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the heated tiles... is that a flip switch or a heating zone at a thermostat? Can you tell me approximate cost to install? We're already at our budget ceiling.
I was also thinking a cathedral ceiling in the bath may be bad for drafts... then I was thinking a heat lamp on a normal ceiling would be good, maybe those are out of style...
If you like the more airy feeling a higher ceiling gives, a tray ceiling might be a good alternative without the concern of increased heating costs, etc...
the heated tiles... is that a flip switch or a heating zone at a thermostat? Can you tell me approximate cost to install? We're already at our budget ceiling.
I was also thinking a cathedral ceiling in the bath may be bad for drafts... then I was thinking a heat lamp on a normal ceiling would be good, maybe those are out of style...
We installed it so it was separate from the thermostat as we wanted to use it to heat the room. You'd have to ask your contractor about the cost as every house is different. Also you obviously have to do it before you lay the tile. I can give you my guys number and he can quote you, but it sounds like your already underway with another contractor.
I have cathedral ceilings in several rooms. Those rooms with tile have an echo factor...voices seem to carry and amplify.
Cathedral ceilings require specific framing to support the load of the roof above. What might be saved in forgoing the attic will partially go to the cathedral framing.
Skylights -- if you're contractor knows what he is doing, it isn't an issue. I have a skylight in my bathroom over the shower, no radiant heat, and it is fine in there in the winter.
The cathedral ceiling will increase the cubic volume of the room, so it is something to take into consideration if you are using window AC units, etc.
Elke's suggestion of a tray ceiling is good, too. I like the height a tray gives, the lighting options that it affords (nice mood lighting, etc.) and they can be equally dramatic to a cathedral ceiling. If I were to do it all over again, I would have a tray ceiling in my living room. It's over 400 sq ft and while the cathedral ceiling makes it grand, I would prefer a more intimate feel.
regarding the heat lamp... I think they are pretty out right now... but I would recommend the vent fan I have which has a heater in it. Panasonic Whisperwarm. Its really nice, quiet, and will add a little extra heat.
I'm planning on trying the in floor heat in our remodel. I don't know pricing, but everyone seems to say its fantastic.
Anything with "heat" is amazing during the winter. When we first moved into our current house it had a heated towel rack in the bathroom. Soo awesome, although since we want to have children that got removed in the remodel since its essentially a really hot piece of metal you hang your towels on...
Best money i spent on my bathroom though was a shower, either go "rainfall" or we have a "waterfall" shower. Essentially theres a slit in the wall and water just pours out of it, its the most wasteful shower ever, but i freaking love it.
Yes, cathedral ceilings will make a house that is boring seem a lot more interesting, open, and larger. Just make sure you have gas heating.
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