Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Having a Large Void - Disadvantages & Issues 9Sep 16, 2013 10:20 pm mwccl JB1 All valid negatives. Don't forgot heating downstairs and cooling upstairs. I personally like it, but I would add some type of automated ventilation either windows or ceiling vents as heat will get trapped in summer. What direction are the floor to ceiling windows facing? West facing would be a deal breaker for me. They are on both sides - West and East. Although, there are more on the West side. Would it help if my neighbours on both sides are also building a double storey? Can you tell me more about the "automated ventilation or ceiling vents"? Something like http://www.uniquewindowservices.com/pro ... ?pag_id=41 Electric external blinds are also a great especially west facing Re: Having a Large Void - Disadvantages & Issues 10Sep 17, 2013 2:05 pm Mine is around 6m*3.5m. I haven't had to change any of the lights as of yet. 4 LED's is plenty (+ the pendent) but I do have 21w, 1100 lumen lights. I don't have any pics of the electric roller blind sorry - but could prob take some on the weekend? Here are a few pics of my void: http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff371/travispegg/Morehead%20Avenue/livingroom4_zps46bdc2e9.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff371/travispegg/Morehead%20Avenue/livingroom3_zpsef955b9c.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff371/travispegg/Morehead%20Avenue/livingroom5_zps3a471c16.jpg I have a single outlet for the ducted system above the void so as the system runs obviously the air drops down the void. Seems to work well! 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 2438 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 8026 traditional gable roof facade - Have you did the dark and light gray color combination in facade with gray stone in facade… 0 4141 |