This is the old porch and we can deduce that there might have been a coffered ceiling at one time although the original specifications from the Library of Virginia don't address it. The top layer of trim at the front entryway is actually stone rather than wood and there are some indentations that look like locations where coffered trim was attached. It is a little bit of a Crime Scene Investigation too as the stone was painted and can't be striped completely without damaging the stone. The antique front door and vestibule doors were also chopped up to accomodate for the doors to open outward...oh no!
One more demolition shot and then framing...
Microlam beams were installed over the columns and pressure treated framing was used for the basis of the porch.
Plywood patterns were cut and clamped to the existing stone columns to keep them braced and in place. Straps were used for extra support in protecting the Indiana limestone columns.
Bruce is "on deck"-
John is the "cut" man at the lumber staging area.
Matt is verifying measurements...
With the results from the post mortem, we have a great plan to reincarnate this porch to last well into the 21st century with no fatalities...
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