Need an instant update for Spring or want to easily change the look of your front entrance? Full porches are nice, but sometimes space and budget don’t allow for all the support and structure needed to complete that kind of addition. But you can achieve a grand entrance feature and easily update curb appeal with a portico that matches your style perfectly.
What’s a portico you might ask? It has lots of names like gable porch, door awning, floating overhang, but simply put, it is just a small porch with a roof-like structure over a walkway, doorway or garage entrance. It can be supported by braces or brackets, include a gable bracket, and/or have column supports. Personalizing your portico is easy too. Add rafter tails to create a more trellis-like entrance, or a decorative pediment and gingerbread brackets add a touch of Victorian whimsy, and columns make a statement extension to the front of the house that sets yours apart from the rest.
Portico designs range from a combination of framing and support systems that offer a variety of looks for all types of homes. From a simple shade cover that melds function with style; to an elaborate alteration of the roof line that transforms a boring entrance to a beautiful passageway. With Ekena’s large variety of material and product designs, you can perfectly match the historical story of your home, or give it a modern twist for a distinct difference that will catch the attention of every passerby.
Ekena Millwork has professional sales experts available to assist in design and style recommendations, make a one-off and quote from a reference picture or simply answer questions about installation, material choices or what products best fit your project need. We have local dealers all over the US and an online catalog to give you an idea of just how many options we have available.
