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One of the first things that happens in a post like this (as it should) is an admonishment to consult an engineer. I have already and more to come on that. The next might be let a professional do the work and I agree totally. I have no aspirations to raze my roof.

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Emily Riter on Instagram: "How to raise your ceiling height by exposing the joists. They are not perfectly spaced because they are the home’s original ceiling joists, not faux beams, which I honestly love because it gives it character. Not only does it help give more head room & make the rooms feel larger but it gives wonderful definition & texture to the room. Sometimes we forget the ceiling is the 5th wall & just as important to incorporate in design.

The Process:

1. Expose & Sand Ceiling Joists
-Demo old drywall
-Demo or relocate electric fixtures and HVAC Boots
-Sand the beams (we even used a planer to make them a bit more uniform)
-you’ll likely want to have some Bondo ready to fill old holes too 😉

2. Leave 1.5” Gap for Electrical Wires
-install a 1x2 (actually 3/4”x1.5”) on eithe Kitchen Remodel Low Ceiling, Raising A Ceiling, Removing Ceiling To Expose Rafters, Raised Ceiling Before And After, Raise Ceiling Height Before And After, Raising Ceiling Height Before And After, 8 Ft Ceiling Kitchen, How To Make Ceilings Look Higher, Low Kitchen Ceiling

Emily Riter on Instagram: "How to raise your ceiling height by exposing the joists. They are not perfectly spaced because they are the home’s original ceiling joists, not faux beams, which I honestly love because it gives it character. Not only does it help give more head room & make the rooms feel larger but it gives wonderful definition & texture to the room. Sometimes we forget the ceiling is the 5th wall & just as important to incorporate in design. The Process: 1. Expose & Sand…

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Before and After --really ugly paneling and tile. We moved the entire wall. We had to gut the complete inside putting the family room of this ranch in the center of the house with NO windows. Jack was brilliant and vaulted the ceiling and added skylights. #baystreetbungalows #houseflip #remodel #ranchredo #beforeandafter House With No Windows, 1970 House Remodel, Ceiling With Skylights, Ceiling Remodel, Raised House, Vaulted Ceiling Living Room, Urban Loft, Home Addition, Loft Living

Before and After --really ugly paneling and tile. We moved the entire wall. We had to gut the complete inside putting the family room of this ranch in the center of the house with NO windows. Jack was brilliant and vaulted the ceiling and added skylights. #baystreetbungalows #houseflip #remodel #ranchredo #beforeandafter

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Great DIY tutorial on how to raise your ceiling height when you have a flat or dropped ceiling. Many old homes have lowered ceilings that can be easily remo...

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