You may have heard it referred to as a pitched ceiling, a vaulted ceiling, or a cathedral ceiling. A raked ceiling is an inclined ceiling that provides more height than an ordinary flat ceiling.

Is a raked ceiling more expensive?

Use 2400mm high flat ceilings - any higher and costs go up - raked ceilings are even more. Square set or shadow line corners are lovely but they're more expensive than traditional cornices. Detailed lighting bulk heads look great but they will also cost a bundle.

Why is it called raked ceiling?

Firstly what the heck is a raked ceiling? You may have heard it called by another name, like a pitched ceiling, a vaulted ceiling or cathedral ceiling (how confusing!). To put it simply, a raked ceiling is an inclined ceiling that provides extra height than an ordinary flat ceiling does.