Browse Forums Building A New House Re: do we need junction boxes for downlights? 6Jun 06, 2011 12:38 pm nev25 If its on the bottom story the short answer would be NO to both. For lights to be place in a different position cable would need to be run in the ceiling and if thats not accessible well plaster would have to come off. As for the chandelier if it was to go in the same position as the existing light as long as there is something to screw the base of the light to (not plaster) it would be ok. I would get some sort of timber structure put in place to support the future Light. Bear in mind also if the house is a truss roof design it can me a pain to get around the structure because the trusses are so far apart You need a sparkie with long legs or real good balance. Or as Ive seen a lot of timber walk (crawl)way placed in the roof Should have been more clear on what I was trying to say! The chandelier is to be placed in the void space where the stairs go upstairs. Good point about the timber structure in the roof. Will tell them this is what we want to do from the outset. RE batton lights - I think I might just bite the bullet and pay for the whole house in downlights - otherwise once the crapet is done etc; they will make a huge mess! thanks for your advice Hello It is good to have a planned bathroom reno to suit your budget and design, living for 10 years I think you need a bathtub 4 10384 Looking to start the journey of becoming an owner builder in SA. Feeling pretty (overly) confident on the building and construction details, but really struggling to find… 0 8424 I've just built 3 stairs off a landing out the back and been told by the private certifier I need hand rails sorry tried to attach a pic but couldn't mine don't have sides… 5 5722 |