Recent content by Katwina

Thanks. Pretty sure they haven't used them (n) but are telling me they will be using expanding foam?

I'll try to post a pic shortly. They're just putting the sliding doors in now and I can't see that they've fitted any sort of insulation around those either (n)

Thanks so much! We actually had a lighting designer visit last night who suggested something very similar to illuminate the ceiling. So I'm feeling much more positive about that aspect of the project at least!

I'll check when they're having lunch! If they haven't are they easy enough to put in before we go any further? Have to say I dread pulling them up on anything though as they already treat me like an idiot.

I'm not sure, I'll ask hubby but I would hardly be surprised if they hadn't given 'skilled' doesn't seem to feature highly in their list of qualities. Are cavity closures a necessity?

Thanks oldbutnotdead, could you explain what you mean about the gauging? Just another example of poor work I'm guessing by our awful builders :(

Haha I did wonder if my description was a bit pants! Here is a pic of the ceiling in it's current state. I am guessing the warm roof option is a bit too late/costly to implement, but the counterbatten could be more straightforward?

Thanks celeronman, what sort of lights would you suggest? The sloping part of the ceiling is directly over where the kitchen will be so I'm conscious it needs to be well lit. The apex of the ceiling then meets a flat wall and comes down so I'm not sure a large hanging fixture would be feasible...

Thanks aptsys, so it's cutting holes in the plasterboard that is also an issue, not just cutting the insulation? I've seen insulation coverable LED lights? Sorry if I'm banging on I just had my heart set on this type of lighting but obviously need to do the right thing and don't trust our...

thanks! This is what I would like ideally. Not sure if my description of vaulted ceiling is correct? The pitch is only 15 degrees. I've seen several pics like this so I assume it can be done somehow?

Taylortwocities, I wasn't disregarding your post, but it seemed as though the suggestion was that downlights weren't the best option and there might be another lighting style that would make a better feature of the ceiling?

Thanks oldbutnotdead, have you any advice on how best to do this? We feel rather out of our depth planning lighting but realise the importance of getting it right!

We are currently having a kitchen extension with a vaulted ceiling. I would like recessed downlights if at all possible but believe this is difficult with celotex insulation. Our builder simply said they will cut out a square of insulation around each light but my own research tells me this is...

Thanks oldbutnotdead, we've now had a second opinion and our concerns were indeed founded; the wrong tiles, window flashing and lead flashing have been used, and there are potential structural concerns too. Suffice to say the entire thing will be being redone by another individual with adequate...

Ok diynoob, perhaps qualified was the wrong choice of words. I simply meant a more experienced/reputable roofer specifically rather than a builder who claims to be able to undertake all aspects of building work. Regarding next door's roof, our builder was in the process of replacing some of her...