Tweed-Pollard Residence
Lowell, MA

Porch Restoration
Front Porch Before Restoration Work

Restoration Work
The bases of all the support columns have extensive carpenter ant damage.  The sill across the
front and side of the porch also suffers from insect and water damage.  All rotted framing and structural lumber was
removed and replaced with pressure treated lumber.  Additional framing work was also done to add
more structural strength to the porch.  Composite based trim was used on the bases of all the support
columns, also including lattice work and molding.

Insect & Water Damage
          

New Front Sill, Inner Support Columns, Structural Work
All of the front support columns were found to be hollow, and offering no structural support
 to the front of the porch.  Custom-made inner support columns were made to correct
this problem, and to allow structural loads to be transferred to the front columns.

Steel rods inside the old / new support beams, as well as metal plates were used to tie the old 
and new columns together.  The rim joists on all sides of the porch were damaged from carpenter ants,
and replaced with a pressure treated lumber.  Additional framing was done to increase the structural
strength of the porch.

Completed Front Support Column & Additional Framing Work
               

Flooring Work & Detail Carpentry
The old fir flooring was removed and replaced with new fir flooring, and stained with an oil
based stain to complement the ceiling.  Custom balusters were installed as well as new
railings.  All the support columns had additional detail carpentry work done.

    

         

Completed Porch Restoration