The benefits of the top floor include: wide field of vision, which is conducive to protecting eyesight; Good ventilation and lighting effect, saving electricity for lighting in rainy days; Less affected by external noise, no noise interference from upstairs residents, no interference from neighbors in the corridor, relatively quiet; Because there are fewer people walking, the corridor is sanitary and there is more personal space; Dry in rainy season, no need for dehumidification; Less mosquitoes; Good privacy; Prices are often cheaper and so on.
At the same time, the top floor inevitably has some disadvantages: it is hot in summer and cold in winter, and it consumes more electricity and water resources in summer than low-rise units; If there is a problem with the building quality of the roof, it is the first to suffer, which is prone to water seepage and cracks; The water pressure is generally small; The top floor of high-rise residential buildings is most afraid of power failure, and the elevator operation cost and elevator maintenance cost are more; There is no elevator on the top floor, and it is very difficult to climb stairs, which is not suitable for families with elderly people.
Generally speaking, the top floor has advantages and disadvantages. So what are the tips for buying a penthouse?
One: Look at the roof. Slope roof is a kind of roof design advocated by international healthy houses now, which has good heat insulation and waterproof effect. If you want to enjoy "all other mountains look small under the sky" on the top floor, you'd better choose a penthouse with a sloping roof.
Two: Look at the design structure and materials of the top floor. The taboo of the top floor is poor thermal insulation and waterproof performance, which can't stand the temptation of price, attic and rooftop. Buyers who want to buy the top floor should pay special attention to the design structure and materials of the top floor, and can ask developers to provide relevant design and construction materials of the top floor to see if they meet the relevant building standards. If it is an existing building, you can also visually inspect the thickness of the roof insulation layer according to some lines on the top of the facade to see if it meets the requirements of general 20-25 cm thickness.
Three: check the water seepage and drainage after rainy days. If it is an existing building, it is best to go to the top floor after the rainstorm 1 hour to see if there is much water. This method can be used in spring and summer. If it is autumn and winter, the developer can provide water and pour more water on the roof to see if there is water leakage and whether the drainage is smooth.
Four: Look at the water pressure. Many top floors have high floors, insufficient water pressure and low tap water flow, which affects the ignition of gas water heaters and the convenience of life, so we must pay attention to the water pressure problem. Now you can directly check the water in the penthouse. For the buildings that have already moved in, you can learn about the water pressure from the duplex owners who have already moved in. If it is a long-term building, the developer is required to provide information such as water pipe materials.
Five: Look at the fire-fighting facilities. If there is a fire, the hot air and fire will generally rise, so the top-floor residents can't ignore the fire-fighting facilities on the top floor.
The above is Bian Xiao's introduction, I hope I can help you!