I bought a 1930s cottage that is 20x32. The house has trusses that span 20'. It has 2x4 rafters that are 24" OC - in MA -aka- snow loads.
I would like to sister 2x8s or 2x10s on the rafters and raise the ceiling about 1'. I would install 2x10s going horizontal. In essence raising the ceiling and giving the room a much more open feeling.
Would this be ok to do? I figured I could keep the supports that come down at like a 45 degree angle to the new raised 2x10. Would I need to add a new ridge board under the existing ridge?
Do you think that I can safely remove all the strapping too?
I would like to sister 2x8s or 2x10s on the rafters and raise the ceiling about 1'. I would install 2x10s going horizontal. In essence raising the ceiling and giving the room a much more open feeling.
Would this be ok to do? I figured I could keep the supports that come down at like a 45 degree angle to the new raised 2x10. Would I need to add a new ridge board under the existing ridge?
Do you think that I can safely remove all the strapping too?
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