Once coined ugliest Porch & Steps in town now is the envy of the neighborhood
The challenge for homeowners these days is the tremendous need for repair & replacement of dilapidated
Porches & Steps. Much like the process 50 years ago, a new age of construction has emerged for the every popular need for function & curb appeal...the
Brick Paver and Modular Retaining Wall Porch & Steps.
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This past week, my team and I performed a complete transformation of a
Porch & Steps in Ann Arbor. As you can see in the "before" picture, the curb appeal of this home was lacking. We designed and installed a beautiful, functional, & safe
Porch, Steps, and Front Walkway that the homeowner could now be proud of. The "after" picture shows just one possibility of the curb appeal your home can experience.
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There are a few ways to approach the transformation of
porches and steps. In an earlier post on this Blog,
Porch & Steps replacement, I explain the major options for improving the appearance, function, and curb appeal of
porches. Every
porch & step project is custom & unique so different applications need to be considered. A cost / benefit analysis is determined so a homeowner can make the best decision for their needs.
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Porch & Steps replacement, overlay, and enclosures are on the rise and so far each week in 2011 we have performed this
porch repair service throughout Ann Arbor,Canton, Plymouth, & Ypsilanti. Most
porches and steps were and are an after thought in the design & construction of homes. I am finding that homeowners who are building or buying a new home for the second time, are aware of this past neglect and more proactive in addressing the need for a functional & appealing
porch & steps. The winter freeze thaw cycle that is so prominent in the Detroit Metro Area also poses long-term challenges.
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In this blog post, I wanted to show you the
"before & after" pictures to give you a visual of the extreme transformation that
brick pavers and modular retaining wall blocks & caps can perform. The long term benefit of this
brick paver system is that
repair costs in the future are minimal and the appearance, properly maintained, can last for several decades.
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Porch & Step replacement, overlay, or enclosures are best performed by a qualified & experienced
brick pavers contractor who's sole business is
installing, repairing, and servicing brick pavers and modular retaining walls. Anybody can lay flat work but Porch & Step applications require foresight, experience, and knowledge of the building codes.
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Make sure your
brick paver contractor has a valid Michigan's Builder License when performing your
Porch & Steps project. Most porch improvements or replacements do not require a permit but the codes set forth some guidelines to insure safety & proper function. An experienced and building code educated contractor will give you the best construction and attention to detail.
