Top 4 Reasons to Add a Portico to Your Front Entrance in 2019

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Porticos are everywhere…from the suburbs to the city, they can range from traditional to modern.  If the last time you thought of a portico was…well, never, then it’s time to show some love to this worthy construction contender.  The benefits of the portico are far reaching…so let’s get started with the top 4. 

Gable portico
Gable portico
  1. Porticos Add Value.  At brick&batten, we are committed to making curb appeal changes that actually return on your investment.  The portico does that and more. Good design correlates with more sales, regardless of what’s inside.  People will judge a book by its cover every time.  That’s why curb appeal is king when it comes to selling your home.  Curb appeal– the immediate visual impression that your home gives a visitor. Curb appeal is what makes someone do the equivalent of pick a book.  
  2. Porticos Protect the Home.  A portico shields the front door and porch from harmful UV rays that will wreak havoc on doors, hardwoods, and many other things in and outside the home.  This will save you money in the long term.  In addition, you’re less likely to track messy and damaging water and dirt into your house.  Again, keeping your interior in tip top shape.  
  3. Porticos protect you and your guests before entering.  While the rain is pouring down, the portico gives refuge and an opportunity to open the door with ease, extending your interior to the outside.  
  4. Porticos add style and sophistication to your home’s exterior.  This goes hand and hand with adding value, but they can really show your personality and showcase the architecture with style.  We have done modern pergolas, farmhouse, metal roof porticos, traditional gabled porticos…all kinds!  
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row home awning added
row home awning added
before and after modern pergola
before and after modern pergola

A portico creates a focal point to the front door and welcomes your guests.  It gives a backdrop for other design details such as lighting, trim, and flooring.  So whether you expect to sell your home quickly or simply want to enjoy it forever…the portico is a worthwhile investment!  We’d love to partner with you on a visual rendering of your home with a brick&batten portico.  Contact us today!  

Author

Alli’s passion for home design began during childhood when she’d accompany her father to various fixer-upper properties he was working on. Years later, Alli received a degree in physical therapy from Indiana University, but her love of design and personal need brought her back to the home design industry. Alli co-founded brick&batten in 2017 with her sister, Cassie, out of necessity. She was looking for a service like brick&batten for her own home, but one didn’t exist. Alli loves designing exteriors that inspire people. She’s also interested in real estate investment and enjoys creating exterior designs that will provide a great return on investment. Alli lives in Atlanta with her partner, three children, and their dogs. She loves to travel and often finds herself looking at houses in the areas she visits for inspiration and ideas.