Rick Dipper wrote in message . ..
On 3 Oct 2004 05:09:57 -0700, (Graham)
wrote:

would be 'ridiculous' to put in a solid concrete floor - because the
height from ground to floor level is 85cm.

..85m... you couldnt dig down to make that 1.85m could you? Could be
kinda handy, free up your spare room etc.


A second related question: should we have the floor flush with the
inside of the house, and hence have more steps and a higher wall
outside. Or would one step down into the conservatory be acceptable,

you tell us, would it be acceptable for you?

The general rule of thumb is
1. try to avoid steps in floors, as theyre a real sod if you get real
ill, and people do get real ill in old age.
2. but if ya have to have one to get things to fit, so be it.

allowing a lower wall and one fewer step outside - perhaps improving
the external apperance?

I'd probably keep the floors level and dig down for another room
beneath. The underground wont be seen from outside, so you can make it
from poured concrete, concrete block, or whatever very low cost method
you want. .85m gives you windows as well.


Regards, NT