Front Porch and Stair Rails 1

Mom asked me to replace our old, rusted front stair railings, and to find some way for her to have a porch. I chose redwood rails and balusters, and was able to squeeze a very small porch between the front door and the window.

Front Porch and Rails 1
Front Porch and Rails 2
Front Porch and Rails 3
Front Porch and Rails 4

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Above left: The completed porch and rails, viewed from the west side.

Above right: The completed porch and rails, viewed from the east side.

Right: Here is Mom's small porch. She reads the paper and birdwatches from her rocking chair!

Below left: Rail, post and ball.

Below right: Crosshatched lathing.