The installation of elevators is not a good thing for the residents on the ground floor. They were worried that they didn't need an elevator to get around, but they would have to bear the extra cost of renovation. At the same time, they are also worried that the existence of elevators will increase the housing prices of high-rise buildings, making it difficult to realize the ground floor house where they are located. In response to this phenomenon, some places have introduced a policy of allowing residents on the ground floor to only share part of the elevator cost in the process of response, and provide economic compensation to residents on the first floor.
Expanding: Residents on the ground floor are not only facing the problem of financial burden, but also worried about the impact of elevators on the original living environment. They are worried that their quality of life will be affected, and some residents are even worried that the elevator installation process poses a threat to the housing structure and the overall safety of the old community. As a result, residents on the ground floor have raised strong opposition to the installation of elevators, which has made the renovation plan of the old community more complicated.
The elevator installation cost sharing system implemented in many areas makes high-rise residents need to bear more costs. Generally speaking, the higher the floor, the more you will incur the cost. In this way, the problem of high-rise residents bearing the cost of elevator installation is solved, and the renovation project of the old community is further promoted.
Expansion: With the continuous acceleration of urbanization, the need for the renovation of old communities is becoming increasingly prominent. As one of the key projects of the renovation of the old community, the introduction of the cost-sharing system provides a solution to the disputes of residents. Through fair and reasonable cost distribution, conflicts between residents can be reduced and community harmony and stability can be promoted.
Although the installation of elevators can theoretically solve the travel problems of residents in old communities and promote the development of the local economy, it has caused many problems in practice. Some residents, especially those on the upper floors, began to regret the completion of the elevator installation. The main reasons include high elevator repair and maintenance costs, affected lighting and ventilation, noise nuisance, and the impact on the life of the house.
Expansion: The installation of elevators solves the problem of inconvenient travel for residents in old communities and improves the quality of life of residents. However, the ensuing problems such as high maintenance costs and deterioration of the quality of the living environment have gradually become prominent. While residents enjoy the convenience, they also feel a lot of inconvenience, which makes them start to doubt and regret the decision to install the elevator.
Residents may not have fully considered the subsequent maintenance costs when deciding to install elevators. The repair and maintenance costs of elevators are considerable, and the long-term burden is a big pressure for many families. This has also led some residents to believe that the convenience of installing an elevator is not worth paying for the high cost of repairs.
Expansion: As a high-tech equipment, the elevator has high repair and maintenance costs and needs a professional maintenance team to maintain it. For some residents of old communities with average economic conditions, the additional maintenance costs not only increase the financial burden, but also add uncertainty to family life, which is one of the reasons why some residents regret installing elevators.
The installation of elevators in old houses often affects the lighting and ventilation of the original houses. Due to the recessed design of the elevator, it will block the light of the original windows, making the interior dark and damp. This has had a certain impact on the living environment of residents, and has also become one of the reasons why some residents regret installing elevators.
Expansion: In the process of installing elevators, it is often necessary to renovate the exterior wall of the building, which involves the problem that the original windows and vents are blocked. The resulting lack of lighting and ventilation has a direct impact on the quality of life of residents. Lack of light and poor air circulation can lead to dampness in the room, increasing the discomfort of the home environment, which in turn triggers negative emotions among residents about the installation of elevators.
The operation of elevators often produces noise, especially at night when residents are resting, which may be disturbed by the noise of elevator operation. Some residents prefer a quiet environment for a lunch break, and the noise of the elevator breaks their tranquility. This made some residents think that the installation of elevators has brought trouble to their living environment and began to regret it.
Expanding: The noise generated during the operation of the elevator not only affects the daily rest of residents, but also may exacerbate the conflict between community residents. Especially at night, elevator noise has a more prominent impact on people with mild insomnia. Residents' difficulty sleeping at night not only affects their physical health, but also causes mental illness, which is one of the reasons why some residents regret installing elevators.
The installation of elevators requires the renovation of old houses, which may accelerate the aging of the house structure and affect the service life of the house for the original building that has been in disrepair for a long time. Once there is a safety hazard in the elevator, it may lead to the risk of demolition of the entire building. Considering the safety and stability of the house, some residents began to reflect on whether it was worth sacrificing the life of the house for the convenience of the elevator.
Expansion: Although the installation of elevators in old houses provides convenience for residents, it is difficult to avoid damage to the structure of the house. In particular, when the exterior wall of the building is penetrated and expanded, it is likely to affect the original structure of the house and shorten the service life of the building. Some subtle design and construction issues may become apparent later in many ways, leaving residents to begin to regret their decision to install elevators.
As part of urban renewal, the installation of elevators in old houses has many positive significance in concept, but there are also many problems in actual operation. Residents face many challenges while enjoying convenience due to excessive maintenance costs, affected living environment, noise disturbances, and housing safety issues. Therefore, in addition to considering convenience, it is also necessary to fully evaluate the impact on the quality of life of residents and the building itself when renovating the elevator of an old house, and find a more balanced solution. Only on the basis of comprehensive consideration can we better promote the transformation of old communities and achieve the long-term development goal of urban renewal.