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Impressive, I have been considering building something like this for a beach house - with mahogany slats and exposed stainless steel top rod. This photo has good direction.
excellent idea
could also serve as a security system with locking mechanism inside.
I am not keen on the small step outside the patiodoor.
A 42" platform just below the doorsill would be safer
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Impressive, I have been considering building something like this for a beach house - with mahogany slats and exposed stainless steel top rod. This photo has good direction.
excellent idea
could also serve as a security system with locking mechanism inside.
I am not keen on the small step outside the patiodoor.
A 42" platform just below the doorsill would be safer
I just learned a new expression: "rooflet"
I say "rooflet"; others say "pent". A "rooflet" seems to befit a "porchlet".
Great Article. Thank you for posting this. You might be interested in checking out fine luxury homes by Brejnik Fine Homes (www.brejnik.ca). They build fine luxury houses. Brejnik team consists of qualified and trusted: Architects, Interior Designers, Appraisers / Lenders, Trades & Suppliers, Geo-technical engineers, Structural Engineers, Arborists, Landscape Architects, Pool & Water Feature.