Is this right for a porch?

[r_c]

Just had a porch installed and thought it seemed odd that this bit was sticking out. I bought this porch kit online, and I have noticed that in their side on plan it does show a protruding beyond the roof, so I think the builder has put it up as per the spec/design.

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• r_c
• 27 Jun 2024

It just seems a bit odd to have this exposed. I feel as if water will collect on probably seep back into the junctions of the porch and weaken it eventually.

I don't know much about building, so would appreciate your thoughts.

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• r_c
• 27 Jun 2024

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• r_c
• 27 Jun 2024

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Looks OK, ask him to trim them down a bit if you don't like it, what does the pic in the brochure look like? Probably last longer than the rest of the house.

 

[r_c]

Thanks for the reassurance @freddiemercurystwin . Design below does show that bit protruding, but I must admit I didn't notice it at the time.

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• r_c
• 28 Jun 2024

 

[HERTS P&D]

I think it looks nice, just needs a light in there.

Andy

 

[Why Not Indeed]

Does seem like an odd design detail, I would have trimmed if flush if it were mine but not sure if it's worth the effort of doing now.

 

[opps]

Are the splits/shakes in the timber cause for concern? I genuinely do not know.

 

[Why Not Indeed]

It's "character"

 

[big-all]

Are the splits/shakes in the timber cause for concern? I genuinely do not know.

what you expect with oak no loss off strength though

i think the problem is the timbers used are really chunky needing a decent sized bracket to look correct
in the correct setting it would be perhaps 2ft higher up on a grander entrance with longer legs and perhaps 2ft more roof overhang then the proportions would look correct
but fully a guess ??
but wonderful character so just enjoy

 

[Koolpc]

That lead work doesnt look right?

 

[Mike13]

That lead work doesnt look right?

yes, looks very different each side, and seems to have lost some of the wrap under on the right at the top .