Vaulted Roof Extension

This works particularly well beneath lofty double height vaulted ceilings but can also work beneath in single height rooms as this example goes to show.

Vaulted roof extension.

In a two storey extension this may result in a split level on the first floor which can add interest. It is more expensive though. Among the easiest options is to install rigid insulation sheets over the rafters which not only provides insulation but also the structural function of enclosing the roof. The design is quite standard the extension is an l shape single storey rear and side with a few small velux windows in the roof.

Instead of building a conventional flat ceiling with a void above fit insulation within the pitched roof structure to create this feature. These types of trusses are often used to create multilevel roof lines or construct additions to an existing building. 3m depth from original rear wall 8 5m width along the rear of the property. There are several options for installing insulation in a vaulted ceiling.

Mono and vaulted mono trusses are only sloped in one direction. Where an extension is beneath a pitched roof there may be the option to create a vaulted ceiling open to the ridge. Just examined the drawings and seems that the architect despite what i asked for has drawn a horizontal interior ceiling. 2nd ceiling under original flat roof ceiling.

A vaulted ceiling in new construction is no more complicated than standard framing although it does require special roof trusses which are usually built off site. Please have a look at the other construction videos on our channel. I have a kitchen extention to the rear of my house 5mtrs long x 2 75 with about a 30degree pitch it is a conventional. 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 with.

Changing flat ceiling to vaulted ceiling. Exposing elements of the roof structure including the trusses and or rafters can add character to a home.