Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 19, 2022 12:52 am Hi All I need some help in the design of the void within Savoy 40, at first our desision was to close the void, after several visits to dispaly houses we decided to keep it, now we have two options, Option 1 is to keep it as is with stair rail, Option 2 is to put a wall with a large fixed windows (21x24), we tried to visualise the arrangement in option 2 since there are no display houses with this option and we came up with the following photos. I need your option on both options Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Regards Re: Porter Davis - Savoy 40 - Void Design 2Jun 19, 2022 9:52 am Egdissapointedowner ehma6916 Hi All I need some help in the design of the void within Savoy 40, at first our desision was to close the void, after several visits to dispaly houses we decided to keep it, now we have two options, Option 1 is to keep it as is with stair rail, Option 2 is to put a wall with a large fixed windows (21x24), we tried to visualise the arrangement in option 2 since there are no display houses with this option and we came up with the following photos. I need your option on both options Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Regards I much prefer the stair rail only, what is your reason for not wanting the void? I think voids make the house so spacious and light. I'm not a builder though, personal preference. Thanks for your reply, I want to close it because of the noise Re: Porter Davis - Savoy 40 - Void Design 3Jun 19, 2022 6:09 pm The noise transmission aspect of a void has already been mentioned. How would the void impact heating and cooling? Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 12320 Not sure if that works? I was told the issue is the headspace clearance requirement on step 4. My builder is proposing shifting the beam 310mm towards the kitchen...I'm… 2 2486 To me, that's what it looks like: poor backfilling and/or compaction. The width is about 1000mm maybe. That conduit in the photo is for the NBN. The water is about… 4 8036 |