I had submitted my permit application, assuming I would NOT have ceiling lights. Instead I had advised a system of what I call beam lights, which is basically wall outlets placed on the walls up above the bottom of the exposed beam; they can each feed a track light or a hanging light fixture.
Since then, Mark has been suggested that we put in a lot of recessed lights.
So my question is whether it is possible - and feasible, legal, etc. - to install any kind of recessed lighting within the "sandwich'ed" ceiling/roof construction of (from bottom to top) 1.5" ceiling/roof decking (2x8 T&G), 5/8" plywood, 4-1/2" rigid foam, 1/2" denseboard, roofing membrane. I really don't know what kind of wiring can be run up there, and I know very little about LED lights.
I know that conventional recessed housings are way to tall. What I am wondering is if modern low voltage or LED lighting will allow much more shallow housing.
As far as I know, there is really nothing in the residential market that fit my requirement. But I did find some commercial product series, like PDQ lighting, Solavanti (it looks like Solavanti might be included in the offerings from PDQ), and Wiedamark.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
It has been soooooo long since i last posted here
... I will try to catch up
But here are the major events, in reverse chronology:
Sept. 17, 09: Besides some hiccups on the shipping (I had to change shipping company 2 days before the container was packed), the windows got properly inserted into a 20' container - they are now waiting in Aarhus Harbor for a Japanese ship to sail them to Oakland
Aug 28, 09: The 3-4 contenders for the general contract, was gradually reduced to 2 and then 1. Mark is currently contacted to do the first round (up til window installation).
Aug 13, 09: I got my building permit
Aug 4, 09: I finalized the window order and got Simon engaged to come and help with the installation
But here are the major events, in reverse chronology:
Sept. 17, 09: Besides some hiccups on the shipping (I had to change shipping company 2 days before the container was packed), the windows got properly inserted into a 20' container - they are now waiting in Aarhus Harbor for a Japanese ship to sail them to Oakland
Aug 28, 09: The 3-4 contenders for the general contract, was gradually reduced to 2 and then 1. Mark is currently contacted to do the first round (up til window installation).
Aug 13, 09: I got my building permit
Aug 4, 09: I finalized the window order and got Simon engaged to come and help with the installation
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
sinks
Oh my, I regret I didn't think a bit ahead and had a sink included with the window shipment.
I know that resale value concerns speak volume for a 2-sink configuration in the master bathroom, but I think it is a bit of a fad. Perhaps for my house it would be just as important to have two full master suites - "for the mature couple with separate sleeping quarters" as the ad might say ;-)
I bet a single, spectacular, very wide sink would distract from the lack of the obligatory 2 vessel sink configuration and end up looking much more generous and stylish.
I found some really nice and inexpensive ones in my Danish catalogs, as for instance:
My favorite (don't know the brand)
Intra Wing
Now to the usual problem: how to find something equivalent on the US product market?
Here are some candidates:
1. Duravit 049112, $1022:
2. Cantrio, $1553:
This one is 60" wide!
3. Neptune form Ira Woods, $675 - 50" wide:
3. good ol' Starck, $712:
, a 41.25" wide sink
I know that resale value concerns speak volume for a 2-sink configuration in the master bathroom, but I think it is a bit of a fad. Perhaps for my house it would be just as important to have two full master suites - "for the mature couple with separate sleeping quarters" as the ad might say ;-)
I bet a single, spectacular, very wide sink would distract from the lack of the obligatory 2 vessel sink configuration and end up looking much more generous and stylish.
I found some really nice and inexpensive ones in my Danish catalogs, as for instance:
My favorite (don't know the brand)

Intra Wing

Now to the usual problem: how to find something equivalent on the US product market?
Here are some candidates:
1. Duravit 049112, $1022:

2. Cantrio, $1553:
This one is 60" wide!3. Neptune form Ira Woods, $675 - 50" wide:
3. good ol' Starck, $712:
, a 41.25" wide sink
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Unidrains translates to US English: Infinity drains

OK, it turns out I don't need to import the unidrain ;-) There is a product here called Infinity drain, First I learned that they would typically call these linear drains.
The cost of the traditional linear drain, 47" long and 2 7/8" wide, with PVC channel, will cost $704; the kit is called AG 6548.
The modern one with tile frame is TIF 6540 and it would cost $732. Here is the description: "Developed to make the drain disappear the TIF series incorporates tile or solid surface material within the grate frame. Made of 316 stainless steel frame, the TIF 65 uses a PVC channel. Grate lengths at 40". Tile insert 3/4" depth. PVC Channel length, 108" maximum."
Add to the price the tile or solid that needs be put in. I don't see any of the Corian inserts that unidrain carries.
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