Replace Your Wooden Porch Ceiling With This Low-Maintenance Lookalike

Wooden porch ceilings and soffits may last a long time, but they're not impervious to moisture damage, insect damage, and other visible signs of aging. Plus, if they're painted, there's that maintenance, too. As soon as your shiplap or beadboard ceilings and soffits start to show signs of distress, it quickly affects your outdoor ambiance.

When you're in the market to update the ceiling on your covered porch, keep in mind that vinyl products have come a long way. That's to say, it was exciting when Westlake Royal Building Products™ dropped its news of a PVC lookalike product into my inbox. This wood-like material looks so good, and we know it's the kind of alternative ceiling option homeowners have been looking for, too.

Royal™ WoodTone Styles blend rich wood looks with rustic warmth. It's available as beadboard panels, 6" v-grooved planks, and crown and bed moulding, so your space will feel finished. And because it isn't actual wood, it effectively serves as a low-maintenance, weather-resistant, insect-proof solution for your home.

Battling humidity or coastal weather? This product made of cellular PVC will withstand the moisture in the air better than any natural wood beadboard or soffiting. Seeking the charm of a natural wood ceiling without the staining and ongoing maintenance? Take a second look at this product. If we were impressed, this type of material is worth a second look.

Product features and benefits:

• Elegant look of stained wood

• Low-maintenance PVC

• Moisture & insect proof

• Hidden nailing hem for seamless installation

Available in six colors:

• American Walnut

• Charred Timber

• Natural Cedar

• Oak Ridge

• Smoke Grey

• Weathered Oak