If you prefer the more substantial columns ensure they are at least 97 inches tall and their diameter.
Front porch column size.
The size and shaping of your posts and columns should complement the architectural style of your house.
For example thick columns in a masonry base are often used on a craftsman porch while a victorian porch may include tightly spaced thin and embellished posts.
How deep should your porch be.
Columns are either skinny or substantial and are measured in terms of size and diameter.
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Many resources will say the minimum for a porch is six feet in depth.
Many homes are built with shallower depths.
2 4 m is ideal.
In the example d calculates to 7 75.
Front porch columns support more than your roof.
Certainly every porch is different.
What is the ideal size for a front porch column.
When considering porch depth 6 ft.
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The classic column is adorned with an inverted bell style capital with two tiers of acanthus leaves and topped with volutes.
The column can be plain smooth or fluted with ionic style flutes.
The slender columns should measure approximately eight inches in width diameter and 78 inches tall.
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Columns for your porch come in a variety of styles and shapes and range from traditional wood stone and brick to vinyl and much more.
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Always used with an attic base.
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This means the example porch would need a 6 inch by 8 inch beam.
1 8 m is a desirable depth but 8 ft.
This is for good reason as that allows enough room for you to incorporate chairs potted plants and or other furniture with enough room to move around and walk in front of the furniture.
The column shaft height is 10 times its diameter.
At six feet porch furniture is possible and you can reasonably enjoy the space.
The column shaft height is 10 times its diameter.
1 2 m depth behind the column allows simple wooden rocking chairs and potted plants to face the street with just enough room to pass.
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