Guys that studied architecture....
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manicrodder
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Alcoves are framed /formed on 3 sides. Think a closet with no door or frame. What is shown here closely resembles soffits which are typically horizontal. This could be arguable if over 45 degrees. Then it would be an architectural feature or an enclosure for structural member, etc.
So what does it enclose? It seems huge.
manicrodder
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Dormers are Roof vents that have vertical faces and/ or most commonly the little upward room extensions with windows you see on steep roofed homes such as colonials.
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The one on the left appears to enclose the stair stringers. The small one could enclose a beam/post connection Or another stair case.
What you have here appears to be a dormer. An outside shot of the structure would help to confirm. The Wikipedia definition with links is below.
A dormer is a roofed structure, often containing a window, that projects vertically beyond the plane of a pitched roof. A dormer window (also called dormer) is a form of roof window.
A dormer is a roofed structure, often containing a window, that projects vertically beyond the plane of a pitched roof. A dormer window (also called dormer) is a form of roof window.
No stairs or anything I can tell in these areas.
Im wondering why they weren't opened up as storage.
Here's a shot of the outside.
Thanks guys!
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Im going to ask Art Vandelay and get back with you on the answer.
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Coffered ceilings. Most communities have real estate assessment boards/agencies/commission, etc. that count square footage for the tax base in the assessment. A coffered ceiling allows for a "bigger room feel" without all the taxed area because the floor area vs the useable floor area differs. Useable floor area typically has a 6'-8" high clearance. So that's your taxable area. You can walk around with a 6'-8" plumb bob and some tape to mark off where you get the clearance. Photograph it AND provide the area calculation for the record or an assessment appeal., Depending on the user's height will define how the area gets used. If mom or dad goes up there to make up a child's bed, you want to be careful about head clearances. Dressers, storage, media are typically put "under the coffered ceiling. [PS. If the angle is consistent and goes around 3 sections of the room/ceiling it's considered a "Tray Ceiling" (like the edges of a serving tray)]
Coffered ceilings. Most communities have real estate assessment boards/agencies/commission, etc. that count square footage for the tax base in the assessment. A coffered ceiling allows for a "bigger room feel" without all the taxed area because the floor area vs the useable floor area differs. Useable floor area typically has a 6'-8" high clearance. So that's your taxable area. You can walk around with a 6'-8" plumb bob and some tape to mark off where you get the clearance. Photograph it AND provide the area calculation for the record or an assessment appeal., Depending on the user's height will define how the area gets used. If mom or dad goes up there to make up a child's bed, you want to be careful about head clearances. Dressers, storage, media are typically put "under the coffered ceiling. [PS. If the angle is consistent and goes around 3 sections of the room/ceiling it's considered a "Tray Ceiling" (like the edges of a serving tray)]
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