Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Dec 06, 2011 4:08 pm Hi everyone, I've done some trolling in hope of finding this answer but with no avail! If there is one, please point me in the right direction. Now.... My partner & I are looking to build on a block we have just purchased, but we had not realised just how much of a slope it had! (3.1m across the block, with some from back to front also).. We had a two story design we really wanted to go ahead with, but due to slope it would take a lot of cut and fill.... we considered split level but it seems way too many stairs for our liking. I was curious, as i've seen it done on other blocks but not sure what the process is, when they raise the slab with brickwork to make a level base, and then fill it with ?sand or fill, and place the slab on TOP of this. Does anyone know what it is called? or any more info about this.... costs, quality, etc. If it meant we could build our dream home with limited internal stairs, I would be thrilled! however i'm sure its not that easy... I'll try and upload the floorplans we are considering later tonight for some opinions. Cheers, Jo Blog: http://matt-and-jo.blogspot.com.au/ Purchased Block: August 2011, Block Settled: Dec, 2011 Contract Signed: 28/6/12, Site Works Started: 9/11/12 Re: Slab options on a sloped block 2Dec 06, 2011 9:23 pm Yes, what you described is called a "dropped edge beam" slab (DEB). What is the height difference on the building platform (= this is the area where the house will sit, basically the footprint of the house)? A DEB slab might not be suitable if it's too high. You may need a split slab (aka internal stairs). My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... Re: Slab options on a sloped block 3Dec 06, 2011 10:18 pm On one plan with Big M, there was a 2.6m fall across the building envelope, side to side with some front to back. It's mainly the front left corner we want to raise to avoid too much fill. Small set of internal stairs are fine but one builder suggested a full flight of stairs right inside the front door which we weren't keen on as all you could see was stairs. Blog: http://matt-and-jo.blogspot.com.au/ Purchased Block: August 2011, Block Settled: Dec, 2011 Contract Signed: 28/6/12, Site Works Started: 9/11/12 Re: Slab options on a sloped block 4Dec 07, 2011 6:29 pm Hmmm, if you could make a nice feature of that situation - even a long set of stairs won't look bad at all (not sure about daily usage) - like that builder said, maybe make that room a big grand entry with stairs incorporated. Well, it still depends on which other rooms can you fit downstairs (if any) and which rooms can you fit upstairs. If the downstairs would remain relatively small, maybe plan it for the garage, laundry and the grand entry (and maybe a study / spare nook if there is room) ... Dunno, just tossing ideas without seeing any plans or knowing what type of house have you planned, budget, single or multi storey etc etc ... My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... Re: Slab options on a sloped block 5Dec 08, 2011 1:08 am Completely understand! I have started another thread with some floorplans, feel free to have a look. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=52909&p=809358#p809358 Thanks for your suggestions! Very helpful. Blog: http://matt-and-jo.blogspot.com.au/ Purchased Block: August 2011, Block Settled: Dec, 2011 Contract Signed: 28/6/12, Site Works Started: 9/11/12 Re: Slab options on a sloped block 6Dec 08, 2011 7:47 am I have a sloping block of about 2.8 metres from front to back. My house is very wide but only 10 metres or so deep. Rather than bulding the cheapest thing to get the house going today, think a little forward. I used brickwork and then a suspended slab. Cost a bit more. I also made sure that the house and footings were build so that in the future, if I want, I can get a complete 3 metre height by building underneath. No new external walls required. Some dirt needs to be removed, but that is not too difficult. So, one day if I wish I can extend without adding anything to the outside and relatively cheaply. Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Any recommendations for builders for a KDRB in North Warrandyte ? Thanks 0 3479 Standard uninsulated double brick has an R value of around 0.7. An insulated standard 90mm stud timber frame can have an R value of around 2.7. Even if you insulate a… 17 12053 Hi there, I'm a conplete newbie to this, but I'm looking to put a floor down in my 6x9m shed. It's currently sitting on a 100mm thick concrete perimeter (dirt floor… 0 6468 |