Keep This Image In Your Mind As The Upgrades Progress.
We Had A Dinky Little Porch ...
... That Was Overgrown w/ Landscaping.
It Was In Desperate Need Of Replacement.
I'm Ready, Let's Start The Demolition.
The Jack Hammer On The Bobcat Made Short Order of The Old Concrete.
The Old Concrete Was Removed ...
The New Porch Will Extend Out To The End Of The Brick Wall, So A New Footer Was Required.
The Footer For The Old Porch Looked Solid.
The Japanese Maple Was Relocated To The Back Yard.
The Concrete Form Was Placed Around The Footer ...
... And Required Reinforcement To Hold The Concrete.
Reinforcing Rods Were Added To The Porch And ...
... Along The Walls Of The House.
This Porch Isn't Going Anywhere!
The Tar Will Waterproof The Foundation.
It Was Secured To The Footer For The Brick Wall As Well.
Anita Wanted Round Corners, So ...
... She Got Round Corners!
Everything Is Ready For Concrete, Let's Get Pouring!
Interesting Occupational Hazard - Stiff Legs!
The Guys Worked Hard In The Summer Heat To Get The Porch Poured & Finished.
The Porch Required The Entire Truck Of Concrete.
Starting The Finishing Work By Hand.
The Guys Used A Laser To Make Sure The Water Would Drain Away From The House.
The Concrete Was Difficult To Reach In Spots.
Some Was Finished From The Inside ...
... Some Was Finished From Above!
After The Forms Were Removed To Pour The Steps.
We Selected A Swirl Pattern For The Porch (And The Steps).
Now You See Why The Additional Footer Was Necessary - Very Heavy!
A Little Bit Squeezed Below The Form.
They Cut A Stress Crack Where The Old Porch Ended.
A Nice Addition To Our Home. Click The Next Button To View The Step Construction.
