Browse Forums Building A New House Re: kitchen options with PD raised floor?? 4Mar 31, 2008 11:10 am JoBen hey rel, we are planning to have it and i was jsut wondering how it went for durabilty etc. i think it looks great!! Ahhh PD have raised floors i quite a few of their homes. They look fabulous They survive ok their display homes with hundreds of feet clmabering over them. As long as they are structurally sound you shouldn't have any problems. Re: kitchen options with PD raised floor?? 6Apr 02, 2008 8:18 pm All I can see with the kitchen on the platform is a whole lot of trouble!
Lots of potential for tripping and falling whilst carrying hot, boiling liquids or food..... hmmmmm I think it looks interesting but just not safe... Just my 2 cents Fiona Re: kitchen options with PD raised floor?? 7Apr 02, 2008 8:45 pm I must admit I do not like them at all and totally agree with Talinsmum.
A house on our estate took a long time to sell, it had a raised kitchen platform and all I could focus on was how dangerous it looked. I never critise any ideas that people have on this forum because we are all different and unique, but this to me is purely a safety issue Mrs B Re: kitchen options with PD raised floor?? 8Apr 02, 2008 9:05 pm my cousin is a physio ( but he never give me a massage! ) and he does believe the platform will bring household accident, e.g. a small kids toy hidden from your vision when you stepping down with hot pot in hands ,
so i agree with the former post. i think PD put merbau or jarrah or iron bark timber floating floorboard so durability should be ok but again, it is totally a personal preference Re: kitchen options with PD raised floor?? 9Apr 02, 2008 9:30 pm thanks for the feedback guys, as we have a little tyke- it may be worth reconsidering.
I guess though it's no different to a sunken lounge etc- Hmm lots to think about Does anyone actually have one?? Re: kitchen options with PD raised floor?? 10Apr 03, 2008 7:25 am JoBen I guess though it's no different to a sunken lounge etc- Hmm lots to think about actually I think its a lot different - whilst the tripping hazard is the same for both - the level of risk for the raised kitchen is a lot higher due to the daily preparation of hot foods and liquids...... But it really comes down to what you want? if you want the raised kitchen and you're not a clutz (like I am ) then go for it, I just wouldn't have it in my house.... Fiona I asked this question of one of the forum's resident cabinet makers who may/may not wish to identify himself to answer other questions if he sees this, but the rersponse… 3 7731 CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor Area internal face of wall. Reading thru CDC Housing Code 3, lets take a lot 915sqm.… 0 16567 isn't a garage level with the rest of the house a given? pretty sure they 'came around' long time ago. if you have a flat block, the garage is usually level with the rest… 1 17528 |