If you see a complicated framework of 2x4s held together with perforated metal plates your roof is framed with trusses.
Hipped roof vaulted ceiling.
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I framed a vaulted hip kitchen bump out addition.
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A vaulted roof structure opens the space below for stylistic reasons or for the addition of an attic or loft area.
But if it s framed traditionally with big lumber rafters the roof can stay in place.
In pitched roof systems such as hip roofs and gable end roofs collar ties and ceiling joists span across the ceiling space and obstruct the view.
First head to the attic.
You ll have to remove the entire roof structure to vault the ceilings.
A truly open or cathedral ceiling provides a clear unobstructed view to the underside of the roof s rafters.
Like 16 wide x14 deep off a two story.
So there is nothing except a beam all the way around on some.
How to vault a ceiling.