2006-06-28 06:07:56 · 11 answers · asked by John K 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is possible, but it takes some very well-trained (EXPENSIVE) people who know how to do this action. You also need some specialized tools to lift all the weight of the entire roof to create more space.
2006-06-28 06:10:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the regular 2X4 joists, as the ceiling framing, then you need to talk to a structual Engineer, before trying to undertake such an adventure.
What your trying to do is put those 2X4s up further, and it can be done, but you have to keep the integrity of the roof, by making sure that the roof trusses are stable and you dont take the 2X4s out, with out having some way to stabilize them, (the trusses), first. you could probably up the 2X4s further up the trusses, and keep the integrity, but if you have any beams on the walls, like a flat roof, then it becomes a bit trickier.
You have to lift the beam off the wall, and then secure it to the trusses, while keeping the integrity of the flat roof intact, so thats why you had better talk to an Engineer, or building contractor who knows his/her stuff!!
I wish you well..
Jesse
2006-06-28 06:22:24 · answer #2 · answered by x 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can raise mine I dont know about urs
But mine has drop ceilings right now all i have 2 do is take it all down then my ceiling will be raised agine
2006-06-28 06:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by tats 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your hands up and extend them upward and say "Raise the Roof, Dawg!"
2006-06-28 06:11:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeap. Just call in a contractor and he'll be able to advise you; for a price, a very big price.
2006-06-28 06:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by scrappy&paco 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right after you RAISE THE ROOF...
2006-06-28 06:12:18 · answer #6 · answered by forever1990 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About as easy as lowering the floor.
2006-06-28 07:56:25 · answer #7 · answered by beardedclamlover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can .....but what part of the house are you talking about....or do you mean all of it.....? I suggest to do only part of it...like the living room or the kitchen or the master bedroom or dining....other than that keep everything at 8' feet height....
2006-06-28 07:47:03 · answer #8 · answered by israelmoya20 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. It will be quite an undertaking and extremely expensive.
2006-06-28 06:10:51 · answer #9 · answered by windyy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it's possible but REALLY expensive.
2006-06-28 06:11:18 · answer #10 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋