raise my ceilings

10-30-2005, 01:25 AM	#1
this old house Newbie   Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 12	raise my ceilings i have something like 8 foot ceilings and would like to take it up to the rafters, a cathedral ceiling i guess its called. how so i do that?thanks just need a genaral idea.

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10-30-2005, 02:10 AM	#2
Mike Swearingen Long-Time DIYer     Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Albemarle Sound In Northeastern NC Posts: 1,460	raise my ceilings This is a major structural change, and you should consult with a licensed General Contractor to advise you, based on the current construction of your home. This is not an average DIYer project. Good luck! Mike

10-30-2005, 08:53 AM	#3
housedocs aka:awesomedell   Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Central Missouri Posts: 206	raise my ceilings I would second Mike's advise to contact a reputable local GC for such a project, definitely not something you should jump into on your own without doing alot of homework first. Without seeing the place first hand can't really advise if this is even structurally possible, let alone economical feasible. __________________ All you need is ignorance and confidence and success is assured. - Mark Twain