There is no insulation in the ceiling and i suspect little to no effective insulation in the 2x4 walls.
Gable roof with cathedral ceiling.
A standard triangular roof known as a gable roof is framed using rafters which are diagonal members that support the roofing materials.
Each truss is composed of two opposing rafters and a ceiling joist.
The simple 6 12 gable roof is composed of actual 2x6 rafters 24 oc sheathed with 1 2 plywood and covered with asphalt shingles.
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How to frame a gable roof without ceiling joists.
Nikilesh havel a great design idea for making the most of high vaulted ceilings is the inclusion of a feature fireplace.
Cut and insert 1 or thicker high r foam insulation sheets r 8 per inch against the furring giving a 1 or greater air path between the insulation and the roof deck under the cathedral ceiling.
A gable roof is a heavy structure and if you want to prevent your roof from collapsing you ll have to frame the structure correctly.
In the knee wall area the insulation is in the floor and on the back of the knee wall.
Old cottage cathedral ceiling i have a 50 year old seasonal cottage in a northern climate.
A plain flat ceiling gable is actually a procession of light trusses usually spaced 16 in.
Vaulted ceilings can create height for a feature fireplace.
How to frame a gable roof with no ceiling.