Ceiling height question...
bekkyboo7
9 years ago
Featured Answer
Comments (12)
Related Discussions
Stacked Bond Full Height Wall Tile Layout Question
Comments (1)I was taught to always have the cut tiles at the bottom....See MoreClerestory Windows dilemma - what ceiling height is required?
Comments (1)There are so many variables and ways to build things. Building succesfully is very much working well in three dimensions and understanding the structure, and the waterproofing required in three dimensions. Your question suggest that you are only thinking in terms of heights and brick courses, but there are lots of other things happening that would suggest that you get a section of the house and post it with dimensions. Most building professionals work in millimetrres rather than brick coursing. So converting your dimensions to millimetres - 28 courses is 2400mm, which is the minimum height for a habitable room ceiling. Six courses of brickwork is 514mm for the window opening, however your glazed area will be less than this due to the width of the window frame. Your 3 courses of brickwork which is 257mm should be enough for most steel lintels, unless you have a really wide opening for a window? You also need to allow for flashing if the clerestorey is above another roof running into the same wall - if this is the case you may need the full 47 courses. I would be asking your designers why they need 47 courses, as it is a lot higher, and there may be problems with setback issues? Is it a flashing issue? Is it a window opening width and lintel issue. I am afraid you haven't really supplied enough information or images to explain about the clerestorey window so it is impossible to answer precisely. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls and Dr Retro Virtual Visist...See More3m indoor ceiling height and 2.7m outdoor ceiling height
Comments (6)Is there a particular reason you want to lower the alfresco height ? If I had to make a choice , I'd almost prefer to go for 2.7 indoors , 3 metre alfresco , because thats where you want that open feeling , the luxury of space and height , moreso in in an alfresco . As far as being noticed , the only time it wouldn't be too noticable ( IMO ) is if the alfresco floor was lower than the house level -- if you step 'outside' through a standard or sliding door , and the roof feels lower , I suspect you would notice it . That , afterall , is why you go for a 3 metre inside height , to feel open and spacious ....See MoreEntrance door height for 2.7m hoght ceiling
Comments (12)Thanks for your comments guys! @siriuskey that's what I am thinking. But just not sure how would it look if I have the front door 2040 high with the highlight window above so hopefully in total as per the picture it would give the look of 2340 height and then will keep all the other doors 2340 high Just not sure if that would look good or not @dreamer i actually really like the door in the picture without any glass panel. But at the same time I also want some light coming through our north facing entrance that's why thought of the highlight window above It would be really good if I can get a side light with this 1200 wide door then I am happy to keep all the doors 2340 high...See Moreangelasusanm
9 years agoLSDesign
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoAustere Hamlet
3 years agooklouise
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoUser
3 years agoC P
3 years agoangelasusanm
3 years agoAdrienne D
3 years agoAdrienne D
3 years ago
Our New Home Coach