Replacing Wrought Iron Columns
Removal step 1 measure the length of the existing post and write this measurement down.
Replacing wrought iron columns. Remove shutters and install rustic cottage wood ones and stain them to match your door. Add a brick walkway with a concrete edging and two curved. Here s how to replace it with a low maintenance fiberglass one. Wrought iron porch posts used to add old world charm and elegance to your home.
Since the wrought iron column on this ranch style house was rusty and had seen better days it was replaced with a low maintenance fiberglass one. Step 2 position a. To update and upgrade your home s facade replace your wrought iron porch posts with a more modern option. While the column came prefinished it can be painted a different color if desired.
Mar 17 2015 nope you don t have to keep that worn out wrought iron column. Here s how to replace it with a low maintenance fiberglass one. Replace porch columns porch posts porch columns use post jack diy how to remove and replace duration. Additionally exposure to the elements usually causes the iron to rust and crumble over time.
Since the wrought iron column on this ranch style house was rusty and had seen better days it was replaced with a low maintenance fiberglass one. Ventilate if necessary if you are using hollow wood columns which are fairly typical porch columns you need to ensure air flows throughout the column. The old column was then removed by sawing it in half with a metal cutting blade in a reciprocating. For example vinyl porch columns can either be structural or non structural.
Nope you don t have to keep that worn out wrought iron column. Whether wrought iron or wood the columns would be painted to match the trim which will be re painted a greyish taupe. The honest carpenter 43 149 views. The front of the house measures 42 feet total the porch area is 28 feet.
Attach window boxes full of flowers to the large window and stair railing. And importantly if i replace the columns i need some advice on the width of the columns which would be in proportion to the house. Mar 17 2015 nope you don t have to keep that worn out wrought iron column. Jun 20 2016 nope you don t have to keep that worn out wrought iron column.
Here s how to replace it with a low maintenance fiberglass one. How to replace a wrought iron porch post. Either way you ll be ensuring the long term integrity of the porch as a whole. These days however that look can be quite outdated and undesirable.
Here s how to replace it with a. First a temporary brace was installed to support the porch roof. Replace the wrought iron black railings with wood columns and railings. Ensure the type of column whether it be wood vinyl steel wrought iron etc is suitable for your porch.
Remove the screen door and let your blue door show. Fill the raised brick beds with colorful flowers. It s essential to replace a column that shows signs of rot or damage but you may also want to replace your columns with more stylish versions just to bring a fresh new look to the exterior of your house. How to replace a wrought iron porch column.