I think it could be done what are the rest of your plan up there? What do you have for floor joists size and span?
And welcome to the forum.
It looks like he is already over the limit, pushing a few more inches might just be to far.
OP, could you pull the insulation from between 2 studs below the top plate that the rafters sit on and provide a photo looking straight down in that stud bay?
The reality is, that the collar ties are the only element holding the place together.
While I'm aware of the "intended function" of both, rafter ties are seldom, if ever, tied to the ridge, as these are.
What draws my attention, is that the ties are newer than the rafter ties.
So why?
Was there spreading caused by the "rafter ties" being incorrectly placed?
You guys can read a lot into a picture. I was noticing how the field stones were lined up funny in the basement.
Really 76 isnt a bad height for an attic. Thats a lot of work to pick up more head room. When the OP comes back and tells us how much weight he is planning to add up there the ties will be the least of the problems.
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