I have a 1.5 story 1955 post-war Cade Cod-ish house with a built out and popped up attic space. The ceilings are 7 ft up there, and since we are planning to remodel it soon, I am looking into the possibility of raising the ceilings. Ideally I would love to vault them all the way up, but I don't think that is possible without a ridge beam, as far as I have gathered. I will definitely consult a structural engineer ultimately.
What are my options? I have attached pictures of the upper attic space and a little drawing of the design.
What are my options? I have attached pictures of the upper attic space and a little drawing of the design.