Your walls can fool you. Posing as an innocent non-load bearing wall, an interior wall may, in fact, be a prime load bearing wall. Check this photo.
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These photos are typical of load bearing walls you will find in your home. Study these details to learn how loads are distributed and carried in a load bearing wall.
You can remove a low ceiling and move the structural ties to different locations for support. Consult a structural engineer before proceeding, and gain space for ceiling fans and a vaulted ceiling atmosphere.
Building a vaulted ceiling can be accomplished by the DIY'r, however you must be a very good DIY'r. Check first with a structural engineer. You don't want your roof to collapse. Try to think of building for the future with added electrical wiring.
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