Vaulted Ceiling Roof Design

What are vaulted ceilings.

Vaulted ceiling roof design.

They add the color texture and warmth of wood to draw the eye upward and lift the mood. In architectural terms a vaulted ceiling is a self supporting arch above walls and beneath a roof. Tongue and groove ceiling planks are a fabulous way to make the most of tall vertical spaces. These vaulted ceiling ideas are punctuated by their ability to open up rooms and lend the impression of infinite floor and wall space as well as permitting more natural light to permeate.

Many rooms with vaulted ceilings feature a skylight an added luxury due to minimal roof inhibition. They give a room far more space though it should be noted that this is something of an illusion since this space is by no means useable. 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. This oak frame home from welsh oak frame features an impressive stone fireplace complete with woodburning stove beneath a vaulted ceiling image credit.

And vaulted ceilings do indeed make a room brighter especially when the roof is fitted with skylights or roof windows. Vaulted ceilings can create height for a feature fireplace. There certainly are design benefits to a vaulted ceiling.