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Killing two birds with one framing structure

hootsk | Posted in Construction Techniques on

What would be the best way to accomplish both these goals?

I have a small house (about 50′ x 25′) with a low ceiling (about 6′) and a 2×6 overhead joist structure. (1) I want to raise the ceiling and (2) thicken the overhead joist structure enough to accommodate 14″ tall split head “ceiling cassettes” and put in a floor in the attic for storage completely covering the cassettes. The cassettes don’t require any airspace over them.

Thanks,
Chuck
Cape Cod, Mass.

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  1. calvin | | #1

    As much more info as you can provide.
    I’m trying to figure out a house with a current 6 ft ceiling height.

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    ct_yankee | | #2

    A Summer cottage perhaps?

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