Underside Of My Porch Roof
A porch ceiling isn t exactly exposed to the elements but it must withstand more environmental adversity than an indoor ceiling.
Underside of my porch roof. Porch ceiling materials vinyl bead board photo courtesy of shelly. But with a little know how and a lot of patience it s a way to add a touch of tradition and charm to a covered entryway or to a bathroom kitchen or mudroom for that matter. That doesn t mean you can t use wood. Paneling the underside of your porch roof with wood is strictly an aesthetic endeavor of course.
I don t want to spend a lot of money. We recommend a quality exterior grade plywood be used as it is susceptible to moisture and will separate if wet over time. Drywall is almost never a good choice nor is unfinished hardboard or any other highly absorbent material. If you plan to include a ceiling fan in your porch make sure you take that into consideration when deciding on the height of your ceiling.
In fact wood is a recommended option as long as it has a protective. Durable plastic and glass panels in your porch roof provide weather protection while also maximizing natural light. I can see my porch ceiling from the windows in our house and it does not look very nice. Probably the most typical ceiling covering plywood can be painted.
And it makes for a much nicer view when you wake from that rocking. The ceiling on your porch can be a wow. One of our readers rune eriksen sent us photos of his design for a home built deck drainage system and we were impressed enough to check it out.