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Void / double height ceiling pros and cons

  • 05-08-2019 7:36pm
    #1
    Teach30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 539 ✭✭✭


    Hi everyone, looking for some information on the pros and cons of including a large void upstairs, just above our main entrance. Its main effect would be allowing for a double height ceiling, to give light to the hallway and and be a nice feature.

    I have seen a few pictures online and while they look good I am wondering.. are they safe for young kids, practical in terms of heat loss and noise and do they look the part if they do not have a glass surround.

    I hope my description makes sense, any help appreciated!


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  • #2
    sydthebeat
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    Not sure why they wouldn't be safe.... They should obviously be constructed to building regs.

    Double heights are a great feature in a house, but the scale should be there to suit, enough to be able to appreciate the space.


  • #3
    Teach30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 539 ✭✭✭Teach30


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Not sure why they wouldn't be safe.... They should obviously be constructed to building regs.

    Double heights are a great feature in a house, but the scale should be there to suit, enough to be able to appreciate the space.


    Yes totally would be built to safety standards etc but I know a fair few kids who would definitely try to scale them, great craic throwing a ball over them etc so that’s putting me off - basically the possibility of child falling over the side. Dramatic I know but possible? It’s in a main living area that would have heavy use. Kids can’t be supervised all the time etc.

    Also the noise travelling from downstairs up could be an issue I’d imagine. I love the idea of one but I have no experience of them, have never seen one in place and don’t know anyone to ask about them, hence I’m asking here.


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