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Online Porch Guide - Table of Contents


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We love porches and we're eager to share over 40 years of knowledge gained working with tens of thousands of porches. Whether you're building from scratch, assessing an existing porch, or just researching porches, this Guide will help!

"I love your online porch design help."   - Steven M., Midland, TX

      • Browse porch examples (photos, drawings, & floorplans).
      • Study porch anatomy.
      • Plan & draw your dream porch (no art skills required).
      • Learn proper installation techniques.

Organized for reading sequentially. Click Next at bottom of each page.

Overview

Quick Checklist  (Please review!)

Determining Your Needs
Which porch is best for your house?  (Photo section)
How will you use your porch?
What style of decorative trim do you want?

Understanding the Porch
Porch Shapes & Rooflines  (Photo section)
Structural Porch Parts
Foundation & Floor
Porch Posts
Beam
Roof & Ceiling
Decorative Porch Parts
Newel Posts
The Balustrade
Bottom Rail
Balusters
Subrail
Handrail
Integral Spandrel
Post Top Decorations
Spandrels
Brackets
Running Trims
Medallions
Porch Eave Decorations
The Third Dimension
Post Face Brackets
Repeating Cornice Brackets
Running Trim

Examples of Porch Decoration
10 Porch Drawings
Product Cross Reference

Planning Your Porch
Floorplan
Existing Conditions
Length
Depth
Steps
Porch Post Placement
Elevations (front & side views)

Existing Porch Assessment
Paint and Caulk Inspection

Ordering Your Porch Parts
Porch & Newel Posts
Post Top Decorations
Porch Eave Decorations

Installation of Porch Parts
Important Considerations
Overview
Paint First!
Layout & Assembly of Balustrade Sections
Preparing for Assembly
Assembly of Balustrade Sections
Installation
Porch & Newel Posts
Decorative Trim
Balustrade Sections

Final Reminder


"Our clients wanted an authentic Victorian 'gingerbread' porch on their home and they wanted it to look as though it had always been there. That's exactly what we gave them and they love it. Using your Porch Book I was able to provide just what she was looking for. I've gotten many positive comments from people who've seen the porch in person and on my website. I always credit your company with providing me the materials and knowledge that made this transformation possible. Thank you for your help. You made me look good."                                                                                           - Paul K, Residential Designer, Minnesota


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