05-15-2015, 11:05 AM
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Originally posted by cinnaminnacat
interesting..
i have seriously thought about stained concrete for the lanai and utility areas on the lower floor. the 2nd floor (if we go with 2 for view) is more of a problem, but rob says that tile is still possible.
we are listening to everybodys input. the site has some hi/lo spots, so house plan and site plan have to be coordinated, has some interesting possibilities, but some "issues".
how do people feel about 2 story houses in general for lower puna?
thinking about garage or carport , lanai, kitchen+ utilities, and bath on first floor + bedrooms with baths on top with view deck? there are lots of other possibilities given the site contour and that i am beginning to have problems with stairs.
A raised house is much better than a slab, because you get better ventilation, but if this is going to be your last house before ending up in a nursing home or care facility I would hesitate to get go up more than a few steps you could easily build a ramp to, in fact I would build it with a back door with a ramp to it, which will make many things easier: deliveries of furniture and appliances, movement of bulky items, and visits by anyone who uses a stroller. If one of you gets injured or ill, having that ramp could make the difference between staying in your home or going to an expensive nursing home.