Cathedral Ceiling Conversions

Reclaim the space above your ceiling

A cathedral or vaulted ceiling conversion opens up the flat ceiling in a room and follows the slope of the roof instead, reclaiming the volume that’s currently hidden in your attic. The result is a dramatic, airy space that feels far larger than its footprint — and a perfect canvas for skylights that pour daylight straight down into the room. It’s one of the most transformative renovations you can make to a Brantford or Ancaster home.

Converting a ceiling is structural work, not just cosmetic. Brant Skylights handles the whole job: assessing the roof structure, reframing where needed, re-routing anything in the way, insulating to code, and finishing the new ceiling cleanly — often with new skylights or exposed beams as the centrepiece.

What’s involved in a conversion

• Structural assessment — we evaluate your roof framing (rafters vs. trusses) and confirm what’s possible. Truss roofs need engineered modifications; rafter roofs are often more straightforward.
• Reframing — removing the old ceiling joists or modifying framing to open up the vault, with proper support and, where required, an engineer’s drawings and permits.
• Insulation & ventilation — insulating the new sloped ceiling to code and maintaining the roof ventilation that keeps it healthy.
• Skylights & finishing — adding skylights, drywall, beams and paint-ready finishing for a polished, light-filled result.

Cathedral ceilings + skylights

The two go hand in hand. Once the ceiling follows the roofline, skylights placed high in the vault throw daylight deep into the room and show off the new height. Many of our Brantford clients combine a cathedral conversion with two or more skylights, or a run of them along the slope, for a bright, open-concept kitchen or living area. We can also frame in a sun tunnel where a full skylight isn’t practical.