In the Spring I plan on finishing my porch ceiling with tongue & groove cedar. Would it be a good idea to get the wood now and let it "cure" in my basement so there's less shrinkage after it's up? The basement is humidity controlled.
Slightly OT: Cedar ceiling
Jan 15, 2005
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Actually it would be best to keep it out on the porch.
But the cedar is probably sitting outside in a lumber yard anyway, so it probably won't make a boo of difference.
Rob
Yes, the cedar planks may be overkill for a porch ceiling. I think it would look beautiful, especially in the evening with some low level lighting reflecting off the finish. Regardless of what I put up there, I also have to decide if I should try to insulate in some way. I'm going to attach the wood to the roof rafters for a sloped ceiling. I know I need air circulation to preserve the roof but there's always a chance that I'll close in the porch someday and will want to heat it.
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