The Self Builder’s blog

Or at least the bare bones of one.

It is absolutely fantastic when people can turn my picture from a magazine and vague verbal description, into what I actually wanted.

That’s what the carpenters have done on this job.

It was essential we stuck exactly to the planning permission,  but the materials, construction and finished are not specified in detail in the approved application.

Originally the porch was designed with dwarf walls, which I think would have been great to stow wood against, and outside shoes would have stayed dry even when left outside.

This design was rejected by the planners, so instead we have what you see above.  Two oak uprights supporting a simple pitched roof, with the aid of the wall.  The actual roof should match the cottage style finish of the overall house roof. 

By painting the exposed beams white, I’m hoping to create a nice contrast against the treated oak and granulated roof tiles.

I’ll have to invest in a waterproof box for outside shoes, and I’ll have to have another look for a wood store.  So not perfect, but not a big compromise and still absolutely brilliant.