A covered porch from our team specializing in Custom Porch Installation in Abington, PA adds permanent, weather-protected square footage directly connected to the home. Established in 1704, Abington Township is one of Montgomery County’s oldest communities and among its most densely populated, with established residential neighborhoods where outdoor living space is a valuable addition to any property.
Every installation is field-constructed to site-specific dimensions. We do not work from pre-fabricated kits.
Framing, Footings & Structural Planning
A permanent porch requires the same structural foundation as any load-bearing addition to the home. Correct planning at this stage prevents movement, settling, and long-term connection failures.
- Concrete Pier Footings: Posts are set on poured concrete footings drilled below the local frost line, preventing the seasonal heave that destabilizes shallow-set structures over Pennsylvania winters.
- Ledger Board Attachment: When a porch is attached to the home, the ledger is fastened directly to the house framing using Simpson Strong-Tie connectors and proper flashing to prevent water intrusion at the connection point.
- Snow Load Sizing: Roof framing members are sized to handle the live snow loads per Montgomery County standards.
Material Selection
Material choices are matched to the home’s existing exterior, site exposure, and maintenance preference.
- Pressure-Treated Lumber: The standard structural choice for posts, beams, and floor framing with high resistance to moisture and ground-contact conditions.
- Cedar: Naturally rot-resistant with stable dimensions; preferred when visible wood character is a priority on finish surfaces.
- Composite & PVC Trim: Applied at fascia boards, column wraps, and railings for a maintenance-free finish at the porch’s most weather-exposed points.
- Roofing: Covered porch roofs are finished with Owens Corning roofing products to match the existing residential roofline.
- Porch Railing Systems: Railing systems are sourced from BTN’s authorized partners, including TimberTech, Trex, Wolf, and Deckorators.
The Back To Nature Advantage
- 45+ Years of Mastery: A continuous record of outdoor structure construction in Pennsylvania since 1980.
- 1,500+ Projects Completed: Verified experience navigating local Montgomery County building codes.
- Professional Credentials: NADRA Member, TimberTech Pro, Trex Pro, and Licensed & Insured Contractor (PA-040622).
- Premium Material Partnerships: Authorized partner for Simpson Strong-Tie, TimberTech, Trex, Wolf, and Deckorators.
- Environmental Commitment: Dedicated to sustainable practices with a 2026 goal to plant a tree for every project built.
5-Step Porch Installation Process
A disciplined construction sequence is applied to every porch build:
- Site Assessment: Evaluating grade, drainage, utility locations, and existing home framing conditions.
- 3D Technical Renderings: Digital models confirm the porch footprint and its connection to the home before any materials are ordered.
- Permit Management: Mike Ebner handles the permit application with the local township. HOA submissions are typically managed by the client using Mike’s drawings and contracts.
- Structural Assembly: Installation of footings, posts, ledger board, and roof framing using Simpson Strong-Tie connectors.
- Final Walkthrough: Confirmation of plumb posts, secure ledger connection, and compliance with setback requirements.
Porch Installation in Abington, Built to Specification
A correctly built covered porch extends the home’s livable footprint, increases property value, and creates a permanent connection between indoor and outdoor space. Back To Nature has been building permanent outdoor structures in Abington and across Montgomery County since 1980.
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