What kind of roof to add over front porch?
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Comments (6)PART 2 OF POST: I just realized I'm probably using the wrong word by saying "awning." We want a more permanent looking structure like a portico. I'm attaching a photo of a suggestion from a handyman we asked. I'm just not sure how this would look, centered over our door, with our roof line. We intend to redo our crumbling stairs and railings (within the same footprint) along with the awning/portico addition. Hope this clarifies things!...See MoreIs it weird to have a porch roof extend over its stairs?
Comments (2)Personally, I love the photo of the original gable, and if you have the means to return it back to that, then yes! I love covered stairs as well, as a Canadian, I appreciate anything that requires less shovelling! I think sometimes these beautiful old houses get ruined when people try to “modernize” them. If you live in a century house, you have to love that centuries style! So, yes, I say rework the gable, and make the entrance grand again!...See MoreWe want to add a small porch to the front of the house?
Comments (7)You mean you want to add a front porch in front of the front porch that was enclosed to make more living space? I would extend the existing roof line out and basically recreate the trim above the windows and door and the tapered columns. You would also need to remove and add new steps. I would check with the local planning department as you might need a variance to extend the porch. I think you could end up with a look you would be happy with. It's not going to be cheap though. If you're interested in seeing how a porch addition might look on your house check out my web site, Creative Visual Concepts....See MoreHow to dress up front door/add shelter/small porch?
Comments (13)Hi- I think it would be very nice if you could have a covered porch on one side of your house, or even running the length of the entire front of your house. Who cares if it is not "the period" of your house? I don't think your house is some period masterpiece whose value will be lowered by the addition of the porch. Only you can decide if you have the money to pay for that sort of project, and if the months out of the year that you can sit outside with a cuppa and a book nad/or with a neighbor make it worth it to you to spend the money. Note, I don't even mention re-sale value. Because what is important is the pleasure it will give you, that is number one. (I am assuming that building a porch won't detract from the house's value.) Please be sure to use an experienced contractor, get three bids, etc. You can have one side with a porch swing if you like that, or a couple of rocking chairs and foot stools, and the other side with a table and chairs and a bar cart/tea cart. From the top you can hang several bushy hanging plants. If you do this sort of porch, you don't need a portico as the door will be covered by the porch....See Moreapple_pie_order
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