Everything You Need to Know About Adding a Front Porch
As a homeowner, you may be considering adding a front porch to your property. If so, you’re in the right place! In this blog, we’ll walk you through the key considerations, different styles, construction steps, and ways to improve and maintain your front porch. Whether you’re seeking a cozy spot for relaxation, looking to enhance […]
Adding a Front Porch or Portico Protects Front Door Woodwork
Did you know that adding a front porch or portico helps protect your wooden front door, among other benefits? When it comes to shielding our homes from the elements, we often focus on securing our roofs and windows. However, Mother Nature can have an impact on our front door woodwork. From extreme heat to torrential […]
Covered Porches and Porticos: Entryways that Make a Great First Impression
Your home’s entryway is one of the first true impressions a person has of your home upon entering. Why not make it as appealing as possible? Covered porches and porticos are a great way to ramp up your entryway and add value to your home. The expert Atlanta porch builders at Georgia Front Porch offer […]
Portico or Porch Renovation: 7 Fresh Spring Curb Appeal Tips
There are easy and cheap ways to freshen up the front of your house or do a quick front portico or porch renovation for great spring (and summer) curb appeal. Here are seven expert tips from our front porch contractors on how to spruce up the outside of your home for an updated look. Spring […]
Exude Panache with Exquisite Front Porch Masonry
Are you finally ready for that front porch (or to remodel an existing one) and want a rock-solid, traditional look? Front porch masonry and stone elements certainly help add a historic luster to a front porch addition. Essentially, masonry is defined as any type of stonework put together with mortar. Although, masonry is not just […]
6 Exterior Home Design Trends for 2023: Covered Porches and More
Whether you live in your forever home or plan to sell in the near future, creating the best curb appeal is always in your best interest. Covered porches, front and back porticos, carports, and more, all deserve to look unique and show your personal design style. Most importantly, adding a unique touch to these outdoor […]
Adding a Front Porch Makes Sense Now, and Later When It’s Time to Sell
Did you know that adding a front porch can provide an 84% return on investment, on average? That’s especially true in warmer climates like Atlanta. Statistics show that a porch can dramatically increase your home’s curb appeal and improve its value to buyers. In fact, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has completed multiple […]
Porte Cochere: Style Beyond Carports
Ever see a portico-like structure but didn’t know exactly what it was called? Ever come across a structure that was like a fancy carport but wasn’t exactly a carport? Well, we’re here to solve the mystery. What you saw is a porte cochere, or coach door. The name is French, if you didn’t know! It […]
The Special Appeal of Craftsman Front Porch Design
If you are a fan of the HGTV show “House Hunters,” you can attest to the fact that Craftsman style homes are extremely popular (and not just with reality television “stars”). Let’s take a quick “tour” of the Craftsman. A Short History Craftsman homes were first introduced in Southern California in the early 1900s. Brothers […]
