Saving an heirloom: how to repair an old porch

Article Abstract:

Old porches with their architectural details such as fretwork and posts, can often be renovated. The crucial areas are the foundation, roof, structural supports, floors, and cosmetic details. How to examine for rot or other damage in each of these areas is detailed. Tips on repair work are given.

Maintenance and repair, Fretwork

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The sometimes porch: or how the author built his own seasonal porch

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A man describes a small screened-in porch which he designed so that it could be collapsed and stored away during the cold months. The porch was built on an existing south-facing deck. Made of posts and beams, it has a roof awning, screened-in sides, and a design that drains away rainwater.

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Crafting the perfect cupola

Article Abstract:

Cupolas serve as ventilators but they also add an attractive architectural detail to the roofs of barns or other buildings. A man describes how he looked at various cupolas and then constructed one on the ground, later raising it to his barn roof. Tips are given on constructing a cupola.

Methods, Ventilation, Domes, Domes (Structural elements)

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