How to raise a ceiling method 1 of 3.
Raising attic ceiling height.
Choosing a ceiling style.
To meet the building codes 50 percent of.
Look for rafters underneath the roof.
Once you get to the height desired make the ceiling parallel to the floor.
The ceiling could soar to a maximum height of 14 feet by adding 6 feet to the top of the load bearing wall between the living and family room and with an artful series of cut outs light would easily flow through the heightened space.
Go into the room you wish to.
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Go up into the attic and observe what type of roof supports you have in your home.
Select a vaulted ceiling to take advantage of the available space.
Measure the square footage and ceiling height at various locations.
If you have room in your attic you can raise the ceiling height in rooms with an 8 foot ceiling however you will most likely need to angle the sheetrock starting at the top of the exterior wall towards the center of the room to follow the roof line.
Rafter roof framing or truss.