Front Porches Add Form And Function (And Don’t Have To Rot)
Porches can be a fantastic addition to any house, invoking a certain “charm” or providing space for a swinging love seat.
Regardless of its function, your home’s porch’s form is often what creates your home’s first impression.
Because porches do not shed water, they can require a lot of maintenance. Wood will eventually rot because it stays wet.
New technologies such as engineered composites, however, do not rot and can be pre-made to be used as a deck. This is a recommended course of action.
Railings and fixtures — staples of any porch — can be wood products without fear of premature rot as water does not “pool” on vertical surfaces.
If you plan to sell your house, a new, maintenance-free porch can be a major selling point in addition to improving “curb appeal” and first impressions.
