Curb Appeal

Craftsman Entry Porch & Custom Portico

Waterloo Region • 2016 – 2018 • Entrances & Porches

Transformed cracked, hazardous concrete stairs into a welcoming craftsman portico entrance with painted balustrades and custom gabled overhang.

Craftsman front porch with painted balustrades and a gabled portico✓ After: Craftsman Portico
Cracked precast concrete front steps⚠️ Before: Cracked Concrete
⚠️ The Challenge

The entrance had cracked, uneven precast concrete steps with no shelter from rain or snow.

✓ The Solution & Execution

Built a raised timber platform with a solid skirt, comfortable stairs with a handcrafted sage-green balustrade, and a gabled portico that matches the house.

Key Specifications & Materials
  • Raised Timber Platform
  • Solid Skirting
  • Handcrafted Balustrade
  • Gabled Portico
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Project Photos

Cracked precast concrete front stepsBefore
Craftsman front porch with painted balustrades and a gabled porticoAfter

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