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    Downlights in pitched roof

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

    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)
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    Downlights in pitched roof

    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!
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    Downlights in pitched roof

    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.
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    Downlights in pitched roof

    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?
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    Downlights in pitched roof

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

    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?
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    Downlights in pitched roof

    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...
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    Downlights in pitched roof

    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...
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    Downlights in pitched roof

    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?
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    Downlights in pitched roof

    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?
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    Downlights in pitched roof

    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!
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    Downlights in pitched roof

    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...
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    standard of tiling on new roof

    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...
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    standard of tiling on new roof

    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...
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    standard of tiling on new roof

    I'm very grateful for all your replies. Hubby has spoken to the building inspector this morning who suspects the roof will need to be redone. We will wait for their next visit to confirm this and be requesting the work be completed by a qualified roofer!
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    standard of tiling on new roof

    Thanks datarebal. If the pitch does indeed turn out to be less than 15, is this reason enough to request the whole roof be redone? We already had a half width extension with wessex tiles; our builder removed these once he realised he could do a full new roof with the Quinn tiles for the price of...
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    standard of tiling on new roof

    Thanks Makie, could you tell me what can be done to reduce the kick up around the flashing? Do you think it would be reasonable for us to ask for the entire roof to be redone? Also have you any opinion on the quinn rathmore tiles? They already appear very discoloured and look messy. Apparently...
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    standard of tiling on new roof

    Thanks again, we are going to have another roofer take a look for a second opinion before we decide what to do next. I'm a female without a single clue about roofing but everything in my gut tells me this is wrong.
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    standard of tiling on new roof

    Many thanks for your quick reply. May I ask what trade you are in and what, specifically, is shockingly bad in your opinion?
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