Porches are the places where families and friends gather together to relax and have an enjoyable time sharing their stories. Porches also connect us to outdoors and nature. We enjoy a breeze and the sounds of our neighborhoods. Today’s home designs incorporate the porch as a natural extension of the family’s living space. What’s some of the better material choices for a porch floor?
Charming Porch
Porch Flooring
Since porches are only partially protected from weather, preservative treatment is typically recommended. Porch flooring is similar in sizes, grades and patterns to flooring for interior use. It is important to choose porch flooring that endures and that is why architects, contractors and do-it-yourselfers alike should ask for Perennial Wood.
Porch Flooring Materials
The flooring you choose for your porch is very important. It is better to have a durable porch floor which is resistant to the elements, complements your home and provides a beautiful backdrop for the rest of the space.
There are many flooring options for a typical porch exposed to the elements, including wood, composite flooring and decking, brick, stone, concrete, and ceramic tiles. The right floor for your porch will depend on the type of foundation you have, the location of your porch and the look you want to achieve.
Perennial Wood
Perennial Wood
Perennial Wood is real wood made to endure. It resists shrinking and swelling that causes cracking, warping, and cupping, without sacrificing the natural beauty of real wood. It is chemically modified with TruLast™ Technology resulting in more dimensionally stable and more resistant wood, while retaining all of the natural beauty of real wood. This process begins by carefully selecting raw wood, then modifying the wood’s chemical structure throughout.
Natural Bluestone
Natural Bluestone
Natural bluestone would be most appropriate. Since it’s a natural product there is an inherent texture to its surface, so one would assume minimal slickness when wet, but you would probably want to research that in person to be sure it fits your traffic requirements.
Ceramic Tiles
Ceramic Tiles
Clay-base ceramic tiles are an ideal choice for porches and other moisture-prone areas. Floor tiles are durable; water, stain, and water resistant and easy to care for. Options of colors, shapes, patterns, and sizes are available. The composition of the tile and the temperature and duration of firing also determine its strength.
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