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Posted By: BeauI thought a house was for the function for living not fashion.Me to, but then I am odd
Posted By: GreenfishDim light in the bathroom - inadequate central ceiling based lighting rather than adjustable task based lighting.
From other threads I have to conclude I am weird about bathroom light! Focused on air tightness and minimum penetratipns etc. I have only a central light and it is simply too dim.
Posted By: owlmanbut you do need to position cable runs beforehand.and don't forget to add a supply to your drawers/cupboard (mine is under sink drawers) to plug in your electric toothbrush(s)
Posted By: GarethCAnyone else dislike heated towel rails? ......
Now I've written all that, come to think of it, I reckon I'm just weird about towel rails!
Posted By: rhamduThe most hygienic, convenient and indestructible kind of sink is a one-piece stainless steel worktop with integral sink(s). I cannot describe the feeling of serene relief when we lived with one of these for 6 months in a rented house.
It's perfect for those who are upset by draining boards, since there is no draining board as such. But there are places where you can put a draining rack for all the things which come out of the dishwasher still wethttp:///forum114/extensions/Vanillacons/smilies/standard/bigsmile.gif" alt="" title="" >.
Posted By: WeeBeastieWindows in living rooms that are too small and too high up. You sit down on a chair and can't comfortably see out. Then again, I sit on the floor...
Posted By: Simon StillI'm looking for some long towel bars to let the towels dry naturally.
Posted By: WeeBeastieWindows in living rooms that are too small and too high up. You sit down on a chair and can't comfortably see out.
Posted By: tonyA radiator always works better than a towel rad even without one of those towel hangers on it.
Posted By: Simon StillI'm looking for some long towel bars to let the towels dry naturally.I used an inexpensive 2m curtain pole over a long low old school radiator in our last house. It worked really well.
Posted By: BrunoPosted by Andrew Doran back in September ....
"Walls made of aerated or hollow blocks".
I am planning a new build with single skin blockwork and external insulation, so am interested in your (or anyone else's please) reason/s for listing aerated blocks, and what you would suggest as an alternative if it has to be (a) masonry with (b) rendered external facades.
As an aside, has anyone on here tried (or know of someone who has) calcium silicate blocks?
Thank you.
Posted By: Andrew_DoranAerated blocks also have little thermal mass, unlike a standard block. Good for the bricklayer (easy to carry and cut) and the specifier (U values) but not much fun for anyone who comes along after.