Discussing Myths And Reality
There are many options and choices that we need to consider while buying a flat. Locality, price and amenities are some of the significant factors that directly affect our choice of an apartment. But along with these, home buyers today are also particular about which floor they wish to live in. One particular floor about which we receive repeated queries is the top floor of our projects.
“We cannot deny that the charm of the top floors has always captivated home buyers.”
In this blog, we shall discuss the advantages of living on the top floor and at the same time, also bust the myths associated with it.
Advantages of living on the top floor
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Better view :
The top floor enjoys the most scenic views of the surroundings and becomes a vantage point for you to revel in the beauty of nature. Waking up to the rising sun and enjoying picturesque views from the balcony to watching the moonlit sky up close are some of the unparalleled benefits of living on the topmost floor.
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Better light and ventilation :
There can be no compromise with light and ventilation while choosing a flat. The top floor receives ample amount of natural lighting and breeze moving in as there are no obstructions to hinder the sunlight and wind reaching your balconies or windows compared to the shadows cast by the neighbouring buildings on the lower floor levels.
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Lower impact of street-level disturbances :
Top floors are relatively free from street-level disturbances. You will not have to deal with street lights flashing at your windowpane or a passer-by trying to get a peek inside your apartment.
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Lesser impact of dust and noise:
Top floors are saved from the foul smell or dust rising off the streets as compared to the lower floors. Also, as no neighbours are living above your floor to cause disturbances such as pushing around the furniture or foot-stomping, you get to live in a peaceful and noise-free environment.
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Access to the terrace :
If you wish to enjoy the vantage point of your apartment, the top floor gives you easy access to the terrace. These days, many builders prefer using the rooftop for building luxury amenities such as clubhouses, gyms, meditation centre, toddlers park etc. Hence, those who buy flats on the top floor get easy access to these amenities.
“Many builders including JSB prefer rooftop amenities for building luxury amenities such as games area, terrace lawn and banquet halls.”
Myths and reality-checks on the top floor
Though there are many rewards of living on the top floor of a gated community, certain myths are associated with it that dissuade buyers from investing in top floors. This is particularly why we thought it was necessary to write a blog that can break these myths and guide home buyers.
Myth 1: Top floors are hotter than lower floors.
It was true until a few years back, especially in humid regions. The terrace and building structure would tap the heat throughout the day, and in the evening, due to air pressure, the heat would rise and make the top floor two or three degrees warmer than other floors. But today, this stands as a myth, especially because there exist ample technologies that make the top floor heat-resistant. For instance, real estate developers today use heat-resistant ACC blocks to construct walls. Similarly, a solar reflective coating is done on the terrace during slab casting to make it heat resistant. There are also heat-resistant paints that keep the top floor cooler.
Myth 2: Ceiling leakage problem.
This again is a myth as reputed builders ensure proper water-proofing of the terrace area. Many waterproofing techniques are available with builders such as Cementitious Waterproofing, Liquid Waterproofing Membrane, Bituminous Membrane and more. These techniques are implemented during construction to make the terrace leakage proof.
Myth 3: The price of flats on the top floor is higher.
This is not the case with all real estate developers. Many builders, especially JSB infrastructures, follow a single rate policy for apartments irrespective of the floors. It is always better to discuss the price of the apartment and any floor-wise surcharge that is applied by a builder beforehand.
“JSB Infrastructures follow a single rate policy for apartments irrespective of the floor.”
Myth 4: Residents of top floor apartments cannot enjoy all amenities.
These days, most luxury amenities like clubhouses, gyms, meditation centre, toddlers park etc. are constructed on the terrace. The terrace offers a strategic location for jogging, exercise or meeting. This allows residents of the top floor to have better access to such amenities.
Myth 5: Elevators won’t work in case of a power cut.
This is another myth as a residential project by reputed real estate developers known for quality work will have power backup or double elevators for each tower of the apartment. This ensures that elevators are working 24×7 and no problem of accessibility is caused on any of the floors. Since 100 percent power backup for elevators is now common, living on the topmost floor is no more a problem.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are multiple advantages of staying on the top floor. Top floor apartments enjoy benefits that outweigh the disadvantages if any. This blog is an attempt to break the many age-old myths that are associated with top floors and dissuade a home buyer from investing in top-floor properties.
If you wish to invest in the top-floor apartments, do check JSB Infrastructures residential projects that have a mesmerizing views, top-notch terrace amenities, heat-resistant construction, and much more. JSB Jyoti Residency and JSB Serene Towers are a few of the well-known residential projects that have rooftop lifestyle zone allowing buyers of the top floor to have easy access to the amenities such as a meditation garden, banquet hall, and indoor play area. To know more about these projects, please visit the project page today.