Double this rafter by nailing an identical rafter to its side.
Opening up dormer attic.
Intake vents located at the lowest part of the roof under the eaves allow cool.
Craftsman style homes may end up having awkward attics due to their limited height.
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You can sister the joists by cutting 2 x8 boards the same length as the joists applying construction adhesive and affixing each to a joist with nails.
One effective way of opening up the attic is by adding dormers.
Shanafelt says many people add dormers because they view their current attic as wasted space that provides a lot of floor space but not enough room between it and the ceiling.
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Locate one side wall of the dormer at an existing rafter.
Step 2 make the rough opening in the roof.
You might open up your attic and find bare joists with fiberglass or cellulose insulation between the joists.
Depending on the dormer additions your attic experiences a makeover that brings about more floor space as well as enhanced headroom.
Fortunately this is a fairly easy fix.
You can use a dormer to add another window to your home and break up the monotonous appearance of your roof or to add another whole level to your home.