RepairsMain Line, PA • 2024

Structural Porch Rebuild & Masonry Brickwork Repair

Complete structural remediation of a failing front porch, including underpinning collapsed stone footings, rebuilding brick support columns, and installing composite decking.

Project Photos & Workmanship

Detailed jobsite photography showcasing every stage of execution.

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Stage 1

Shoring sagging porch roof, removing deteriorated brick piers, and pouring new footings.

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Stage 2

Rebuilding structural masonry columns with matching heritage brick and Type S mortar.

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Stage 3

New treated framing joists, tongue-and-groove porch decking, and railing installation.

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Stage 4

Restored historic front porch structure with reinforced foundation anchors.

Key Specifications

  • •Temporary hydraulic jacking and shoring of upper roof
  • •Deep 36-inch frost line concrete pier footings
  • •Tuckpointing and historic masonry brick restoration
  • •Maintenance-free tongue and groove porch flooring

Scope of Work

  • •Roof load shoring & hazardous demolition
  • •Excavation below frost line for new footings
  • •Structural masonry laying & column tie-ins
  • •Framing & finish carpentry installation

Materials Installed

  • •Type S High-Strength Mortar
  • •Heritage Red Facing Brick
  • •Pressure-Treated Southern Yellow Pine Framing
  • •Aeratis Moisture-Proof Porch Flooring

Client Result & Outcome

Fully stabilized the historic structure, eliminating safety hazards and passing all township engineering inspections.

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