FRONT ENTRY PORCH Sample Clauses

FRONT ENTRY PORCH. The Xxxxxx Residence features an original front entry porch characterized by: closed balustrades; paired, corner square columns; and tongue-and- groove soffits. The sleeping porch above was enclosed at some point in time with the addition of a new roof and new wood window assemblies; the original low balustrades were retained in situ as part of this later work. In general, the front entry porch appears to be in good condition, and should be preserved as required. Prior to relocation, the front entry porch, stairs and stair cheeks should be documented to ensure proper restoration once the building is placed on its final location within the property site. It is assumed that the original stairs and stair cheeks will be removed, and rebuilt once the house is relocated. The same relative location to grade should nbe maintained so that the existing number of stairs can be matched. The sleeping porch above should be restored through the removal of later interventions, and the restoration of its appearance based on physical evidence and archival documentation. Heritage homes were typified by a low balustrade of approximately 24” in height. To ensure the heritage character of the house is preserved, the restored balustrade design should reflect the original configuration. In order to retain the original balustrade height, alternate compliance measures should be explored, such as the use of landscaped fall zones, metal pipe rails and glass panels to make up the remaining height to meet code requirements Conservation Strategy: Restoration • Remove the later enclosure, and restore the sleeping porch to match historic appearance based on physical evidence and archival documentation. • Existing front entry porch stairs and stair cheeks should be documented prior to removal. • Investigate condition of original materials. Retain sound or deteriorated materials that can be cleaned and repaired, as required. • New porch stairs should match original in appearance. • Original lower height balustrades should be retained, with alternate compliance methods utilized to achieve required height. Front entry porch with enclosed balcony above. Detail photo of paired, corner square columns and tongue-and-groove soffit of the front entry porch.