by Andrew Melaragno, AIBD
Columbus, OH, US 43220 · 78 photos
Craftsman Home
http://www.melaragno.com

The copper rain chains were purchased from www.rainchains.com.

 
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ecessna wrote:
column materials - Hello. Can you please tell me what the tapered part of the column is made of? thanks so much »
· Comment · 4 months ago
Andrew Melaragno, AIBD The columns are made of MDO. It is a plywood product made to be used outdoors. It is 1/2" thick and comes in a 4x8 sheet.
4 months ago ·
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Melanie wrote:
stone - what kind of stone is on the columns? love the neutral color... »
· Comment · 7 months ago
Andrew Melaragno, AIBD The stone is natural limestone that is from quarries here in Ohio. There is actually a blend of two different stones in this stone work. The stones are North Shore Buff and Wyandotte. Typically each stone yard will name their stones differently so that one can't shop a particular stone from yard to yard. I would suggest taking this picture to different suppliers to try to have them match it. I hope you get the result you are looking for!
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staylor828 wrote:
what is the exterior and exterior trimming colors please? »
· Comment · 9 months ago
Andrew Melaragno, AIBD The porch columns are Sherwin Williams English Ivy and the porch siding is a custom mix.
9 months ago · ·
Andrew Melaragno, AIBD I was digging around in my basement and found the can of paint for the porch siding. The Color is Antique Linen by ICI paints. Hope that helps!
9 months ago ·
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Leslie McDonnell ReMaxTeam wrote:
Where did these adress numbers come from? »
· Comment · 10 months ago
Andrew Melaragno, AIBD The house numbers came from http://www.housenumbertiles.com/. Great service!
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becky16 wrote:
Column color - What color are the columns? Gorgeous! »
· Comment · 14 months ago
Andrew Melaragno, AIBD The color is an old Sherwin Williams color called English Ivy.
14 months ago ·
becky16 Thank you!
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aquietjourney wrote:
What is this thing hanging from the gutter? We just bought a Craftsman so I'm looking at pics to get ideas and I've seen quite a few of these things that look like upside down cowbells. Having just moved to the Midwest from Virginia, I have never seen these before. Thank you »
· Comment · 16 months ago
ghnichols I wonder how well they work in freezing conditions? I love them but winter and spring they might freeze up?
16 months ago ·
Andrew Melaragno, AIBD I am in Ohio and the rain chains in the picture freeze up all the time in the winter. It is actually pretty neat to see them turn into columns of ice. They have been up for 8 years and I have never had a problem with them.
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What originated in Japan hundreds of years ago, the kusari doi, or "chain gutter," is a simple way to carry rain to the ground in an aesthetically pleasing manner. The Japanese have used these chains on temples and homes over the years with the sole purpose of embracing the beauty of a rain-filled day.
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Tapered columns. This is one of the most distinctive characteristics of Craftsman homes, despite the variation in detailing. Tapered columns, which support the porch roof, are typically short and rest upon massive stone or brick piers that extend to ground level, both of which convey a certain solidity. Not all columns are tapered; another popular variation is the double column.Borrowing the very recognizable porch supports from the Craftsman style is a great way to get a touch of the look without rebuilding your home from scratch.
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