Raked ceiling in existing house - possible?
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Comments (4)Would depend on existing roof structure. It would be quite difficult to do if it has a truss roof as you'd be cutting the bottom chord.... Not ideal as the truss is an engineered member that relies on the parts working together. If its a conventional cut roof then there is the possibility of doing it. Still a bit of roof framing work beforehand before cutting the ceiling joists. Personally you'd have to be pretty keen for the higher ceiling due to cost which no doubt could make it uneconomical, although it could look pretty good once done. As noted get it checked and estimated first. $250 per room is nowhere near the required amount....I'd expect another zero on that figure.......See MoreCoastal home renovation: before & after
Comments (7)i especially like the extra width to the garage that creates the offsett look of the garage door and extending the house forward in separate areas that helps make the roof so much more interesting without changing the basic shape...very well done, congratulations to the design and construction team and lucky homeowner...See MoreInsulating Existing Walls
Comments (2)You can't really make it "more sealed" without removing the weatherboard. If you are replastering the internal walls as well I would take the opportunity to insulate the internal walls (possibly with rockwool batts) as it will help the overall house as well as deaden noise between rooms. Don't forget the roof space, and also the underfloor space. You can never have too much insulation in an old house. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See Morepossible to raise ceiling?
Comments (16)Jeez -- you're braver than me ! Lets start -- you take off all the tiles individually , remove the wiring , remove the crossmembers and gutterings and old insulation and building paper , frame it higher , probably new crossmembers , reassemble , find new matching roof tiles because you can guarantee some won't survive , timber that matches , re-gib the inside ( possibly the whole walls depending on condition ) , decide if you retain the windows ( I suspect they'd look too small / low ) or new windows , and same with the doors . Repaint / wallapaper / maybe blinds . The materials more difficult than expensive ; but the labour would be expensive . And what do you end up with ? Not really much IMO . A taller version of a fairly plain 1980's house . That's a bit harsh -- it's going to be your home . And the cold-hearted ( haha ) part of me would ask will it make it worth any more ? Do you spend $50K ? Do you think you are getting a bargain and its worth it ? Do you pass on the house ? Do you modernise the whole house ? The house next door makes me think its in a 'better' neighbourhood , so maybe live in it for 2 or 3 years , and do a $200k remodel . Just doing that rear part doesn't strike me as a great idea ( unless you are all 2.4 metres tall haha ) , BUT then I don't know the whole story . . . . . . . ....See MoreJimb Omm
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