Is this right for a porch?

R

r_c

Joined
19 Jun 2016
Messages
269
Reaction score
5
Country
United Kingdom
Just had a porch installed and thought it seemed odd that this bit was sticking out. I bought this porch kit online, and I have noticed that in their side on plan it does show a protruding beyond the roof, so I think the builder has put it up as per the spec/design.

[GALLERY=media, 108772][/GALLERY]

It just seems a bit odd to have this exposed. I feel as if water will collect on probably seep back into the junctions of the porch and weaken it eventually.

I don't know much about building, so would appreciate your thoughts.

[GALLERY=media, 108771][/GALLERY]

[GALLERY=media, 108770][/GALLERY]
 
Looks OK, ask him to trim them down a bit if you don't like it, what does the pic in the brochure look like? Probably last longer than the rest of the house.
 
Thanks for the reassurance @freddiemercurystwin . Design below does show that bit protruding, but I must admit I didn't notice it at the time.
[GALLERY=media, 108773][/GALLERY]
 
Does seem like an odd design detail, I would have trimmed if flush if it were mine but not sure if it's worth the effort of doing now.
 
  • Thanks
Reactions: r_c
Are the splits/shakes in the timber cause for concern? I genuinely do not know.
 
opps said:
Are the splits/shakes in the timber cause for concern? I genuinely do not know.
Click to expand...
what you expect with oak no loss off strength though

i think the problem is the timbers used are really chunky needing a decent sized bracket to look correct
in the correct setting it would be perhaps 2ft higher up on a grander entrance with longer legs and perhaps 2ft more roof overhang then the proportions would look correct
but fully a guess ??
but wonderful character so just enjoy
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top