Portico F.A.Q.

Portico F.A.Q.

What is a Portico?

“A portico is a porch leading to the entrance of a building, or extended as a colonnade, with a roof structure over a walkway, supported by columns or enclosed by walls. This idea was widely used in Ancient Greece and has influenced many cultures, including most Western cultures” from Wikipedia.

What are the most popular styles of Porticos?

At Atlanta Curb Appeal, the most popular portico style we have been seeing this year is the Colonial Portico. Below are two examples of Colonial Style Porticos we have created in the past twelve months.

How much does a Portico cost?

A standard Portico will cost about $5K. Special custom details can increase the price.

What are some of the choices to be made when selecting a Portico?

Surprisingly there are a lot of decisions to be made. We can help guide the homeowner to a design that will best accentuate their curb appeal.

What are the benefits of a Portico?

Portico benefits include shelter from the rain and protection from direct sunlight to the entryway. Porticos also give an air of dignity and polish to your home’s exterior. Finally they increase the overall property value of the home.

Are there any limitations to installing a Portico?

No limitations, but enough space is required above the door so a gabled roof can be attached. Some homes have a low placed second floor window, which necessitates a flat roof instead of a gabled one.

Here is a list of options for a new Portico installation

Column shape

• Square Solid
• Square with Inlay
• Round

Roofing Materials for Porticos

• Matching Shingles
• Metal
• Copper
• Aluminum

Column Length

• Full length
• Half Columns ending in Stone
• 3/4 Columns ending in Stone

Column Quantity

• 4 corners
• 2 front corners
• Double Column in Front

Roof Style

• Pointed Gable
• Flat with Small Rise
• Triangle Gable
• Curved
• Pointed Gable with Interior Curve Design

Entrance

• Ground Level
• Add on Porch with no sides
• Add on Porch with 2 sides
• Add on Porch with Sides and Gate

Interior Ceiling

• Flat
• Curved
• Inlaid Wood Design

Lighting

• Single Hanging Fixture (very popular)
• Wall Fixture
• Uplighting on columns

Installing a new Portico onto your home can be a fantastic way to increase curb appeal. Atlanta Curb Appeal installs Porticos in East Cobb, Marietta, Alpharetta, John’s Creek and Towne Lake. Please check out our online reviews on our testimonials page on our website.

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Hello To A New Portico in John’s Creek Alpharetta from Atlanta Curb Appeal

This past week we worked on a beautiful new portico in John’s Creek, GA. This is part one of two-part renovation. In Atlanta Curb Appeal‘s next blog post we will cover the siding we are adding, shutters, portico lighting and the exterior paint job.

“These are exactly the kinds of projects I LOVE to do and the main reason why I started this business.” Avi Moyal-Owner Atlanta Curb Appeal 770-778-1172

Backstory

This 1980’s John’s Creek home was ready for an update. The clients found Atlanta Curb Appeal by searching online. We discussed in great detail their concerns going in. They wanted to change the flat 2-D look of the front of the house. What they envisioned was a covered area over the front entrance so that it would not only be more welcoming to guests but also for themselves when they brought in the shopping during inclement weather, etc. We went back and forth and finally decided on a portico with beautiful wood detail.

An interesting part of this story is that after we started working on this project the clients let us know that they had done heavy market research before selecting us. They had gotten NINE bidders on the project! What dedication! Atlanta Curb Appeal had topped them all and gotten the job. When asked what was their reason for selecting us out such a large pool of bids was that:

• We gave good responses and communicated throughly
• Our price was in the middle, not the most expensive nor the cheapest
• Our professionalism when answering their questions was appreciated

The portico turned out beautifully and they LOVE it! We can’t wait to share part two of this Atlanta Curb Appeal remodeling project.

Stay tuned for the next blog post when we discuss more details. We will share paint colors and more.

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Do you have a project that you have been considering for your home in Atlanta, Buckhead, East Cobb, Alpharetta or Roswell? Call Avi Moyal owner of Atlanta Curb Appeal to get your free estimate today.

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