Project:
Stone Column Bases and Wainscot on a Craftsman Porch
Category:
Stone Columns
Stone:
Natural ledgestone veneer
Application:
Porch column bases and wainscot
Related service:
Tapered timber posts sitting on stone bases are a classic craftsman detail. These photos show stone piers and a stone wainscot being built along a deep front porch with dark siding.
Column bases take a lot of abuse from foot traffic, sprinklers and sun, so the cap stone and the transition to the post deserve as much attention as the stone faces. For materials, the installation process and price ranges, see our guide to stone columns and pier bases.
Key details:
Each pier is framed and sheathed to the planned size before cladding.
Corner pieces and flats are set around each base.
Caps are set with a slight slope so water runs off rather than into the joints.
Photos are shown to illustrate this type of stonework. They are not presented as work performed by East West Stone, and the project location is not disclosed.
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