location
a) Do you have enough land to meet your
needs
Key Factors in Determining the Facts of Buying to Remodel
5) Zoning
a) Change of use
b) Change of the zoning code
c) Signs
d) Parking
e) Face-lift
Key Factors in Determining the Facts of Buying to Remodel
6) Building Code
a) Besides infrastructure
b) Americans with Disabilities Act
Key Factors in Determining the Facts of Buying to Remodel
c) Egress issuesi. Stairs
ii. Halls
iii. Travel distance
The Church that Needs a Face-Lift
“The aesthetics of our churches communicate
as much about who we are and what we
believe as any sermon or doctrine or
theology”. (Pagitt, 2010)
The Church that Needs a Face-Lift
1) Flooring and paint
a) Foyer
b) Restrooms
c) Kids classes
d) Worship Center
The Church that Needs a Face-Lift
2) Counters and cabinets
3) Exterior appearance
Cost of Remodel
1) Face-lift
2) Remodel for better function
3) Structure or infrastructure needs
4) Code issues
Cost of Remodel
5) Tear down & rebuild
6) Adding the balcony
7) Gauge the disruption
Factors to Determine if it is Right for You
1) Cost of new
a) Land
b) Building
c) Time
2) Gauge the impact of the improvement, function, seats, etc.
Factors to Determine if it is Right for You
“Change only matters if it’s based in an
understanding of why that change is
needed.” (Pagitt, 2010)
Factors to Determine if it is Right for You
3) The building can be a lid to growth
a) Stewardship
b) Function
c) Resources available
d) Urgency