1. New footing -- the new porch roof will need a new foundation footing. It must be a certain size and depth, and it cannot be built on top of existing ground slab because nobody knows how thick it is. The spot planned for it is visible in the photo foreground.
2. Planter area -- the column base will be integrated with a garden wall, which will be part of a planter area that I hope will soften the otherwise austere front facade. Right now there's too much concrete. I hope to start some evergreen shrubs that will reach the height of the window sill.
3. Sump pump pit -- at the low point of the driveway, underground currents push rainwater into the underfloor of the house. It's an odd situation, tricky to discover and potentially destructive. It's caused by the site's shallow hardpan and poor drainage. I've finally decided to address the problem head on with a good sump system that will redirect the flow to the side yard. The pit will be located where the worker stands in the photo.
Previous projects in same area: casement window at bedroom #2, bow window at office.
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