How to Build a Porch
There are many things to consider when building a porch. The first step of how to build a front porch is gathering supplies, getting a permit, and locating utility lines. Decorative stone OKC details can help it match your home's style. How to Make a Porch Ledger Board Attach the ledger board to your home around ½ to 2 inches below the door threshold to account for floorboard thickness. Rim Boards Cut the rim boards to size for installation and temporarily hold them in place with braces. Attach one to the house's wall and attach the other to the ledger board. Outer Rim Boards This rim is two pieces that span the outer boards, held in place with bracing. Lag Screws Drill holes from the main structure into the band joist and add lag screws. Posts and Columns Dig post holes, cut posts to length, and place them in the hole. Square the posts against the joists, partially fill the hole with concrete, and secure the posts to the joists. Position columns and set them in concrete. A...