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One of the first things that happens in a post like this (as it should) is an admonishment to consult an engineer. I have already and more to come on that. The next might be let a professional do the work and I agree totally. I have no aspirations to raze my roof.

A well-insulated home is not only cheaper to live in but also provides far more comfort as the seasons change. Knowing this, you might wonder how to insulate a ceiling with exposed rafters. This post combines up-to-date research and industry professional knowledge to answer your question. Insulating a ceiling with exposed rafters is more complicated […]

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Raked ceilings with exposed beams may look nice, but they are near-impossible to insulate. James Stapledon explains how he insulated the ceilings in his home to greatly improve thermal performance.

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