A lovely porch of the Victorian era in St. Francisville, Louisiana. Original porches are always character defining features of a historic house and often are found in poor condition due to their exposed locations. Preserving these features, or restoring them if lost, is key to maintaining or restoring the historic character of a house.
Designing a compatible replacement when an original porch is gone requires understanding the style of the house and typical features of that style.
The city of Portland, Maine has a wonderful guide to repair and replacement of porches that covers the range of styles and periods found in their historic districts. It is available online: tinyurl.com/Portland-Porch-Guidelines
The repair and/or restoration of porches is also covered in “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available from the author in our online shop at YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
Want to learn more about historic houses? Save on The Restorer’s Library Essentials combo pack includes “Restoring Your Historic House,” Michael Litchfield’s “Renovation: 5th Edition,” and Virginia McAlester’s “Field Guide to American Houses” in our shop. Combo packs are discounted from the individual book prices, and you save on shipping too!
“Restoring Your Historic House is also available in bookstores nationwide and from online retailers.
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