Tag: Porch Columns
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Columns are not only functional. They add curb appeal.
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How’s the view of your property from the street these days? It is commonly accepted that improvements to both residential and commercial properties boost curb appeal, which, in turn, increases property value. While obvious methods of improvement can include re-painting and landscaping design, it is worth taking the time to consider structural enhancements. Have you…
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Contemporary Designs Using Columns
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The popularity of open living spaces is a growing trend. The concept of contemporary designs also fuels the need for columns to hold up load-bearing walls. Use this opportunity to add flavorful style to an area. Exterior Contemporary Designs- Outdoor Living Spaces Outdoor living has exploded into a new way of life. Kitchens, conversation pits, and…
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Craftsman Home Design Ideas- Using Columns
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Grand Columns – A Quintessential Component to Craftsman Home Design Critics, disenchanted with the inhuman reality of the Industrial Revolution, created the Arts and Crafts movement. This movement evoked a return to handcraftsmanship, and the use of high-quality materials to create utilitarian art, including architecture. One of the style of homes that came out of…
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Selecting Materials for Your Columns
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Columns are some of the most popular architectural elements that designers and architects try to integrate into any of their designs. No wonder that in classic architectural buildings in the United States, you always find these as their main design elements. It’s probably because columns have an added sophistication and class that other decorative features don’t…
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Adding Character to your Front Porch with Columns
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Adding a front porch with columns is not just stylish but also a way of making the front of your house functional. They can be used in supporting your front roof, or in matching with the style of the rest of your home, but most importantly, in adding curb appeal to your house. Let us…
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Wood Porch Post Installation
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in VideosTaking out old porch columns and replacing them with new ones isn’t as difficult as it seems. This video will show you the entire process, from start to finish. But just remember–removing any structural support from your house can be extremely dangerous! You should always consult a professional carpenter, contractor, and possibly engineer before attempting…









