[upstate]

We have a screened in porch, 12x30 at our home in a the northeast. When it was first built thirty years ago, we used plywood for the ceiling. I would sand and stain it every couple of years, that became old. We then had it replaced with white soffit material installed instead, looks great. There are some villas in Fenney using something similar on their lanai ceilings. When we return, we will take down the rock ceiling, have furring strips installed and then use a bead board soffit for the ceiling. Quality materials, and those that know what they are doing seem to come out on top every time. Good luck everyone.

PS- We also have cracks, repaired once and came back. The drywall person came over, said it could be repaired but no guarantees it wouldn't come back again. Thanked them for their honesty and said good bye.