It can really make a space feel bigger without adding a lot of cost.
Vaulted roof framing.
Collar ties rafter ties tension beams structural ridge beams.
If the collar tie option leaves too many framing members in the ceiling vault for your taste you can.
Rafters used to frame a vaulted roof are typically larger than rafters used to frame a roof that relies on ceiling joists for support.
Vaulted ceiling with trusses at frame stage a vaulted ceiling can be a great architectural detail for any room.
Collar ties are horizontal framing members that are essentially ceiling joists that have been moved upward.
Several options for alternative structural support include placing a very sturdy strong center roof beam along the roof peak line and attaching all of the rafters to it.
Vaulted ceilings can be constructed by either stick framing which means attaching each joist and rafter individually or by setting roof trusses that come engineered from a truss manufacturer with.
For example in texas where stick framing is common there are entire crews specializing only in framing roofs.
Framing techniques for vaulted ceilings collar ties.
Roof structure definitions support choices for sloped roofs cantilevered roofs cathedral ceiling roofs.
If you are considering removing a flat ceiling in favor of constructing a vaulted ceiling first determine how to brace the roof with an alternative method of support for the rafters.
However constructing a stick framed roof is not always easy.
Some of these can support the roof and prevent ridge sagging and wall spreading.