Vaulted Ceiling Support Beam
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Vaulted ceiling support beam. The first step is the positioning of a substantial ridge beam. Exposed wood beams can look cottage like or fit for a. The appearance of vaulted ceilings can be greatly improved by building in wood beams that span across the open overhead space. 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.
Virtually any house with a sloped roof will support a vaulted ceiling just as long as attic space exists in which to construct the vault. Some designers argue that the time for vaulted ceilings has passed and that the style now makes a home seem dated. Such beams can offer a good place to mounted directed light fixtures. Rafters used to frame a vaulted roof are typically larger than rafters used to frame a roof that relies on ceiling joists for support.
The white ceiling of this large primary bedroom is dominated by the wooden beams that support a ceiling fan over the cushioned bench at the foot of the traditional bed.