Kitchen extension update
Mairead Moloney
7 years ago
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Comments (2)Total transformation. Just what homeowners aspire to. Well done...See MoreHelp with kitchen extension full of damp low sloping ceilings
Comments (13)I would definitely recommend finding out the sources of damp in the extension before you embark on any project. As was mentioned before - definitely check the guttering as a lot of the bubbled plaster inside seems to be around that area. I once looked at a house which had a line of bubbled plaster inside and, surprise surprise, directly outside on the solid was was a gutter pipe. A good inspection of the roof is worth it - are the lead flashings in good shape? There is also the odd exposed section of brick on your neighbours extension - could that be transmitting water into your party wall? The other thing to consider is the amount if moisture produced in a kitchen - its a lot more than you think and can raise humidity in a house over 60% (therefore leading to mould, etc). Therefore opening windows when cooking, adding an extractor fan are good ideas. You can buy devices very cheaply which will tell you the humidity in a room. It will help you out in the long run - afterall, if you do the rework to the extension the problem may re-occur!...See Morekitchen family room extension
Comments (2)the double doors go to the lounge. The single door goes to the hallway, the other single door off to the side goes to the utility. I understand your point totally and it is something we thought about a great deal. However we have come to the conclusion that this is probably the best layout. There really arnt many other options without a massive amount of work. The kitchen is currently in this position and it doesn't cause any issues....See Morehelp with kitchen extension
Comments (29)Really consider moving the utility wall inward and add an exterior door. You don't always want to open the big folding windows to go out (with a hamper for example). This also gives some extra space to squat for the washer. Also use a regular (78-83cm) door for the wc. Imagine your kitchen window slightly enlaged. The sofa I put in is a 3-seater. There is some space for a tv on that wall, but most likely it won't be the size you'll need for the distance to the sofa. So solution A is no breakfast bar and solution B is to move the bar inward, but that would mean removing all of the exterior wall on that side....See MorePret A Vivre
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