Keeping the basic footprint of the porch the same as an existing deck provided the ability to utilize a good portion of the infrastructure. As typical, however, the existing footings were insufficient to support roof load and those had to be re-done. The design approach taken after that was to create an open, gable-roofed structure overhead with lots of details in the ceiling and trim. Rather than standard siding material, the gabled end itself was treated with a custom-made PVC-spoked pediment. Ten inch, round, Tuscan-style columns anchored the perimeter of the deck surface with stately, black aluminum railings between. The exposed rafters with planked roof panels provided nice eye candy above. Perhaps the richest look was created by the exotic Ipe decking. The same Ipe and the same attention to detail also carried over into the steps as the entire step section was covered with various sizes of Ipe trim. A true beauty to behold!
Statement Porch - West End Featured
Project Objective:
Providing some much needed protection from the afternoon sun was the main objective in this project. However, a standard (in both material and design) was not what the homeowner was looking for. Instead, a porch that created a distinct statement was the far better solution in this situation.
Scope of Work:
Additional Info
- Cost of Porch: $30,000 - $40,000
- Porch Roof: Gable, Asphalt Shingles
- Porch Type: Open
- Porch Decking: Wood, Ipe
- Porch Railing: Aluminum, Powder-coated
- Porch Deck Finish: Stained
- Porch Railing Finish: Black
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