The way it was....

Probably looks better because of the more vivid color :)

Front - Sep 1/03

The scratch stucco coat has been applied, the steps poured and some of tyndall stone treads are in place. The large front window is new and unlike the old, mismatched window, this one is functional. It provides much needed crossflow for those hot summer days.

The roof over the front rooms has been replaced. Rather than a standard gable finish, a capital has been built up and includes dentil cornice.

The bay window and roof over it on the second floor is a major rework of the original. The flowing roofline is MUCH more aesthetically pleasing than the previous one and the windows a big improvement over the very drafty aluminum framed ones.

Back - Sep 3/03

The new windows are twice as wide and with Greek revival attributes (fluted columns, frieze, cornice), the trim is far more substantial. It was fashioned from TREX composite decking products in the hopes that maintenance would be non-existent. The previous painted wood trim was rotting and would not maintain a finish for more than a year.

The doors also follow the Greek Revival theme with the addition of pilasters, frieze and dentil cornice.

Three classic lantern lights on the door sides cast a wonderful glow on the door finish and really bring out the depth of the trim.

Column detail

This is the top half. The capital is made of polyurethane in a mold (too complicated to build from scratch). The fluted column is fashioned from multiple 1" wide jointed pine cut on an angle, fluted and assembled together to form the column. They await painting!

Column detail

This is the bottom half. The base was fashioned using 5/4 x 6 Trex planks laminated and turned on a lathe. They will turn a natural grey over time and appear as a smooth stone finish.

Step detail

1.5 yards of concrete on four 10' piles. Better stay in place this time! The treads are tyndall stone and the balustrade will be cast from white portland cement. The poles where the newels will be located are sunk deep in the concrete and should provide very strong support. Don't want any wiggly railings!