Front Porch & Steps: Evanston
Yes, another Evanston front porch and steps project. I’m an expert!
For this job, the new railings and balusters were custom milled off-site in the shop, and I coordinated with the homeowner on the design for the wrapped newel posts.
The homeowner chose to have the stair treads be made out of composite material.
The original steps, railings and porch.
Demo underway.
Supporting the deck structure and installing new stringers.
The new stairs have 5 stringers, compared to 3 under the old stairs. They will give greater strength and stability, and longer life.
Decking tools.
Ahern Fine Carpentry
Up to my eyeballs in new stairs.
Working outdoors doesn't suck in summer and early fall!
The view from the top.
White risers contrast nicely with the darker composite treads.
Finished project, with new posts and railings.
Finished project, with new posts and railings.