Newport County is full of homes with porches. We restore or repair all aspects of porches, railings and stairs throughout Newport County every year. The introduction of pressure treated lumber has changed the longevity of porch framing. Today we are still repairing porch frames that were built 80 to 100 years ago, so you can imagine how long pressure treated lumber is going to last.
A key part to making a porch repair last is priming all sides of the materials you are using. When we take apart damaged and rotted porches, one of the common denominators to failure is material having been used that was not properly protected. One of the most important tools in a carpenter’s tool box is a paint brush. Sealing all edges is one of the most important steps to making this last. Today, you can buy porch flooring made from PVC but looks like classic tongue and groove products.
