Carpentry project: Vhazim residence portico
A covered entry was added at the Vhazim residence: a framed and trimmed portico over the front door, with a new surround, soffit and finish detail tied back into the existing siding.
What the work involved
- Layout of the portico to suit the door width and the proportions of the elevation.
- A framed roof structure properly fastened and flashed back into the wall.
- New door surround, pilasters and head casing in a profile matching the house.
- Soffit and fascia to close the underside and protect the framing.
- Finish trim and paint preparation, including priming of all cut ends.
Why a portico is structural, not decorative
A portico is a small roof. It sheds water onto the wall and the step below it, so it needs flashing, pitch and fastening treated exactly like a larger roof. When a portico is treated as decoration — screwed to the siding and caulked — the result is a leak behind the siding within a few years. We build the flashing and the connection to the wall first, then the trim that makes it look right.
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