Elevator knowledge


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Zhihu: Is it necessary to install an elevator in a villa?


  There are several points to note:
  1. Age of family members. Older members need it more than younger ones, this is self-explanatory;
  2. Height difference. This is the most easily overlooked factor. An extreme example: 9 meters from the first floor to the second floor vs 6 meters from the first floor to the third floor. Can you say that climbing to the second floor is easier? This is not just a hypothesis. The floor height of villas is generally higher than that of townhouses. Villas have at least one floor with a 4-meter ceiling height, and other floors generally exceed 3 meters, while townhouses, including the floor slab, are at most 3 meters;
  3. Frequency of going up and down stairs. The master bedroom in a villa is usually on the top floor or the second-to-top floor, while the kitchen and living room are downstairs. The number of times one goes up and down stairs per day varies from person to person. This is different for single-story houses. Even on the 100th floor, one only needs to move around on a flat surface after taking the elevator.
  4. Stair inclination. Simply put, how steep the stairs are. Many small villas have relatively steep and narrow stairs due to space constraints, while those in single-story houses are generally not too steep. With the stair treads and risers within the standard range, the stairs are relatively comfortable to walk on.
  5. Carrying things. Well, some people may say that they have a maid, and I don't disagree.
  6. Financial considerations. This depends on one's budget. Everyone knows their own financial situation. Annual maintenance fees are around 4000. The construction of the hoistway costs money, and there are the costs of decorating the outside of the hoistway; If it is an integrated frame type, there is the cost of the frame itself.
  7. Noise. Except for screw-type elevators, others don't have much of a problem. Poor quality or installation is a different story.