Many old homes have lowered ceilings that can be easily remov.
Raise the attic.
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.
To meet the building codes 50 percent of.
The basic space requirements for a finished attic boil down to the sizes of the finished rooms.
If your home has attic space you may be able to elevate the ceiling without touching the roof.
Flooring ceiling and wall materials and other elements will reduce headroom and floor space and it s the finished area that matters.
Measure the square footage and ceiling height at various locations.
If you don t have sufficient space above the room then a contractor has to raise the roof in order to elevate the.
Go up into the attic and observe what type of roof supports you have in your home.
Finished is important to remember when you re measuring an empty attic space.
It was possible to appropriate unused attic space above the entry foyer family and living rooms.
How to increase attic height step 1.
Rafter roof framing or truss.