why is the pigeon hole of last floor higher than the rest?

[kopirui]

i measured today.
is 200mm higher than all other floor.
what is the reason for this?

 

[glockman]

To allow for better air circulation in the unit. Due to the heat generated on the roof. I think.

 

[xpo2015]

just in case the watertank burst and collapse.

there is enough room to fill the water with.

 

[kopirui]

To allow for better air circulation in the unit. Due to the heat generated on the roof. I think.

isnt the roof designed and isulated against heat and water seepage?

 

[xebay11]

isnt the roof designed and isulated against heat and water seepage?

Insulation can never be as good as living one floor below the roof, so the higher ceiling is necessary.

 

[looneytan]

if the roof leak, the water will take longer to travel to the floor

 

[glockman]

isnt the roof designed and isulated against heat and water seepage?

I don't really know for sure, it's just a logical guess. Roof insulation may be there. But the top floor units are subjected to the direct heat of the sun. Ambient air temperature will be higher as compared to lower floors. Water proofing may be there too, but leaks can still happen.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

They finished building your flat and realized got extra leftover cement so they made the roof higher

 

[kopirui]

I don't really know for sure, it's just a logical guess. Roof insulation may be there. But the top floor units are subjected to the direct heat of the sun. Ambient air temperature will be higher as compared to lower floors. Water proofing may be there too, but leaks can still happen.

how does cooling work on higher ceiling?
hot air rise, cool air sink?
warmer air rise to the ceiling and still trap inside the unit for sure.
anybody can explain the science behind this risng and sinking.
i saw my friend unit and ask one of the main contractor worker.they also do not know the logic behind.

understand that hawker center have very high ceiling.but they do also have opening on the extreme top to vent off the warmer air.

 

[kopirui]

They finished building your flat and realized got extra leftover cement so they made the roof higher

dont think these bunch of greed will do that.

 

[kopirui]

if the roof leak, the water will take longer to travel to the floor

they sure have enough drianage on the roof should the tank leak

 

[eatshitndie]

reserved for basketball players.

 

[glockman]

how does cooling work on higher ceiling?
hot air rise, cool air sink?
warmer air rise to the ceiling and still trap inside the unit for sure.
anybody can explain the science behind this risng and sinking.
i saw my friend unit and ask one of the main contractor worker.they also do not know the logic behind.

understand that hawker center have very high ceiling.but they do also have opening on the extreme top to vent off the warmer air.

Hot air rises to the top. Higher ceiling allows for more separation between cool and hot air because more volume is involved. Of course you will need your windows for exhaust and inlet purposes.

 

[looneytan]

it is an elevation treatment in term of design lah, if all looks equal then no punch, must make top most higher a bit as a fullstop la, this is not only HDB, any building takes on this principle

 

[kopirui]

it is an elevation treatment in term of design lah, if all looks equal then no punch, must make top most higher a bit as a fullstop la, this is not only HDB, any building takes on this principle

this concept is for competing between who has the highest building in the world.
usually by topping or extending something high on the roof

 

[Semaj2357]

it is an elevation treatment in term of design lah, if all looks equal then no punch, must make top most higher a bit as a fullstop la, this is not only HDB, any building takes on this principle

spot on....only thing is that the utility bills are higher due more lightings and butoh units required for the aircon :o

 

[Reddog]

if the roof leak, the water will take longer to travel to the floor

All last floor ceilings of HDB flats leaks. A matter of time. No exception.

 

[kopirui]

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[LOL2015]

Waa say! kopirui loves posting stupid question! don't tell me he lives in jungle ?

 

[johnny333]

I thought that the top floor is more desirable & that it usually goes to people with connections e.g. Grass looters