How To Raise A Roofline

Use a level to plumb each truss.

How to raise a roofline.

Raise trusses to the roof spaced at 24 inch intervals. If you want the ceiling vaulted all the way to the top it gets a little more complex and you ll need a structural ridge beam. Fasten them to the wall caps with 16d framing nails and a hammer through the truss ends into the wall caps. The total average cost to raise your home s roof could range from 15 000 to 20 000.

A common solution is adding collar ties which are similar to ceiling joists but a little higher up. Raising a roof is less costly than other home improvement projects and makes a dramatic difference in your home s living space. A vaulted ceiling with collar ties usually has a large flat area above the sloped sides. The cost breaks down to 40 materials and 60 labor if there s a problem that needs fixed roof repairs averages at 850.

Nationally the cost to replace or install a roof is about 8 000. Planning and permits removing the exiting roof framing the extended wall and installing the roof roofing and siding finishing the space total cost and cost value roi. A truss framed roof may be lifted from the home and reinstalled onto the extended walls. Like most roofing projects the total cost to raise your ceiling all depends on the factors involved with your home s roof.

If you want to raise your home s roofline your current roof will need to be demolished and rebuilt.