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Alberta_Rose Oct 11th 2008 10:43 am
Re: House Types
 
Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 6864433)
Did that, none of those descriptions match a Bi-level.:(

Oh yes they do ...... :confused:

" Bi-Level/Split Foyer
Includes two short sets of stairs and two levels. The entry is between floors. The front door opens to a landing. One short flight of stairs leads up to the top floor; another short flight of stairs leads down. The top floor tends to be full height ceilings with the Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedrooms and Bathrooms. The lower floor often has lower ceilings and is partially below ground. However, in many modern split foyer homes the lower level is at grade, which necessitates an outdoor staircase to reach the front door. These homes often also have very high ceilings on the lower level to accommodate the home's HVAC ducting."

Steve_P Oct 11th 2008 1:28 pm
Re: House Types
 
Originally Posted by Morwenna (Post 6866434)
Oh yes they do ...... :confused:

" Bi-Level/Split Foyer
Includes two short sets of stairs and two levels. The entry is between floors. The front door opens to a landing. One short flight of stairs leads up to the top floor; another short flight of stairs leads down. The top floor tends to be full height ceilings with the Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedrooms and Bathrooms. The lower floor often has lower ceilings and is partially below ground. However, in many modern split foyer homes the lower level is at grade, which necessitates an outdoor staircase to reach the front door. These homes often also have very high ceilings on the lower level to accommodate the home's HVAC ducting."
Obviously missed that one.:o

Unfortunately I have the attention span of a gerbil these days. :(

jwsadler Oct 13th 2008 12:16 am
Re: House Types
 
Originally Posted by Judy in Calgary (Post 6864608)
I have created a Wiki article called Housing Glossary-Canada.

Please feel to add info or make changes if you disagree with my interpretation of Canadian terminology.
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I heard somewhere that in the US a bedroom is only a bedroom if it has fitted cupboards (otherwise it is a den) is this the same for Canada?

James.

jwsadler Oct 13th 2008 12:19 am
Re: House Types
 
Originally Posted by jwsadler (Post 6869938)
I heard somewhere that in the US a bedroom is only a bedroom if it has fitted cupboards (otherwise it is a den) is this the same for Canada?

James.
Sorry,

Just realised that was answered in the wiki.

James.


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