Tapered Porch Columns Plans

The advanced construction of the square tapered column makes it an excellent alternative to a traditional wood column.

Tapered porch columns plans.

Craftsman style or arts crafts bungalows and homes are often identified by the elephant leg or tapered columns that support their deep overhanging front porches. Still they do provide protection for the posts and really dress up the appearance. The columns are mostly decorative since the post itself is the structural support. It resists humidity warping cracking and rotting.

The home above was built a few years ago near the pasadena area. Elite trimworks offers an extensive line of square non tapered pre sized or custom made exterior pvc column wraps. The classic craftsman style comes to life with a tapered porch column set atop a stone base with a copper transition. The free woodworking plans in this download will guide you through the process of building cabinet doors from start to finish.

Finding the right column to fit the specific architectural order or style that you are looking for has never been easier. The first chore is working out the proportions of the columns. Since it has a large porch the logical choice for the support posts are tapered columns. The endura series square tapered column is crafted in high quality expanded cellular pvc a very durable material with traditional appeal.