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| DOUBLE PORCH -- LATTICE WORK |
LATTICE: A lattice or lattice work is a criss-crossed or interlaced arrangement of laths or pattern made by such an arrangement. Wiki Definition.
Today, lattice can be bought at such stores as Lowes or Home Depot. Their lattice is thin pieces of wood that bend easily. It is not stout construction like the historic lattice you see on the porch above
This porch belongs to a home in Richmond, Kentucky that was built in the late eighteen hundreds or early nineteen hundreds. The porch is interesting from the aspect it is a double decker. Both have artistically applied lattice.
This porch belongs to a home in Richmond, Kentucky that was built in the late eighteen hundreds or early nineteen hundreds. The porch is interesting from the aspect it is a double decker. Both have artistically applied lattice.
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| DOUBLE PORCH -- CLOSE UP |
Below are a couple of lattice resources that have been taken from the Old House Journal. This journal has long been a favorite of mine and I highly recommend it for folks with older homes.
When I say older, I am saying those fifty years old or older. At one time, and probably still is the rule of thumb by the National Trust of Historic Preservation, is that houses fifty years old or older can be considered for historic designation which opens new avenues.
A great newsletter to receive on vernacular older structures is the Vernacular Architecture Forum.
Overall, I think lattice and/or gingerbread can be adopted and applied on either old or new houses if done artistically. If interested in historic housing check out the resources above and for trim-work see below.
RESOURCES:
Restoring Porch Lattice Work, Old House Journal, June 1978
I need advice on my folk Victorian exterior, Old House Journal online
