Rethinking Your Front Porch

If you are going to replace your front door you may also want to consider a whole new front porch. Building a front porch deck is an ambitious project; however you can do it with a little preparation and education freely available on the web.  Before toy start any construction, be sure to check local and city codes in case you need a permit before starting on your front porch deck.

Things to consider when rethinking your new porch:

• How much room do you have?  Is there going to be enough space to accomplish your goals.  Make sure you have plenty of extra room for safety features and unexpected changes.
• How much are you willing to spend?  Budget can set the tone for the whole project: is this a simple concrete pour or a lavish deck.
• Do you have all the correct tools?  This can ad to the cost and save you many hours of frustration.
• What is the weather like in your area?  This can dictate the materials you use and weather you want to have a covered area.
• What is your timeline?  If this is a weekend project then it may not be the deck of your dreams, but it could still drastically increase the value of your home if done correctly. 

Once you have considered the above items you can begin with the design stage of your front porch.