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How to raise roof height on a garage.
If you want the ceiling vaulted all the way to the top it gets a little more complex and you ll need a structural ridge beam.
If it is a detached garage and what we call western platform framing 2x4 framing sole plate top plate then detach the earth quake anchors and go along jacking up the structure a 2x4 width at a time every 4 ft until you reach the desired height.
A final option is to start fresh with a brand new roof.
Cost of raising a roof on a house.
Consult a contractor for an estimate.
A common solution is adding collar ties which are similar to ceiling joists but a little higher up.
You could brace the inside of your garage and use hydraulic lifts to raise the roof.
It typically costs between 15 000 and 125 000 and up to raise a roof on a house removing replacing or moving plumbing and electrical work can increase price.
Additional support may be needed if the roof is not very stable.
Bolt some extensions onto your former anchor bolts to bring them to the new height.
You might also try raising the actual garage itself but this obviously has structural challenges.
So just get one new panel for each side if you need to raise it up a few.
Raising garage door height i think garage door panels are sized in 3 increments.