How to make the top plate height higher than the ceiling height.


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Both work, however the second option gives you a 12" drywall in the material take-off, so for a image standpoint it works, but not the best approach.

The first option works well, thanks.

In Texas Hill Country there are a lot of very low pitch 3:12 roofs but with vertical height differences on the home, this gives a very dramatic look, however you lose height in attics and raising some plate heights gives you just a little more room.

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50 minutes ago, PaulYates said:

Both work, however the second option gives you a 12" drywall in the material take-off, so for a image standpoint it works, but not the best approach.

 

Only if you don't use the layering options.  You can add an air space or some framing to hold the drywall up.

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1 hour ago, PaulYates said:

n Texas Hill Country there are a lot of very low pitch 3:12 roofs but with vertical height differences on the home, this gives a very dramatic look, however you lose height in attics and raising some plate heights gives you just a little more room.

to do this here we use "energy Heel" on the truss

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