Vaulting ceilings in a ranch

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.

A common question that comes up with vaulted ceilings is how to install insulation in them. Why? Because these ceilings are known to pose a unique challenge when it comes to laying insulation. We've researched best practices and methods for insulating vaulted ceilings, and in this post, we will share them with you. Here are […]

This rustic ranch house plan gives you 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,421 square feet of heated living space. Designed on a walkout basement that opens on the right, it is ideal for your side-sloping lot. A pair of doors opens from the 11'-deep front porch to reveal a dramatic vaulted interior and a floor plan open front to back. Each bedroom in this country ranch also has it's own set of French doors providing access to semi-private front porches. The great room vault matches the porch vault…

Vaulting our ceiling means removing the attic and almost all our roof’s supports, then constructing new beefy structures composed of concrete, enormous wood beams, and an incredible quantity of nails. All done by 3 guys. No big deal, right?

I need to replace the top plate, bottom plate, studs, and window header on an eight foot section of exterior wall that has termite damage. The wall is a...

Hi Guys I have an 1988 build ranch that has 8' ceilings in the kitchen and dining. I got up in the attic to look around and for some reason there are 2X6...