Looking for some suggestions on the following job.
I have an existing kitchen that has upper level living space above(no attic access). General contractor wants me to quote installing recessed can lighting and pendants without disturbing the ceiling finish. The only factor that I am certain of is the direction the floor joists above run.In doing new construction I'm fully aware that HVAC and plumbing is usually always somewhere in the ceiling space of a two story home, along with nm cable.
There is a soffit built around the perimeter so an upper cabinet can be removed to allow for the switch legs to get down the wall. I don't feel comfortable at all cutting 6" holes for rework cans and trying to drill blindly through joists. Just getting 10 holes cut without encountering some obstruction seems like a lot to ask for. I suggested cutting a 12" wide path down the center(where pendants would land)of the ceiling so each joist cavity could be confirmed as working out. Am told that's not an option.
Any suggestions??
Thanks.
I have an existing kitchen that has upper level living space above(no attic access). General contractor wants me to quote installing recessed can lighting and pendants without disturbing the ceiling finish. The only factor that I am certain of is the direction the floor joists above run.In doing new construction I'm fully aware that HVAC and plumbing is usually always somewhere in the ceiling space of a two story home, along with nm cable.
There is a soffit built around the perimeter so an upper cabinet can be removed to allow for the switch legs to get down the wall. I don't feel comfortable at all cutting 6" holes for rework cans and trying to drill blindly through joists. Just getting 10 holes cut without encountering some obstruction seems like a lot to ask for. I suggested cutting a 12" wide path down the center(where pendants would land)of the ceiling so each joist cavity could be confirmed as working out. Am told that's not an option.
Any suggestions??
Thanks.