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Exposed Rafters

Screened Porches

Exposed Rafters

Building a porch roof using exposed cedar rafters and tongue and groove is popular with our clients for several reasons.

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Most porch ceilings are drywall or vinyl, and they read as an afterthought the moment you look up. An exposed rafter ceiling does the opposite. The structure becomes the finish, the cedar carries the warmth, and the room gains height it never had on the drawing.

We build exposed cedar rafter ceilings on screened porches, covered porches and outdoor rooms across Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell, Woodstock and the rest of North Atlanta.

Natural Aesthetic

Cedar has a warm, rustic appearance with rich grain patterns and natural variations in color that add character and charm to the porch. Exposed cedar rafters and tongue and groove decking showcase the beauty of the wood, creating an inviting and timeless aesthetic that complements various architectural styles and outdoor settings.

Exposed cedar rafter porch ceiling with tongue and groove decking

Enhanced Outdoor Experience

The use of cedar in porch construction creates a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of nature while still being sheltered from the elements. The natural warmth and texture of cedar evoke a sense of relaxation and serenity, making the porch a comfortable and inviting retreat for outdoor gatherings, entertaining, or simply unwinding after a long day.

Screened porch with exposed cedar rafters open to the backyard

Customization Options

Cedar is a versatile material that can be easily finished to suit your preferences and design vision. Choose from a variety of finishes and treatments to achieve the look you want, from a clear coat that keeps the grain bright to a stain that pulls the ceiling closer to the rest of your home.

Stained cedar rafter ceiling on a custom porch interior

Sustainable Choice

Cedar is a renewable resource that is harvested from responsibly managed forests, making it an environmentally friendly choice for porch construction. By opting for cedar, you can enjoy the beauty and benefits of natural wood while supporting sustainable forestry practices and reducing your environmental impact.

Cedar tongue and groove ceiling detail above a covered porch

Exposed Rafter Porches We’ve Built

Every one of these is a real North Atlanta porch. Yours could be next.

Exposed cedar rafters above a brick outdoor fireplace on a screened porch
Cedar rafter and tongue and groove porch ceiling in North Atlanta
Porch interior finished with exposed cedar rafters
Vaulted porch ceiling with exposed cedar rafter beams
Screened porch with cedar rafters and a wooded backyard view
Gable porch roof framed with exposed cedar rafters
Cedar rafter ceiling over a furnished outdoor living space
Screened porch ceiling detail showing cedar rafters and ceiling fan
Exposed cedar rafters running the length of a covered porch
Custom screened porch with cedar rafter ceiling in North Atlanta
Tongue and groove cedar ceiling with exposed structural rafters
Finished porch interior with warm cedar rafters overhead

Screened Porches

Exposed rafters are one detail inside a bigger build. See how we design and frame the porch they sit on.

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Porch Building

Covered and open-air porches carry the same cedar ceiling work, without the screens.

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Bring us your porch and we’ll walk you through the rafter spacing, the cedar grade, and the finish that suits your home.

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