Alfresco roof dilemma
Felicity
2 months ago
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Comments (28)@Lynne: thank you for your thoughts and comments. This house was built with some feng shui in mind, thus these roof lines - and roof orientation. We are aware that those columns are in the way. At a first glance, the one in front of that two panel door is not load bearing, this could be removed (seriously-who on earth places a pillar in front of a sliding door?!?!?!). The other one on must remain while both on the balcony are required; although we're planning on redesigning the balcony, thus can remove/ change the location on those columns/pillars can be reinforced and then moved. We're using a 3D software (sketch up or Revit) to play with potential designs to get a feel for the look (as we don't want to waste the time of a drafts person) before commissioning someone. Although I believe we will require a designer/ assistance of where items such as the BBQ could be build (kitchen faces the SE side of the house) to ensure a good flow inside out of the house... Thanks again! Much appreciated ;-)...See MoreAlfresco dilemma
Comments (6)Do your plans mention the step-down? By the time you pave the area the step will reduce significantly, by the time you add lawn the step with again reduce. Paver thickness + paving sandbed + compacted base all add up quickly....See MoreBest alfresco solution for north facing living and entertaining
Comments (6)Thank you very much for your suggestions. I do like the idea of the indoor flowing out to the outdoor so not sure a separate alfresco would suit. Something a bit off center towards the western end may work. I am also loving the idea of skylights in the house roof. Also considering keeping the main roof structure as is and adding a flyover roof for the alfresco that is quite high and slopes up to the north... I thought if not enough sun gets into the house in winter I could put a couple of skylights or translucent strips near the house end of the flyover....See MoreDilemma : Side wall or not for the external alfresco ?
Comments (7)I think I remember that question, the plan looks the same. Something about a half wall, whether the bbq was going to be built in and needed to back onto a wall, is there a nice view or privacy required from neighbours, I think there was a lengthy discussion. I'm not sure my thoughts have changed, and additional information is confusing, is the house now built, you have tiled the alfresco but the gas point is still to be installed?...See MoreFelicity
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