09/25/2026
We loved working on this porch! The homeowner wanted the crossbuck X-pattern along the bottom to create a classic farmhouse/cottage look.
Because the porch sits just over 30" above grade, the lower section also needed to function as fall protection. Instead of traditional railing, we worked with the builder to use our stainless steel SafetyScreen as a substitute, keeping the X's front and center while providing the needed protection.
Above the midrail, we used VistaGuard mesh for a clean, consistent appearance.
To finish it off, we installed a pair of our Minnetonka model 100" tall custom cedar screen doors, built so the door midrails line up perfectly with the porch.
It’s the little details that make a porch look like it was designed this way from the start.