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Since the drop ceiling sits lower than the rafters you're used to seeing, ... Drywall holds up for 40 to 70 years unless it's exposed to water or other damage.

My brother in law has a nice, big covered patio with a really high roof. If the rafters were covered, I think it would be a 10' ceiling -- with the rafters open, it's really high. (By exposed ...

Having an open ceiling to reveal rafters makes for a dramatic effect, but the ugly insulation batts ruin the look. An alternative to drywall that looks great in a workshop is to cover the ...

My ranch-style home was built in 1968. It has dreary low ceilings. I would love to create a cathedral ceiling. When I looked in the attic, I discovered that the roof was not built with trusses.

Exposed rafter ceiling. A rafter ceiling is made up of slightly larger decorative timber beams that can be varnished or painted and run from the top of your walls to the pitch or peak of your ...

With soaring ceilings, exposed bricks and rafters, weathered wood, and thoughtful design flourishes, Monument feels both chic and comfortable, like the converted loft apartment of your most ...

Exposed rafters, wood ceiling, warm mood lighting, sleek black leather seating and distressed walls create both an intimate and open feel at the same time.

Don't miss out on the headlines from Central & North Burnett. Followed categories will be added to My News. The main area of concern this week was our ceiling. Which finish is the right one for us ...