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The Old HouseDesign DilemmaPorches & Decks
nancyflynn

adding a roof to porch

last year

Hi, i want to add a roof to my front porch. i have about 21 inches from the top of the door frame to the sofit of the mansard toof line. i want to preserve the style of the house and not do a complete reno. any ideas?

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