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Porches  \nContext & Character  \nHistorically porches were popular features in residential design. From the period of the Classical Revival of the nineteenth century to the Craftsman and Period Revivals of the early and middle twentieth century, architects have integrated porches into their buildings. A porch protects an entrance from rain and snow and provides shade in the summer. It also provides a sense of scale and aesthetic quality to the facade of a building. A porch catches breezes in the warmer months, providing a space for residents to sit and congregate. Finally, a porch often connects a house to its context by orienting the entrance to the street.  \nMany architectural styles and building types, including Victorian and Craftsman styles, developed with the porch as a primary feature of the front facade. Porches often emphasize the design expression of the house, such as the Prairie style porch, which usually echoes the horizontal orientation of the house. Because of their historical importance and prominence as character-defining features, porches should receive sensitive treatment during exterior rehabilitation and restoration work.  \nWith some more recent, mid-century architectural styles, for example Minimal Traditional, the porch was not a characteristic feature. In such cases adding a porch on the primary facade may be out of character with the building.  \nDesign Objective  \nWhere a porch has been a primary characterdefining feature of a front facade, this emphasis should continue. A new (replacement) porch should be in character with the historic building, in terms of scale, materials and detailing.  \nCONTEXT & CHARACTER 5 : 1  \nDESIGN OBJECTIVE 5 : 1  \nPORCH FEATURES 5 : 2  \nPORCH DETERIORATION 5 : 2  \nPORCH ALTERATIONS 5 : 4  \nPORCH REPAIR 5 : 4  \nPORCH REPLACEMENT 5 : 5  \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION 5 : 6  \nThe porch still helps to define the character and style of many of the city’s historic buildings, although some may have suffered insensitive alteration or been removed over time.  \nA Preservation Handbook for Historic Residential Properties & Districts PART II 5 : 1  \nPART II Design Guidelines  \nPorches take many forms and have various functions: they orient buildings to the street, integrate a house with its context and are often a key catalyst for social interaction.  \nRoof Covering Column  \nRailing Baluster  \nJoints, decking, flooring  \nPier  \nSteps  \nTypical porch components  \nIn this porch, grouped slender columns support an entablature and the gable above. These are key architectural features that should be preserved.  \nPorch Features  \nPorches vary as much as architectural styles. They differ in height, scale, location, materials and articulation. Porches may be simple one or two story structures. A porch may project or wraparound much of the ground floor, and may often have elaborate details and finishes. Although they vary in character, most porches have a few elements in common:  \n• roof  \n• steps  \n• columns  \n• balustrading and railings  \n• architectural details  \nThese elements often correspond to the architectural style of the house. Therefore the building’s design character should be considered before any major rehabilitation or restoration work is carried out.  \nPorch Deterioration  \nBecause of constant exposure to sun and rain and the fact that a porch is open to the elements, it decays more quickly than other portions of a house. Much deterioration is caused by rain spilling onto the porch from the main roof of the house. If this water does not drain away, then deterioration occurs. Furthermore, if the water is not then channeled away from the foundation of the porch its footings may be damaged. One type of damage is “rising damp,” a condition in which masonry absorbs ground moisture and begins to decay. Other problems include weathering of features such as posts, columns, steps and decorative detailing. Peeling paint is a common symptom. In some cases the porch itself may experienc","cbCaiiRA759U9q7X","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiRA759U9q7X","pdf",4923131,"English","# Chapter 5. Porches\n## Context & Character\n## Design Objective\n## Porch Features\n## Porch Deterioration\n## Preserve and Maintain Original Porches\n## Porch Alterations","[{\"question\":\"Why are porches important in historic residential design?\",\"answer\":\"Porches help define the building’s character and style, protect entrances from rain and snow, provide shade, catch breezes, and create an inviting semi-private outdoor living space.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the key design objective when a historic building already had a primary porch?\",\"answer\":\"The emphasis should continue by using a replacement porch that matches the historic building’s scale, materials, and detailing so it remains in character.\"},{\"question\":\"What causes most porch deterioration?\",\"answer\":\"Porches decay faster due to constant sun and rain exposure, especially when rain spills from the main roof and water does not drain away or is not channeled away from the porch foundation.\"}]","Chapter 5 - Porches - Context & Character - Design Objective | PDF"]