Working on a fixer upper
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Lagree Wyndham on Dec 09, 2015Humm not really sure, when you say roof across do you mean a porch. also just for my curiosity are those windows on top and bottom were a double decker porch was closed in originally??Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Dec 09, 2015agree with Lagree, not really sure what you are referring toHelpful Reply
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Pam Walker on Dec 10, 2015If it were me, I'd take that photo & blow it up to an 8x10 at least. Pin it on a bulletin board & then cut a long thin piece of paper the length of the house & hold it up to the picture where you are thinking that the ""roof"" (porch) should be & see how it looks OR if you're familiar with Paint on most computers (or Photoshop), then try using those to choose (decide) what you want & where. :) GOOD LUCK!Helpful Reply
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Su on Dec 10, 2015best advice if you aren't sure what you can do is to hire a contractor... money well spent for an expert and his advice, skills and guidanceHelpful Reply
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Dee on Dec 10, 2015Super idea! ThanksHelpful Reply
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Jean Myles on Dec 10, 2015I say hire a architect to do the design work so it will be up to building code and the proportions will be correct. It is really worth spending a little to have it done properly. Then if you cant do it yourself Hire a contractor. Be sure to really check out the contractors before you hire one. Unfortunately there many who aren't very good or trust worthy. Good luck. Please share an before/ after pic when its done.Helpful Reply
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Danielle on Dec 11, 2015The entry enclosure should probably be taken off and rebuilt as part of the new roof. One word of caution, though. You really might want to pay to have a drawing done of this before you do it. the front of the house is already really busy because of having so many windows. Adding a covered porch only on one side has the potential to really make the house look unbalanced. Maybe consider extending the porch across the entire front? I know it's a lot more money to do that but it would pay for itself in increased value.Helpful Reply
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Dee on Dec 11, 2015Wow, great ideas. Can't thank you enough!Helpful Reply
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Jennifer on Dec 12, 2015If you removed the existing little roof, a nice porch could go across the front of the house over the door and windows to the left. The right side is difficult to see in the photo, but with the change in roofline, that could be treated with detail and landscaping, from what I can see here. Sturdy or boxed posts would give the porch presence, and keep it simple. If the porch is low enough not to require a railing I would skip it, and place some pots or other decor by the steps. Have fun with your project!Helpful Reply
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Dee on Dec 12, 2015Thanks very much. Great ideas. Love the boxed posts and no railing. Thanks so much!Helpful Reply
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Sheila D on Jan 07, 2016Sounds like porch swing time! Send pics of results.Helpful Reply
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