Lofted rooms (cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings) are stylish and functional but often come with a major drawback: poor temperature regulation and insufficient insulation. Without attic insulation ...

Dear Ken: I have a house built in 1972. Do you think I can add insulation to my vaulted ceiling? - Kevin Answer: Maybe. Many vaulted or cathedral ceilings (vaulted means up one side to a wall and ...

Q What can I do to stop water from forming in multiple places on the four vaulted ceilings in my house during winter? The roof isn’t leaking and there are no ice dams to hold back melt water, so I’m ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While a ceiling is a fundamental component of any building, most are modest and rather forgettable.

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Q. My house has cathedral ceilings with 2-by-12-inch rafters to which the builder nailed 2-inch-high sleepers, bringing the effective depth for insulation to 13 5 / 8 inches. I had wanted to use 12 ...

While vaulted ceilings are guaranteed to make a major impact in your home, learning more about the pros and cons of vaulted ...