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Hopefully this pictures will provide enough definition but this is like an A-frame /cape cod style house. It seems that these knee walls are not providing structural support since they are not under the 2x4 rafters. And in some cases not necessarily support the 2x4 ceiling joists either.
I’m considering raising the ceiling about 12 inches. I’m considering installing new 2x6’s that would attach to the rafters. 3/4 inch plywood connecting all the rafters and then remove the existing 2x4s.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
My intention is also to add a wall that will divide the room approximately 2/3 : 1/3 so the ceiling joists would have some additional support vs just hanging from the rafters.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0FYngkf1Qx8pnHiDVw_tJTU0A#Ashville
I’m considering raising the ceiling about 12 inches. I’m considering installing new 2x6’s that would attach to the rafters. 3/4 inch plywood connecting all the rafters and then remove the existing 2x4s.
Does anyone have any experience with this?
My intention is also to add a wall that will divide the room approximately 2/3 : 1/3 so the ceiling joists would have some additional support vs just hanging from the rafters.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0FYngkf1Qx8pnHiDVw_tJTU0A#Ashville