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	Home \| Designs \| Decorating \| Ideas Screen Porches \| Enclosures \| Build Mobile Home Porches \| Build Porch Roof 3 Season Porch \| Screen Porch Windows Vintage Porch Parts \| More By Dave and Mary Porch Anatomy Use Our Directory Of Porch Components Porches have a lot going on: porch anatomy is those porch components that you can see and even those that you don't. We are referring to everything from the porch decking to porch ceilings - and more! Each component is either essential to the structure of your porch or as a decorative feature that expresses your style and creates curb appeal. Selecting the right components can make for both a beautiful and functional front porch. Woodwork that reflects your architectural style also ensures authenticity. Porch railings, balusters, porch columns, trims, porch steps, and porch lights. Wow! Let's sort through it all. You don't have to know the specifics of porch construction unless you are either building a porch or hiring a contractor to do it. But it's a great idea to be knowledgeable so you can spot potential problems and ensure additions fit both the architectural style and structural integrity of your porch. Building, Remodeling, or Repairing Your Porch? Whether you are building, remodeling or repairing your front porch or deck, it's important to understand your porch's anatomy. We've made it easy by addressing your porch's components so you can make decisions regarding your own porch. From the Ground Up Porch Foundations Essential to having a well-built long lasting porch, we discuss posts, piers, and beams... Porch Flooring Components We address your porch's flooring components: the footings, joists, and bridging Ledgers and Ledger Flashing An essential component to a long lasting porch, secure and flash your ledger to ensure both longevity and safety... Brick Flashing Made Easy Easy to do once you know the process of attaching flashing to brick... Porch Decking Options Find the perfect porch floor material for your porch or deck: treated wood, concrete, interlocking deck tiles, etc., and more Porch Step Options Create curb appeal and increase functionality with the right porch stair design; see your options! Porch Steps for Curb Appeal Use your front porch steps to make a statement. We show you examples along with plenty of ideas... Stair Hand Rails Select the right design for both appeal and safety; you have more options than you think... Porch Hand Rails Building codes and options for outdoor hand rails Porch Skirting Discover your porch or deck skirting options along with a myriad of design patterns... Vinyl Lattice Panels Make your porch unique with custom vinyl panels that come in a myriad of styles and lots of colors.... Return to top of Porch Anatomy page From The Top Down Choose Your Porch Roof Design When building a porch roof, the design should fit the architecture of your home; learn more... Different Types of Roofing Materials Discover your options to ensure you install the right roof material over your porch.... Metal Porch Roof Use our photo gallery of metal roofs to find one that's right for your porch... Metal Roof Material Let us help you select the right metal roof material for your porch or home; you have options... Porch Ceilings Don't settle - find the right porch ceiling style in the right material.... Return to top of Porch Anatomy page Porch Features Striking Porch Column Options Use our porch column gallery and design options to select just the right columns for your porch... Porch Railings and Kneewall Options From railing photo galleries to design options, visit our porch railings section.... < Light Up Your Porch Find just the right lighting combinations for strategic areas of your porch. Porch Windows Use porch windows to enclosure your porch and make it "perfect" Return to top of Porch Anatomy page Exterior Doors and More Exterior Front Doors Enjoy the beauty of an exquisite porch front door; don't settle for ordinary... Add Windows for a Porch Enclosure Easy to build a screen porch enclosure with porch windows.... Return to Top Porch Electrical and Accessibility Porch Electrical Systems Learn about your porch's electrical system. Determine what options you have. Wheel Chair Porch Lifts Learn about accessible porch equipment to make your porch and home more accessible... Wheel Chair Ramp Design Discover what you need to know before you build or install a wheelchair ramp.... Add Porch Appeal Exterior House Trim Use running trim, spandrels, and brackets to create instant curb appeal Porch Parts Instant curb appeal with handcrafted porch posts, balustrades, railings and exterior house trim Porch Paint Select the right porch paint to enhance your home and save time and money later Porch Floor Paint Floor paint dries harder, adheres better, and meant to handle heavy traffic; see your options! Haint Blue Porch Paint For your porch ceilings - learn why and how to get the authentic formulas We hope this information helps you understand porch anatomy a bit more. You Are Here: Home / How to Build a Porch / Porch Anatomy Hi! We're Mary and Dave, lifelong DIYers, high school sweethearts, and we both love porches. You've come to the right place for thousands of porch ideas. 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