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Follow-up on this topic.
So after doing some more research and investigation i found when visiting other neighbors and friends if you look hard enough you will find a crack in most open Lanai ceilings. Whether its a hairline or larger crack. Thinking about it, the problem could be from shoddy workmanship but also due to the attic air above the ceiling super heating in the summer.

The answer in my opinion is to install a solar attic fan to reduce the temperature in the attic and or insulate above the lanai. You are not doing this to save money but to have a more stable attic environment which will effect the living space in a small but positive way.

I called the Solar Guys but you can use whomever you want. I had a solar attic fan installed and had insulation blown in over my Lanai. What i found was after installing the attic fan the attic temperature so far hasn't gone over 100 degrees on a 95 degreee day. Now i don't have to worry about my stuff melting in the attic over the garage anymore and the garage is noticably cooler on very hot days. The ceiling on the Lanai doesn't feel hot to the touch any more.

The cost to do all this is not cheap but not crazy expensive and you get a Federal income tax credit on the solar fan. The Solar Guys did a great job, no mess, very professional and provided the necessary paperwork for the tax credit.

Again doing this work is not meant to save money but any lowering of the attic temperature will make the inside of your home cooler and make the A/C work less saving some money over time. And if i don't get any more cracks in my Lanai ceiling i won't have to spend money on repairs every so many years.