Porches
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During restoration, as much original building fabric is retained as possible but sometimes a stronger substitute is required. The decorative scrollwork balustrade panels were reproduced with a longer-lasting PVC material.
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Magnificent architectural details are brought into sharp focus during the paint and primer phase. A seamless blending of original and restored work is confirmed before final paint is applied.
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Once the meticulous demolition is complete an architectural historian examines “paint shadow” evidence to learn more about the home’s original features and produce the final restoration design drawings.
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Columns are suspended and held in place by scaffolding, allowing for work on the porch deck and column bases below and the roof line balustrade above.
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The completed porch, featuring a new roof line balustrade constructed with a long-lasting substitute material.
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Properly placed scaffolding is key to safely shoring up porch columns and balustrades, allowing for new deck framing and installation.
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A “slow dry” oil-based primer penetrates and seals up all wood surfaces.
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Areas of difficult moisture deterioration require special attention. The column bases on this King’s Hill neighborhood front porch deck received a coat of liquid epoxy before being fitted with a narrow PVC “donut” to ensure a long-lasting waterproof deck-to-column connection.
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Thoughtful planning allows for intricate shoring techniques to minimize porch project steps.
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A beautiful porch restoration project completed on time and within the estimated budget.