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I am gathering materials to deck a house that has a void in the building plan.
I have seen houses with void and I am concerned about the high walls and windows and the maintenance issues they pose..
As in cleaning the windows and replacing light bulbs, etc.

I feel they will soon go out of fashion, unlike the conventional deck without the void.
I also think such designs are for cathedrals and offices.

My spouse thinks the void should stay, but I need to be convinced.
What are the benefits of the void, if any?

I do not want to make a mistake.
What do you think?

It Looks to me like it's a common practice in Singapore.. Than anywhere else from what I read online.

Just try and be 100% sure why u want the void, maybe to hold meetings, relax with friends or to serve as a quick walkway..

And if y'all decide to go with it, the key would be to get a competent and certified STRUCTURAL ENGINEER to make assessment of the area and give professional advice on the right materials to use

Post in property section. Royalroy, can you help him move it?

RobinHez:
It Looks to me like it's a common practice in Singapore.. Than anywhere else from what I read online.

Just try and be 100% sure why u want the void, maybe to hold meetings, relax with friends or to serve as a quick walkway..

And if y'all decide to go with it, the key would be to get a competent and certified STRUCTURAL ENGINEER to make assessment of the area and give professional advice on the right materials to use

Thanks for the input. I actually did not ask for the void. It was the architect who put it there as a design.
I am someone who goes for function rather than form.

Nyceguy92:
Thanks for the input. I actually did not ask for the void. It was the architect who put it there as a design.
I am someone who goes for function rather than form.

That's cool then...

blank:
Post in property section. Royalroy, can you help him move it?

Done.