Asked on Dec 09, 2015
Working on a fixer upper
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Dee
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We would like to put a roof above the lst floor front windows, but aren't sure how to connect it to the little gabled front entry roof or if it shouldn't be connected to the entry enclosure. We are redoing the windows and as you can see there is a concrete pad below the 5 windows on the front of the house's lst floor. We think a roof above those windows would make the face of the house much more appealing but aren't sure how to do it.
11 answers
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Humm 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??
Lagree Wyndham
on Dec 09, 2015
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agree with Lagree, not really sure what you are referring to
Janet Pizaro
on Dec 09, 2015
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If 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!
Pam Walker
on Dec 10, 2015
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best 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 guidance
Su
on Dec 10, 2015
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Super idea! Thanks
Dee
on Dec 10, 2015
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I 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.
Jean Myles
on Dec 10, 2015
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The 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.
Danielle
on Dec 11, 2015
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Wow, great ideas. Can't thank you enough!
Dee
on Dec 11, 2015
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If 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!
Jennifer
on Dec 12, 2015
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Thanks very much. Great ideas. Love the boxed posts and no railing. Thanks so much!
Dee
on Dec 12, 2015
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Sounds like porch swing time! Send pics of results.
Sheila D
on Jan 07, 2016
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