Sloped Ceiling

[Scott Larson]

We noticed a sloped ceiling in the kitchen and the outdoor porch area.  We do not see a beam indicated where the sloped ceiling in kitchen appears to meet the flat ceiling about 4' from exterior wall - or does the ceiling slope to the double LVL between the kitchen and living areas?

The porch sloped ceiling is even weirder.  Plans show sloped ceiling from 8'-10', again, with no beam indicated where the sloped ceiling meets the flat ceiling.  Additionally, the porch has a 9' ceiling, so that doesn't jive with a slope from 8' to 10'.  Can you help us out?

Should we assume double LVL beams where the sloped and flat ceilings meet?  Can you clarify the height discrepancy on ceiling heights in front porch area?

Also, where is the 90 lb. felt used - roof valleys?  One ply or two in valleys?  Would the 90 lb. felt be used as an ice shield around the perimeter of the roof, also?  We don't have to worry about ice down here on the Gulf Coast - just hurricanes.

I assume the stem wall is the 2 X 6 wall between the main structure and the garage.  Can you clarify?  

This project isa good exercise in print reading for my students.  Thanks for sponsoring the competition this year.