| Posted By |
Message |
MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
Name:
Kathy
|
Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
tg
Message edited 10/10/2005 5:24:07 PM.
|
Posted 8/2/05 10:11 AM  |
| |
|
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource | Long Island Weddings |
Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
no ideas, but your flower boxes look great!!
|
| Posted 8/2/05 10:25 AM |
| |
|
LMFitz
life is good
Member since 5/05 2013 total posts
Name:
L
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
I have one! I have a two-story brick cape, and I thought it needed some character - - -so we had a portico built, with beadboard on the front and ceiling - plus columns supporting it. I don't have pics with me - but I have tons at home - what a difference! Plus, now I don't get soaked if it's raining and I'm fumbling for keys. I'll post pics tonight.
ETA - looking at your house, you could add a real "dramatic" effect by bringing the portico up to the height of the roof - and it would be super-tall!
Message edited 8/2/2005 10:42:48 AM.
|
| Posted 8/2/05 10:41 AM |
| |
|
MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
Name:
Kathy
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
Posted by Janice
no ideas, but your flower boxes look great!!
Thanks!! They are impatients! They grow sooo big, we love them. I plant them every year!!
LMF - thanks I would love to see pics!
|
| Posted 8/2/05 10:42 AM |
| |
|
Laura1976
Member since 5/05 5754 total posts
Name:
Laura
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
a portico would look great on your house!
|
| Posted 8/2/05 1:03 PM |
| |
|
Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
Member since 5/05 22334 total posts
Name:
Professional Aunts No Kids
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
here is a picture of the front of my house.
We want to replace the column with a round one...but we can not find anyone to do it!!
|
| Posted 8/2/05 1:07 PM |
| |
|
charon54
My two boys!
Member since 5/05 7279 total posts
Name:
Rebecca
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
I really want one but the quote we were given was like $3000 to build one since they would need to relay the concrete to build out the porch.
|
| Posted 8/2/05 1:47 PM |
| |
|
MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
Name:
Kathy
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
Thanks for the ideas and the pic...as for putting a round column in, wouldnt a regular general contractor do that?
Wow $3,000 that's a big quote! My DH would build it for us, he used to be a contractor so he can do what ever we want around the house which is a big $$$ saver.
ETA: I love your house, I love splits!
Message edited 8/2/2005 2:28:45 PM.
|
| Posted 8/2/05 1:57 PM |
| |
|
danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
Member since 5/05 13476 total posts
Name:
Scott
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
My sister has one on her house in oceanside. She has a cape that her husband blew out back and up. He built a foyer on the front and also added a Portico with the two columns...Its very nice.
Scott
|
| Posted 8/2/05 3:28 PM |
| |
|
Ambersmom
Straight up nasty
Member since 5/05 7740 total posts
Name:
Sharon
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
Posted by Lisa
here is a picture of the front of my house.
We want to replace the column with a round one...but we can not find anyone to do it!!
IMAGE
Lisa:
They are so easy to replace. H/D sells round columns that are two pieces that snap together and can cover your existing column (I think they are coated tin). They come in different sizes, but you might have to cut them down a bit (with a sawz all) to make them fit perfectly. They also come with different top/bottom footings. I think they were like $100.00 a piece when we did them four years ago. They are a pain somewhat to snap together but they make a world of difference. I think they are in the woodworking area (where the doors, mouldings, etc.) are.
|
| Posted 8/2/05 7:37 PM |
| |
|
Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
Member since 5/05 22334 total posts
Name:
Professional Aunts No Kids
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
Posted by ambersmom
Posted by Lisa
here is a picture of the front of my house.
We want to replace the column with a round one...but we can not find anyone to do it!!
IMAGE
Lisa:
They are so easy to replace. H/D sells round columns that are two pieces that snap together and can cover your existing column (I think they are coated tin). They come in different sizes, but you might have to cut them down a bit (with a sawz all) to make them fit perfectly. They also come with different top/bottom footings. I think they were like $100.00 a piece when we did them four years ago. They are a pain somewhat to snap together but they make a world of difference. I think they are in the woodworking area (where the doors, mouldings, etc.) are.
Thanks so much!! I saw them in HD and wasnt sure how good they were or how easy it was to put together!!!! I guess we will be making a trip to HD this weekend!! 
|
| Posted 8/2/05 10:47 PM |
| |
|
LMFitz
life is good
Member since 5/05 2013 total posts
Name:
L
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
My house, before portico (actually, before I even owned it) and after adding the portico. Image Attachment(s):
|
| Posted 8/3/05 11:16 PM |
| |
|
Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
Member since 5/05 22334 total posts
Name:
Professional Aunts No Kids
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
That looks BEAUTIFUL!!!
|
| Posted 8/4/05 7:55 AM |
| |
|
jms100303
Luv my munchkins
Member since 5/05 4789 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
That looks great with the portico!
|
| Posted 8/4/05 8:14 AM |
| |
|
danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
Member since 5/05 13476 total posts
Name:
Scott
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
It makes such a big difference. I would love to do that to our house or to add a front covered porch....
Scott
|
| Posted 8/4/05 8:24 AM |
| |
|
LMFitz
life is good
Member since 5/05 2013 total posts
Name:
L
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
Thanks all! New roof, siding, windows, doors and fascia help too!
|
| Posted 8/4/05 8:54 AM |
| |
|
MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
Name:
Kathy
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
Lucille that looks great!!
IS your house in East Northport? It looks like my Dad's neighborhood.
|
| Posted 8/4/05 10:28 AM |
| |
|
LMFitz
life is good
Member since 5/05 2013 total posts
Name:
L
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
Posted by kelleherkm
Lucille that looks great!!
IS your house in East Northport? It looks like my Dad's neighborhood.
I wish  - then we wouldn't be looking to move! We're in Huntington Station now.
|
| Posted 8/4/05 10:43 AM |
| |
|
MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
Name:
Kathy
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
Posted by LMFitz
Posted by kelleherkm
Lucille that looks great!!
IS your house in East Northport? It looks like my Dad's neighborhood.
I wish - then we wouldn't be looking to move! We're in Huntington Station now.
Oh... I'm sorry!! There are a few houses for sale in my neighborhood and my Dad's. If you want to FM your range I will send the links to you.
|
| Posted 8/4/05 12:45 PM |
| |
|
LMFitz
life is good
Member since 5/05 2013 total posts
Name:
L
|
Re: Anyone have a portaco on the front of their house (over the front door)?
Posted by kelleherkm
Oh... I'm sorry!! There are a few houses for sale in my neighborhood and my Dad's. If you want to FM your range I will send the links to you.
Thanks - we're actually in negotiations for a house in Eaton's Neck.....keep your fingers crossed! 
|
| Posted 8/4/05 2:00 PM |
| |
|
