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Porches are one of the most important character-defining features
of a façade, and are a key component of many residential historic
buildings in Waxahachie. They provide visual interest, create a
physical connection with the street and influence the perceived
scale. Porches also establish a hierarchy of space from the street
to the interior of the house. The original condition and form of a
porch and its features (i.e., columns, brackets and railings) should
be preserved. Adding a porch to a historic structure that did not
originally have a porch is most often inappropriate. Research
should be done to determine whether a historic structure originally Preserve the original front porch,
included a porch. when feasible.

4.32 Preserve the original porch, when feasible.
a. Maintain the existing location, shape, details and posts of
the porch.
b. Avoid enclosing a historic porch.
c. Do not remove an original porch or stoop from a historic
building.

4.33 If necessary, repair or replace damaged or
deteriorated porch features.
Maintain the existing location,
a. Replace missing or deteriorated decorative elements to
shape, details and posts of the
match existing elements. For example, match original
porch.
proportions and spacing of balusters when replacing
missing ones.

histoRic poRch elements

Eave Original material
(ex. bead board)

Pilaster Brackets
Post/Column

Top Rail

Balustrade Bottom Rail

Decking
Newel Post
Skirting Riser
Tread
Stringer

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