Portico Slate Roof

A long portico supported by six or more columns.

Portico slate roof.

Mediterranean roof photo by nancy andrews. Simple portico with matching stone piers and steps. Use copper aluminum or steel roofing clay or cement tiles or cedar shakes to define the portico. A portico ceiling painted an interesting color or done in.

Slate roof cost non discounted retail pricing for. These types of roof styles are the most affordable and often use a metal roof since the pitch is too shallow for shingles. An enclosed portico with faux slate roof. S1 grade hand split quarry slate.

Built in benches or seating in the portico. When adding a portico to your home one of your most important decisions is the roof style. Gabled porticos are either shallow or pitched depending upon the available space above the front door. If the house is fitted with a gabled roof a portico using the same design style will fit the aesthetic beautifully.

Costs vary depending on roof materials such as shingle or metal the overall design the number of columns and more. Jan 31 2017 when you have space limitations such as overhangs windows above the front door or a tight stoop a shed or flat roof may be your best option. A portico roof that doubles as an second level balcony or faux balcony. Among the more popular portico designs a gabled roofline is shaped like a triangle.

Flat roof porticos are simply elegant architecturally appealing and most importantly economical for you the. Flat roof photo by nancy andrews. Slate roofing installation labor basic basic labor to install slate roof with favorable site conditions. Nonetheless the look complete with cast iron lions is quite formal especially with the piers repeated as gate posts at the entry to the slate walk.

Stocky tuscan and stone columns support a flat roofed portico that sports minimal architrave trim. Whether you re simply adding a roof to shelter to your front porch or giving the front of your home a complete facelift you re sure to find the perfect plan to add a portico or porch to your home. Nailing black slate in a fishscale patern on the historic c h. Quantity includes typical waste overage material for repair and local delivery.

That s why we carefully consider your home s existing roof style to ensure that the portico fits seamlessly with your home s exterior. 18 x12 blend 1 4 thick. Give your portico singular character by capping it with a roofing material that differs from the main roof. Evans house ca 1861 in hudson ny.

With building instructions on how to create columns to enclosing a porch for three season living you ll discover blueprints plans and instructions that make this a job you re ready to tackle.