The next thing to know is that moisture in air is water vapor. This temperature is called the dew point. And, at some temperature, the air will reach a point where it can hold no more moisture. Warm air can hold more moisture than cold. The trick is that the amount of moisture that air can hold depends upon the temperature of the air. If it's more humid outside, moisture wants to come in but when it's more humid inside, the moisture will move toward the outside. Physics tells us that moisture moves from areas of high humidity to areas of low humidity. However, all must follow the laws of physics. Each of these climate zones has its own particular building details. The south west is mostly hot and dry and the northwest is moderate but very humid. The mid-Atlantic states, where I live, is mixed - during the summer it is hot and humid, during the winter it is cold. The south-eastern United States is hot and humid, while the north east is cold. The first thing to understand is that there are a variety of climate zones. What causes these problems and how do you avoid them? At the same time, they are responsible for a variety of building catastrophes and homeowner heartbreak. Likewise, you wouldn't hire a building scientist to swing a hammer and build your roof!Ĭ athedral ceilings are very popular - they provide added ceiling height, giving rooms a feeling of openness and an added aesthetic dimension. While many of these folks are artists in what they do, most have no training in science or engineering and cannot be trusted to properly design a roof assembly. *By professional, I mean an experienced building scientist, not your local carpenter or roofer. This article covers just one component of your home and your specific home may have conditions that override the comments contained herein. You can also check some living rooms with vaulted ceiling so you will get the idea that it can also look good even for other spaces in the house.Disclaimer: while I think all the information presented here is accurate and scientifically valid, you are advised to consult a *professional before changing your home. Notice how the bedrooms looked more spacious with this kind of ceiling. But aside from their interior, their ceilings are either vaulted or cathedral. You have just seen bedrooms of different designs and styles. Glendora Avenue DallasĪ bit Moroccan and Asian, this bedroom really looks wide! This traditional bedroom has some contemporary touches in it too with its choice of lighting and colors. Urrutia DesignĪ contemporary bedroom with a vaulted ceiling that also has skylights in it. This is a romantic bedroom because of its design and its set up where in it faces the beach. If you are blessed with a spacious bedroom, why not add a working table in it? It will even appear more spacious with a cathedral ceiling. French Country EstateĪ bedroom good for three kids that has similar bedding under the ceiling with wooden material. Bonefish BayĪside from adding a chandelier to the ceiling, a ceiling fan is also a good idea just like what they did to this bedroom. That black bed with intricate carving is extremely loud! And it looked nice under the cathedral ceiling. This luxurious bedroom has a vaulted ceiling which is adorned by a stunning chandelier that illuminates beauty in the entire bedroom. We think this is a small bedroom but with the ceiling done this way, it looked more spacious. Custom ResidenceĪ sophisticated bedroom given that chic look from the patterns in it and the lovely chandelier. The finish on these gorgeous hickory floors is Natural letting it exude nature’s feel. James Glover Residential & Interior DesignĮxposed beams in white for a cathedral ceiling made this bedroom appear more airy. Elk Ridge Lodge InteriorĪnother bedroom with a rustic look that had the drama of a traditional bedroom. The cathedral ceiling with exposed beam added a rustic appeal to the space. This bedroom is 17’x22″ and the ceiling height at the beam is approximately 11′-0″. Aside from the ceiling, take a look at the design of the bedrooms too. Now that you know the difference of the two, let us take a look at some bedrooms that were designed with these kinds of ceilings. A vaulted ceiling does not have two equal, sloping sides that are parallel to the roof’s pitch. While both makes a bedroom look bigger, the two differ on the design.Ī cathedral ceiling is two equal, sloping sides that are parallel to the pitch of the roof where the two sides slope and meet at a ridge that runs across the length of the room. If you think, the two are just the same, you are wrong because there is a difference between them. But there are also bedrooms that apply a particular type of ceiling like a cathedral ceiling and a vaulted ceiling. The design will depend on the kind of motif or style of the bedroom. Most bedrooms have simple ceilings but there are also some that are intricately decorated.