Porch Renovation and Conversion for a 1927 English Cottage
This home was built with an open front porch that was under roof for 2/3 of its length. Previous owners had crudely enclosed it with prefab sliding storm windows and an aluminum awning over the unroofed part. Rotting structure from leaky drains on the roof, plus drafty and failing windows required a rebuild.
All of the second-floor stucco and trim on the east side of the house was replaced along with porch ceiling joists.
New stucco was made to match existing with the use of several latex molds.
New structure was created to enclose the open end of the porch with appropriate openings that matched the other arches.
Dormers received new copper roofs and siding.
A new door to the concrete patio was crafted of a swinging door and two tall casement units.
A new box bay was installed on the second floor to create a big picture window in the bedroom.
Custom corbels were crafted to cover robust welded steel brackets that support the box bay along with stainless steel cables.
New Pella Architect Series windows were built to fit the custom openings..
A new, varnished v-groove ceiling with custom crown molding, recessed LED downlights, ceiling fan and chandelier make it a beautiful space.
A new Saltillo tile floor was intalled over the original concrete with radiant heat makes this a place to gather any time of year.
The upper balcony has a new iron railing and a great view of the lake.
