Exposed rafters ceiling

exposed joist ceiling kitchen - love the exposed look and the blue!

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 well-insulated home is not only cheaper to live in but also provides far more comfort as the seasons change. Knowing this, you might wonder how to insulate a ceiling with exposed rafters. This post combines up-to-date research and industry professional knowledge to answer your question. Insulating a ceiling with exposed rafters is more complicated […]

IsoBoard is a superior thermal insulation board that can be used in exposed applications. To achieve this look, you can install the board over truss, under roof sheet OR retrofit the board between truss members. #roofing #ceiling #thermalinsulation #interiors #architecture #homeimprovement #renovationprojects

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One option as part of a home remodel is to leave the roof rafters exposed by not installing a ceiling. This can give the house a more rugged, open feeling.

So we made some major moves in our home the past few weeks. After falling in love with opening up our ceiling in our kitchen... we finally pulled that design choice into the rest of the house, yes we tore out our ceilings throughout the entire main floor. During this process we have had so many people message, asking why we decided to take them out, because they are debating doing it too. Well, I will say, like most design, it is not for everyone. If you are on the fence of going down this…

I have a 1800 sq. ft. Townhouse with vaulted ceilings up to 17 feet high. They have the standard Sheetrock ceilings with the dreaded popcorn texture. House was built very sturdy in 1998, with engineered trusses etc. I would like to install a wood ceiling with open rafters and tongue and groove wood all painted white. I am not interested in any 'Faux type' building materials, but want real wood. Similar to this ceiling in the picture. Larger rafters would be even better. My questions are

To add drama and airiness to any room, consider exposed ceiling beams overhead. Learn about their timeless allure and three ways to get the look at home.

Raked ceilings with exposed beams may look nice, but they are near-impossible to insulate. James Stapledon explains how he insulated the ceilings in his home to greatly improve thermal performance.