A flat may look bright and airy on a site visit but will it feel the same on a muggy evening or a week of incessant rain? While short-listing flats in Kottayam see through the beauty and make sure that your choice of the floor plan and its facing will not disturb your day-to-day life and sense of privacy for years together.
What floor to choose?
Lower floors are perfect for the aged or little ones who find stairs to be an obstacle. However think twice before selecting the floor facing the road. Higher floors are best avoided in case of poor lift connections and inadequate backup power. Middle floors usually offer a good compromise between accessibility and privacy without sacrificing the view.
In Kottayam when it comes to picking which floor to buy think in terms of your family needs. For example people belonging to a certain age group or walking disabled would find living on a higher floor without an elevator to be taxing. On the other hand buying a flat on the first floor might mean dealing with stray animals noise and lack of privacy.
While comparing options within a builder’s project try visiting the home at different times to see for yourself the extent of noise and light penetration in the flat.
What facing to choose?
A home facing a particular direction allows specific rooms to get exposed to daylight which in turn has an effect on the temperature of these rooms. Buyers in Kerala need to keep this in mind while choosing their floor plans considering there are several tropical days in a year.
East facing homes are ideal for people who love to witness glorious mornings as they offer ample scope for natural lighting. West facing homes on the other hand have to contend with the evening sun which could be a problem if the flat’s windows happen to face the road. North-facing homes tend to stay fairly lit up while south facing ones offer loads of light and also heat.
The aforementioned points are only indicative as the interiors are controlled to a large extent by the balconies windows and surrounding structures. Vasthhu purists however will still want to pick the east western or northern directions keeping in mind the direction of entrance doors.
Other factors
Your home needs to have a good cross-ventilation to keep the indoor air circulating and refresh itself regularly. Another thing to watch out for would be the drainage and moisture inside the house. When it comes to Kerala monsoon and rains it is something that one wants to stay away from.
While selecting a builder in Kottayam and picking flats in Kochi it is recommended that buyers do not go just by the feel of the model home or the assurances of the builder. Ask to see the completed flats in the builder’s other projects and if possible, talk to residents living there about their experience in terms of maintenance water supply lift performance and monsoon concerns.
Make sure the finished floors you are considering have appropriate water proofing treatment and protection while talking to the builders in Kochi.
The choice is yours
The choice of the floor plan and its facing determine whether you home will remain comfortable cosy and breezy throughout the year or remain stuffy and hot with no respite even during the monsoon. Always compare the actual floor plans of different builders in Kottayam when on a short-listing mission and ask targeted questions pertaining to drainage electricity lift performance cross-ventilation etc before booking a flat.