Cathedral ceiling in kitchen
Kel B
7 years ago
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Comments (13)I have lived in a house with a cathedral ceiling for 18 years. It is beautiful ( it lifts my spirits every day ) but there are some issues: 1. There is little between the outside roof and the inside ceiling, so make sure insulation is done at the time of the build, it is essential. 2. Heating and cooling are major issues - I have a r/c air conditioner in the back family room (single-storey section) and a fireplace in the double-storey section, with a long flue going out to the roof. The heat rises, so the hallway upstairs is lovely and cosy, but downstairs I need a fleecy jacket, a throw rug and a cat on my lap to keep me warm. A lot of houses with cathedral ceilings will have fans, the idea is to push the warm air down. I have a single fan, but I have never been convinced that it works all that well! I have wondered about putting in under-floor heating, I suspect that may be the best form of heating for these large spaces, maybe someone who has that could comment ? 3. Think about lighting! The people who built this house put lights way up in the cathedral ceiling - not very useful ( obviously not physicists, as the light is weakened by the distance it travels) and also very impractical - difficult to change the light bulbs! I waited until we were sitting in near darkness ( only one bulb functional out of 5) before calling the electrician to say I needed my light bulbs changed - despite the fact that I told him to bring his biggest ladder, he only brought a normal sized one, and had to go back into town to get a rope extension ladder ( a 20 km round trip). I think he thought I was pulling his leg. 4. Invest in a very long / very extendable cobweb brush or use surface spray inside. At times my house resembles something the Addams Family might enjoy living in, with festoons of cobwebs across the ceiling. Turning on the fan can result in a shower of cobwebs and spiders in the living room! 5. My cats love it! There is a built in cupboard which goes up to the level of the upstairs hallway, they can walk out on that and look down at us mere mortals below. There is also a very large display cabinet which has a top shelf which ends 50 cm away from the top hallway, they love jumping out on to that (my heart nearly stopped when my kitten tried it!). 6. Think about safety - make sure any children will be safe. We think one of my sons jumped / tried to climb down from the top hallway, having climbed over the bannister. We don't know for sure, no-one saw him do it, possibly he went out after one of the cats. He didn't hurt himself, thankfully. He has never done it again,either! 6. Think about orientation - my cathedral roof faces due north, perfect for lots of solar panels. Hope that all helps....See MoreCathedral Ceiling Reno
Comments (51)You never mentioned your budget that you're willing to spend. You could add a thicker fill backed insulation blanket - 50mm, 75mm or 100mm are the common thicknesses. Steep roof pitch so would need scaffolding, harnesses, etc.. which adds up quickly. Probably still not enough insulation though but probably cheapest option. Insulation under existing timber linings then reline over the top of that as some have suggested. Working at height though so would need scaffold set up again and working overhead is not fun nor easy. You could replace the roof with a sandwich panel roof. Try Versiclad or Kingspan or comparable. They have a polystyrene type of insulation between an outer metal roof sheet and a metal inner sheet. These are heat laminated together. Again different thickness available from 50mm up to 180mm is common. The 180mm has a R rating of 4.7 which is quite good. Again steep pitch, etc., probably need new ridge capping, etc.. Probably most expensive option...... Keep us all posted on your decision though!...See MoreCathedral Ceiling?
Comments (6)Cathedral ceilings can look spectacular, especially at night if they have uplighting. However, most builders quote on truss roof framing which is cost-effective. quick to install, and hidden behind a plasterboard ceiling. To go for a cathedral ceiling you will need to change to a raftered roof to have a clear, open, cathedral-like space. These are much harder to build, so a LOT more expensive. Some builders won't even build a raftered roof as they only work with truss roofs. I would do your homework with your builder regarding the difficulty and potential costs before deciding which option you prefer. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See MoreTimber Cathedral Ceiling:To paint or not to paint?! Also Kitchen Ideas
Comments (26)I really like the ceiling, as others said it gives it atmosphere and frames the view. When you say pine, I'm thinking you mean the finest of all the pines - Oregon which is fine grained and a warm honey colour. I have a cathedral ceiling and I would gladly swap my bland white faux Hamptons look with you any day! I would look at a large rug for the floor - if the budget is small, find a carpet that you like and get it edged as a rug - my favourite hack. I agree to bring in some black in the curtain rods and swap out al that cream/yellow paint for a neutral white. Your kitchen reminds me of mine circa 1998. Change the splash back to something neutral. Even white painted glass or a white textured or interestingly shaped tile. Swap out your bar stools for timber and introduce some timber elements in the kitchen to match the roof. Think chopping boards,, timber bowl for fruit, utensil holders, pot plants. Paint the walls white as well. All the creams in the world won't help the ceiling look better. you need to work with it not against it. Good luck and keep us up to date!...See MoreKat
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