Historic Porch Columns

We can accurately replicate the classic column designs on your historic building in a selection of lifetime warranted and low maintenance materials.

Historic porch columns. Country porch photo in philadelphia with decking and a roof extension. Others have been modernized from round to square. Some columns trace their roots to the classical orders of architecture a type of building code from ancient greece and rome. For a historic perspective on porch columns consider the 5 orders of architectural columns.

Called posts and veranda columns among other names these porch supports differ from classical columns because they are generally far thinner typically 4 1 2 to 5 1 2 square compared with 8 or more in diameter for true columns and lack classical detailing flutes entasis capitals etc. For historical restorations and custom applications we specialize in the custom crafting of porch columns and other millwork products at affordable prices. An alternate treatment involves the use of much larger sheets of clear non reflective glass recessed behind the porch supports balustrade and railing. Others find inspiration in moorish or asian building traditions.

Porch columns provide an immediate and drastic improvement that can transform the front entrance into a personal or historic style statement. The columns that hold up your porch roof may look simple but their history is long and complicated.