Since these columns wrap around your existing columns you have lots of options for different styles.
Exterior diy porch column wraps.
That s right we added a front porch to an existing house.
Non structural vinyl porch column options transform your porch the easy way choosing the right non structural vinyl porch column option can dramatically change the look of your porch and create impressive curb appeal.
Here s what our home looked like before.
After working on my porch floor for several very long days without a break if you missed it you can click here to see my porch floor project where i built a wood porch over an existing concrete porch matt insisted that i take a day off to recuperate.
Before i jump into how to wrap a porch post i want to let you know that this porch was not there before.
Cut 6 pieces of 1 in 2 5 cm thick wood to the width of your posts.
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Endura craft craftsman column wrap cellular pvc non tapered raised panel standard base capital 10 square shaft x 6 overall height 4 5 out of 5 stars 2 378 56 378.
Use a circular saw miter saw or portable table saw to trim a single long board into identical sections.
Wrap columns in wood including top trim build separate base unit build and attach a non load bearing column attach base unit to column and finish cap trim stain wood.
They re available in three distinctive styles they re virtually maintenance free and are easy to install with standard tools.
Like i said maybe you just want to wrap your columns in wood but don t want that beefier base unit.
The width of these pieces should correspond exactly to the width of your porch posts while the height can be 1 2 inches 2 5 5 1 cm longer than the width depending on the exact dimensions of the posts.
Call it powerful character seamless dimension or porch presence our column wraps capitals and bases achieve curb appeal in their own unique way.