The Big Sweep Inches Along
The L-shaped front porch of the Cross House has what I call the Big Sweep, where the south end of the porch thrillingly “sweeps” around the corner in a luscious curve. (To the right is the one-story wing of the carriage house. It is topped by a large cupola/ventilator.)
The lusciousness had though been interrupted by a new stone pier and 6×6 post.
Early on, I removed the 6×6 post which proved unnecessary.
And last June the non-original stone pair was also removed. Baby steps back to lusciousness!
But, before the dramatic sweeping railing can be installed (sitting in the basement for several years now) the undercarriage of the deck needed, ahh, attention.
And this has now been accomplished. Thanks, Justin!
The porch flooring may be original. Much of it is in good condition. I am hoping the Dr. Doug can mill some new decking out of #1 grade yellow pine, knot-free.
With the flooring installed, the railing can go in!
A vital aspect of the new work is this curve. I have not been able to order the lattice under the porch because this edge curve was mostly gone due to rot. With no curve, there could be no template to build the new lattice. But now? Squee!!!!!!!!
So, 2020 will soon look just like 1894.
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That’s a luscious curve indeed!
I love square lattice! Once that is up and the railing is attached….it will be glorious!! Everyday that I sneak a peek at your posts is a gift. I cant wait to see what you have found or worked on that day!
Great progress!
Does the flooring match modern tongue-and-groove porch flooring, or is it a different dimension? I’ve generally been able to find clear vertical-grain fir tongue and groove porch flooring stocked in local lumberyards. I’ve also used pressure-treated pine on occasion, but it’s generally flat sawn, which combined with the properties of southern yellow pine, lends to considerable tendency to warp.
A fine example of jigsaw puzzling. Determining all of those angles was no easy feat!
I have no words. Oh wait, yes I do! Just amazing! You all never fail to impress me. I had to ask my former contractor husband, “Hey, check out Ross’s curvy porch. Does it look like those supports are enough to hold up that porch roof?” After a, “Oh hell yeah!” I felt better. A carpenter I’m not. I better stick to my day job.
It’s going to be. SO. PRETTY!!!