You ll have to remove the entire roof structure to vault the ceilings.
Open ceiling hip roof framing.
But if it s framed traditionally with big lumber rafters the roof can stay in place.
If you see a complicated framework of 2x4s held together with perforated metal plates your roof is framed with trusses.
Common custom solutions include wall mounted angle brackets and cables that stretch between opposite rafters.
A hip roof or a hipped roof is a style of roofing that slopes downwards from all sides to the walls and hence has no vertical sides.
This is a short description of three methods for installing ceiling joists beneath a hip roof where rafters near the wall line don t provide much room to work.
First head to the attic.
The angles are basic and even the ceiling framing is a snap because it generally runs parallel to the rafters.
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How to vault a ceiling.
If you want a simple roof go for a gable.
Consult an engineer or architect to develop a bracing systems based on your project s requirements.