Stain for Porch Posts: Opinions Please
April H
5 years ago
One photo in the shade and one in the sun.... #1-#6....what do you prefer?
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Roof/Porch opinions please!
Comments (11)A few thoughts...If you love what the architect did, I would go that route - otherwise you will grow to dislike your own home. I personally prefer the architect's - it looks 3 dimensional, in proportion and cute. The builder's version is more simplistic looking to me and takes away the hip roof look, which you obviously like. He also changed windows and made it look like a track home (my opinion). As a side note, have you looked at any homes the builder has designed and built? Did you like any of them once they were done? Our builder wasn't good artistically - he was a great framer and built beautiful homes...off an architect's blueprint. The ones he designed himself looked 2 dimensional (flat), had too small of windows, etc. Therefore we made sure we had an architectural blue print for him to follow and it has turned out great. Regarding the roof pitch, we had one roof line (large porch) with a 3/12 pitch and our builder said the same thing as yours so there is truth in it. He said a 3/12 pitch is normal and ok for a metal roof. He said shingles will work, but they have to be laid differently (follow instructions from shingle company), they will wear out faster and are more likely to have ice damming issues. In our case, we wanted shingles (budget reasons), so we left the 3/12 pitch and put Ice & Water shield on the whole roof line before having the shingles installed. I'm not sure where you live, but if you are going to have heavy snow or ice, this pitch may be a problem unless you have a metal roof. Also it depends what direction your house if facing. Our 3/12 roof line faces north and we get snow, so it likes to sit there, which concerned our builder as well. Since your architect made the roof metal, it will be fine if you have ice & water shield. I like that he contrasted the metal on the porch with the shingles on the rest. It adds dimension and will be fine. IMO, I don't think the other changes made by the builder just to change the porch pitch are justified and totally change the look. If he is insistent and you really want him as your builder, maybe ask him to replace his two windows with one (front left) and put the little roof over it, add the dormer in the middle and take off the two gable roofs on the ends that he added. See how that looks. If he made those changes, it would look similar to the architect's, only with a steeper roof. Good luck! This post was edited by RQHome on Thu, May 22, 14 at 8:08...See Moreopinions, suggestions, ideas needed please!
Comments (5)Opinions? You asked for opinions? Why, "opinions" is my middle name! I like the front of your house and the first thing I thought when I looked at your picture was . But I like this too. They're in the same ballpark: I'm not sure how I'd blend stone and a railing....See MoreI need some quick opinions please on this gel stain
Comments (13)With my other bathroom, I used this same gel stain and the plywood end next to the toilet was the spot I started with, and how I found this technique. I put the gel stain on with a dry brush, and coated it evenly. Then I dipped the brush in a cup of thinner and went over the whole thing, wiping off the excess onto a rag every so often. That thinned it without wiping it off. When it was the thickness I wanted - the right amount of grain showing through - I went over it one more time with just the very end of the brush and that feathered out most of the brush marks. But I sanded the plywood end on this bathroom down too much I think, and the gel just wasn't as workable. I didn't sand anything except that one end, so the rest should be easier. I also used a rag, a nylon one I think, to do the drawers and doors and didn't have any problem with it going on too thick or wiping off too much. I tried a cotton rag and it did take off too much....See MoreOT X-Post from Decks and Porches
Comments (2)Thanks cpartist for the suggestion. I may do that - I didn't think of going there but it does get quite a bit of traffic. I just bit the bullet and went to DH with my concerns about the width of the steps. I took our cooler out and showed him how tight it would be to bring that up and down. He did not argue, but instead suggested a possible way to fix it - even though we would have to buy more decking boards to replace the ones running along the edge that were already notched to the old posts. And possibly more boards for the wider steps as well. It does put the brakes on this project for the time being, and we also agreed to hold off on the walkway until we get the deck steps corrected - DH agreed to re-cut the stringers to allow for consistent risers. So unless he changes his mind, it looks like I will be able to get everything corrected - even though it will cost time and money, I think is worth it. And its times like this when I remember why I married him... All is good for now.... until then next hiccup!...See MoreApril H
5 years ago
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5 years agoApril H
5 years agoHope this is more helpful. The gutters aren't on yet but they are a bronze which matches the exterior light fixtures and garage doors.
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5 years ago
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5 years agoApril H
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Virgil Carter Fine Art
5 years agoThere are a gazillion proper metal post bases for various size posts which are sound structural connectors and raise the base of the post from the concrete or brick surface so that air may circulate beneath the post and keep rot from taking place. Your builder should know all about these...
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