April 1, 2016 Porch Maintenance
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways, I mean spindles. Have you ever called a contractor to look at fixing something and after mere seconds, or minutes, he can give you a figure on how much it would cost to fix without as much as touching it? If that number is high, […]
May 24, 2013 Porch Design, Porch Maintenance
It has rained here in Nashville for the past four days and nights. And they say we have another four to go. I spent the day today inspecting a beautiful lake house built just seven years ago. It has over 3,000 square feet of porches on three levels. It was built by a reputable and […]
May 16, 2013 Porch Features, Porch Maintenance, Porches
At the porch company, we are creators and inventors. We are always thinking of new ideas and staying ahead of the curve. We want to share one such creation with you – great porch all-weather curtains! Here in Nashville, a good set of all-weather curtains can dramatically increase the amount of time you can spend […]
May 7, 2013 Porch Maintenance
Maintaining Your Porch The first step in maintaining a beautiful porch is to clean it regularly. Sweeping and vacuuming prevents the dirt from getting ground into the grain of the wood or scratching the surface of the floor. How often you reseal the floor is a matter of preference and the wear and tear your […]
May 7, 2013 Porch Maintenance
Pressure Treated Lumber: Because of the constant exposure to UV rays and weather, we recommend that you clean and reseal your pressure treated deck annually, paying particular attention to the horizontal surfaces like floors, rails and post caps. Keeping your deck swept clean of leaves and debris is the first step in maintaining a beautiful […]
