I'm building a G+2 house and would appreciate a second opinion on this beam plan.

My main question is about the top-right corner of the drawing (highlighted by the multiple narrow downslab sections along the right exterior wall).

I'm wondering:

• Are these downslabs structurally necessary?
• Could the main beam (SB2) be pushed all the way to the exterior wall instead, eliminating some or all of these downslabs?
• Would extending the beam be a better structural solution, or is there a reason the engineer may have chosen this design?

I need some advice from people who have experience with O General ACs or AC repairs.

I have an O General 1.5 Ton Split AC (Model: ASGG18CGTA) that I purchased in 2019. Honestly, it has been a troublesome AC almost from day one.

Issues I've faced

• Cooling has always felt weak. Even when it was new, it never cooled as well as my LG 1.5T AC that I bought in 2020. The difference has always been noticeable.
• Gas has been refilled 3 times in 6 years. This makes me suspect there's a slow refrigerant leak somewhere.
• Last year, the PCB failed. I got it repaired through Urban Company.
• The repaired PCB failed again within 3 months, so UC repaired it again under warranty.
• Now, the PCB has failed yet again.

Current dilemma

A brand-new PCB replacement will cost around ₹15,000–16,000.

Considering:

• Weak cooling since the beginning
• Multiple refrigerant refills
• Repeated PCB failures
• The AC is now about 6 years old

I'm wondering whether it makes sense to spend another ₹15-16k on it.

Would you:

1. Replace the PCB and continue using it. Also get it checked for leaks and gas refill (+2-3K) = Total 18K to fix everything.
2. Sell the AC as-is and buy a new LG AC instead?

Has anyone had similar reliability issues with O General, or am I just unlucky with this unit?

I'd really appreciate hearing what you'd do in my situation.

Hi everyone,

I'm building a G+2 house and need some advice on a few internal openings (highlighted in red in the floor plan snippets below).

My structural drawings currently show a lintel beam at 8 ft, while the finished ceiling height will be 10.5 ft. These openings are:

1. Bedroom → Dresser passage
2. Dining → Wash/Vanity area
3. Kitchen → Utility opening

There won't be any doors at any place I've marked.

I'm trying to decide between:

Option A: Keep a lintel at 8 ft and have a standard-height opening below it.

Option B: Leave these openings open all the way up to the ceiling (10.5 ft) to create a more spacious and connected feel.

Hi everyone,

I'm building a G+2 house and need some advice on a few internal openings (highlighted in red in the floor plan snippets below).

My structural drawings currently show a lintel beam at 8 ft, while the finished ceiling height will be 10.5 ft. These openings are:

1. Bedroom → Dresser passage
2. Dining → Wash/Vanity area
3. Kitchen → Utility opening

There won't be any doors at any place I've marked.

I'm trying to decide between:

Option A: Keep a lintel at 8 ft and have a standard-height opening below it.

Option B: Leave these openings open all the way up to the ceiling (10.5 ft) to create a more spacious and connected feel.

Room is 13' x 10'6" and I'll be spending 8–10 hours/day working here.

A few considerations:

• I'll have one L-shaped desk (ignore the 2 workstations shown).
• The windows are on the west-facing wall.
• I'd like to maximize natural light, but avoid monitor glare.
• The sofa + TV will be used for occasional couch gaming.
• I'd prefer to keep the PC close enough to the TV for an easy HDMI connection.

Layout 1 seems to satisfy most of my requirements, but it makes the TV unit a bit tricky because the TV would partially overhang from the wardrobe/back wall rather than being centered on a full wall.

Which layout would you choose and why? Any concerns about ergonomics, room flow, lighting, or desk placement that I'm missing?

Thanks! I've been looking at these plans for too long and need some fresh eyes

Room is 13' x 10'6" and I'll be spending 8–10 hours/day working here.

A few considerations:

• I'll have one L-shaped desk (ignore the 2 workstations shown).
• The windows are on the west-facing wall.
• I'd like to maximize natural light, but avoid monitor glare.
• The sofa + TV will be used for occasional couch gaming.
• I'd prefer to keep the PC close enough to the TV for an easy HDMI connection.

Layout 1 seems to satisfy most of my requirements, but it makes the TV unit a bit tricky because the TV would partially overhang from the wardrobe/back wall rather than being centered on a full wall.

Which layout would you choose and why? Any concerns about ergonomics, room flow, lighting, or desk placement that I'm missing?

Thanks! I've been looking at these plans for too long and need some fresh eyes