Exposed rafters ceiling

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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…

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 […]

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.

Google Image (no ceiling)