Cedar Wood Porch Ceiling

Unfortunately there is no specific information that we can find about the type of wood used on the ceiling.

Cedar wood porch ceiling.

Now the same material that gives you the look and feel of cedar siding fiber cement can also be used to give you the traditional look of a cedar beadboard porch ceiling. In our case we chose insect and rot resistant western red cedar. It needs frequent care and maintenance to keep it looking its best. With the dark gray siding that we chose for our home plus the white accents i knew that all the elements would work together and that the wood would add some warmth to the overall.

For a plainer profile install tongue and groove flooring on your porch ceiling then paint or stain it. However from the appearance and color we guess that it is cedar. Woodhaven tongue and groove ceiling planks are made of medium density fiberboard and come in wood tone shades that reproduce the look of natural wood even down to the grain. Paint the ceiling a single color or try a two tone approach by painting the trim a complementary color.

The beadboard and painted white designs can be painted to complement colors used on walls floors upholstery or accent pieces. Cedar porch ceiling the build. Or choose a flooring made from a wood that stands up to the weather such as teak or cedar and either get it prefinished or leave it unfinished for a more rustic look. You can use plywood on a porch ceiling but in such a way that no one will notice it.

Cedar siding and shingles have the same issues as cedar beadboard. I have swooned for ages over those cedar ceilings that you see in porches and outdoor rooms. Go for a board and batten approach by covering the seams with 1 by 3 inch fir cedar or redwood trim. Some studies have even shown the exposed grain of wood to have a calming affect on the nervous system.

Using it on a ceiling means it will be in a damp location subject to mostly humidity fluctuations rather than a wet location subject to direct rain and. Moreover cedar is a hardwood like teak redwood cypress etc and cedar contains natural oils which make it especially resistant to damage caused by bugs decay or water moisture.