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Our House: Pergola Gone, Hello Porch!

July 3, 2012

Yay! I’m so glad to be writing this post, it means that our ‘pergola-turned-porch’ is done!  I’m so thrilled with the results, let’s just pause here and take a look at the finished product, then I’ll give you the play by play.

Yay! Isn’t it cute?  I think one of the reasons I’m so happy with the end result, is because when the project started, I was really worried that it was going to ruin the character I had built into this end of the house with the pergola addition several years prior.

Let me explain:

What started out as just painting the exterior of the house, turned into realizing there was a problem with the existing pergola design, that was causing water damage behind the siding of the East wall of ‘Our House’.

This picture, taken before Christmas shows the pergola with super cute rafter tails, (that I cut out with a jigsaw), that would have to all be cut off because we needed to create a traditional shingled roof so that the water would shed off properly.

One thing I wasn’t too upset about losing though, was the yellowed fiberglass roof and gable. This actually was the third round of fiberglass we’ve replaced the pergola with in about 12 years.

So after the carpenters removed the fiberglass,

I took advantage of the opportunity to paint the wall above it… albeit 3 times, but finally got it done before they came the next week to install the new roof.  (Yes, I took my cell phone with me and snapped this picture while standing on the open rafters of the pergola, just in case anyone didn’t believe that this grandma could do such a thing.)

Then the carpenters came and cut off the decorative rafter tails, installed a traditional soffit and facia, faced the front with sheathing to prep it for siding and got the roof ready for the roofers.

Fortunately, I had a design moment when I grabbed these pair of vinyl barn sash windows at Menard’s just before they came back to finish the gable end… Without those, I don’t think the porch face would be very cute, but with the simple addition of two $16 windows, the whole look of the gable end changed!

I explained to the carpenter that I wanted the siding to be ‘framed with wide boards, to give it that cottage look I so love.

This picture shows it after I prepped, caulked and primed it for paint. (Remember that bonding priming I’ve been using on this exterior paint job dries clear.)

And here it is with all the trim painted. You can see how we were able to maintain part of the rafter tail detail still under the facia.

And here is the happy gable end with the siding all painted!

Even though I did lose some of the character of the pergola, I gained new character, and am super happy with the results… and how good to know the rain can’t get behind my siding of the house anymore!!

 

 

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  1. Allison @ House of Hepworths says

    July 18, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Wow, what a huge difference. I love it. It looks amazing!

    Reply
  2. Kathy Ransom says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:06 am

    Don’t you love it when you have those ‘design moments’ the smallest touch can make all the difference – and at a bargain price! Looks great! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

    Reply
  3. Danielle@headedforthefuture says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    I love this! It looks beautiful! So inspiring and inviting. It looks like a completely different house! Way to go!!

    Reply
  4. Audrey Zumwalt says

    July 16, 2012 at 7:14 am

    Love the new look. You did a great design job. I would love to find one of those old enameled tables.

    Blessings
    Audrey Z @ Timeless Treasures

    Reply
  5. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    July 15, 2012 at 11:03 am

    I just love it! And I am so like you … changing things and running out to Menards and Home Depot mid-construction … picking up four skylights because our family room addition turned the kitchen into a cave …

    🙂

    Linda

    Reply
  6. gail says

    July 13, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    oh my! it looks like it has always been part of the house! LOVE the color, great thinking with the windows!

    gail

    Reply
  7. Pamela says

    July 13, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    That turned out amazing!!

    Reply
  8. Andrea at Opulent Cottage says

    July 13, 2012 at 10:28 am

    What a transformation! How nice to have a covered area to decorate. It’s so charming. I wish I could do this at my house! Cheers, Andrea

    Reply
  9. Toqua's Crafts says

    July 13, 2012 at 9:57 am

    Beautiful! (But you already knew that!)
    I too like the windows.
    Looks like you should grab a tall glass of iced tea, a book, sit in one of those chairs and relax a bit.

    Reply
  10. Dee says

    July 12, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Beautiful job! The new color is so pretty. The windows are a nice addition.

    Dee

    Reply
  11. Judy says

    July 12, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    Great new look to the house, I love a porch.

    Reply
  12. Christine says

    July 12, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    So… is my room ready? Because I’m ready to move in!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

    Reply
  13. Jana says

    July 12, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    This looks fabulous!! And I do love the addition of the extra windows, it does give it character. You did a great job and it looks so cozy and inviting.

    Reply
  14. Babs says

    July 12, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    Your cozy cottage porch looks really nice. I’m sure you’ll really enjoy it. Your chairs and plants look nice.

    Reply
  15. Sherry says

    July 12, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    I love the porch! We have a similar shape to the front of our house and have debated over what we should do to keep the character and provide a cover for the front where the sun beats down. After seeing your project I may be ready to lean in the direction of my hubby’s idea.

    Reply
  16. Mary says

    July 11, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    What a pretty front porch!! Bet you are spending any free time you have out there enjoying it

    Reply
  17. KCoake says

    July 11, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Looks fantastic!

    Reply
  18. debra says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    that looks lovely!

    Reply
  19. Michele says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    Oh it is so awesome!

    I am so happy for you! Looks GREAT!!

    YAY!!!!!

    Reply
  20. laurie says

    July 10, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    Wow! What a difference! I liked the pergola – but I love the porch! We’re thinking of adding a roof over our deck, so I’m pinning one of your photos for inspiration! Bet that it’s so nice and cozy under that watertight roof! 🙂

    xoxo laurie

    Reply
  21. Connie Bishop says

    July 10, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    Your porch looks great. The blue and white color scheme is fresh and pretty.

    Reply
  22. Sharon Hines says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    I love it! The porch is loaded with charm and character. The windows are definitely a nice touch.

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

    Reply
  23. Melinda says

    July 3, 2012 at 9:59 am

    This looks excellent! Good call on the windows. I’m impressed with your get-up-and-go. 🙂

    Reply
  24. northern cottage says

    July 3, 2012 at 9:14 am

    wow!!!!! how completely lovely – this just finishes it & expands the look SOOO much! awesome job!

    Reply
  25. Sandi says

    July 3, 2012 at 8:59 am

    Absolutely gorgeous…great place to sip on coffee..or wine!

    Reply
  26. Sandy says

    July 3, 2012 at 8:28 am

    Absolutely perfect. You have inspired this grandma to pick up a paint brush this summer and paint my front porch. I love reading your blog.

    Reply
  27. Cynthia says

    July 3, 2012 at 8:16 am

    It looks really good.

    Cynthia

    Reply
  28. Donnamae says

    July 3, 2012 at 6:59 am

    Your home looks great! So worth all the effort and all that painting!! Now, sit down in one of those great chairs and relax…at least for a little bit! 😉

    Reply
  29. Chris says

    July 3, 2012 at 5:38 am

    That looks sooo amazing! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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