Latest view of the porch
Latest view of the porch,
originally uploaded by Kate O’.
Not much has changed in the past week or so except for the new copper downspout to the right of the porch, but it’s hard to see in this picture. I’m looking forward to the handrails, the spindles, the rest of the trim detailing, and the caps for the posts, but above all I can’t wait for the new doorway and door! That should be happening in the next few weeks or so.
5 Responses to “Latest view of the porch”
Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 at 9:36 am
Oh wow! I didn’t realize that you were taking on such a big project. It looks great!
Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 at 10:51 am
Kate, that’s gorgeous!
But I have to say that with the problems you’ve had with the plants and bird feeders I cringed a bit when read about the copper downspout.
http://www.google.com/search?q=copper+thefts+nashville
It’s not just Nashville, Cu thefts are up all over the country.
Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 at 11:44 am
Thanks for pointing it out, but yeah, we know, we know, and we’re nervous about it, but it’s the most historically accurate material to use. We went through this whole thing with our roofer to try to get ideas on how to secure it. He pointed out that the amount of copper someone would get from this downspout is trivial compared to the amount they get from stealing those air conditioner units. Which is a fine argument… if you’re dealing with sensible thieves. Our neighborhood thieves are clearly willing to rob bird feeders, though, so we’re dealing with a whole different level of stupid.
To that end, Karsten applied a chemical to the copper that speeds up the patina process so the copper isn’t as bright, shiny, and enticing. It seems to be working - he only applied it the other day, and there’s already a whole lot of green on that downspout. We also had the roofer secure it to the wall with several thick, strong bracelet-style anchors. And we paid attention to the shadows cast by the streetlight in front of the house, and luckily the downspout is almost completely in shadow, so if you don’t know to look for it, you won’t really notice it.
We’re also having a fence installed within the next few weeks. It won’t make it theft-proof, I know, but it should help.
Posted: Jun 13th, 2007 at 12:02 pm
Wow! That really looks fantastic & has come so far just since the last time I saw it. Can’t wait to see it finished with the handrails and all.
Posted: Jun 14th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
That’s absolutely wonderful, Kate.
Amazing.