To the right you can see an exposed rafter ceiling with natural unstained wood. If you select exposed rafters, you can leave the natural wood or you can stain or paint the ceiling. In terms of cost, there are many variables but the enclosed rafter ceiling will cost more to a varying degree depending on the materials selected to enclose the rafters. Looking at this picture and the one above, you can see there’s a big difference between an exposed rustic style ceiling and an enclosed more finished style ceiling. This ceiling is also enclosed meaning you cannot see the rafters or framing elements. The picture you see to your left has a white AZEK low maintenance beadboard ceiling. Many of our customers request beadboard for their ceiling. For example, some of our customers choose cedar for the rafters which has a very attractive knotted look.Īnother difference in today’s screened porch ceilings is the ceiling boards. However, today’s exposed rafter ceilings often include different materials for a slightly more elegant look. Open rafters, like you see in this picture, create that rustic look reminiscent of the porches from our childhood. The first design decision to make when planning your new porch is whether you want open rafters or enclosed rafters. There are quite a few choices in how to finish your porch ceiling. Whether you have our very popular gable roof, which creates a vaulted ceiling, or a different roof style, one of the key design elements of your porch is the ceiling as you can see in the pictures shown here.
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