As-Built Covered Porch

[WW2Architect]

I have a Craftsman home that I am preparing for remodel by reverse architecting the existing structure. The Covered Porch is giving me some challenges. I have chosen to design it as a Railing/Fence with a pony wall with solid rail style. I have successfully created those walls and the columns however am challenged in creating the roof support beams and ultimately attic walls. As seen in the attached the corner and entry has a full brick column. I chose to use the same Railing/Fence approach with brick as the materiel. I've placed the column (Molding) objects on top of the 'Railing' and placed a 6x6 post in the center to support the roof beam. That is where I am stuck, generating the Attic Walls. The program is attempting to mirror the brick column (Rail) however the roof is supported by a beam spanning between tapered columns. I thought I'd add those beams at the 1st floor level. My questions are:

1. is the Railing/Fence approach appropriate? Note that the roof beam support is below the ceiling and lays on top of the column. 

2. Is the Roof Beam added at the 1st floor or Attic? I have some 'phantom' siding I think is coming in from the attic trying to match the foundation.

3. Should I create this as an enclosed room with openings and then insert columns? 

 

PS. I can live without the flair-out at the bottom of the siding but if you have suggestions that would be great as well. 

 

Your guidance is much appreciated. Peter

[SHCanada2]

I normally put the beam on the main floor.

 

I would normally try a railing for this using post to beam option and ensure it encloses a room. And ensure the room is a deck or porch..looks like deck in your case

 

I would put in a set of stairs which would break the railing.

 

It looks like you are close except the beam and stairs?

 

I'm not sure what that random 2' of siding is on the post,

 

I've seen a couple videos on building "covered porches" including one by snestor which, if you havent watched them, might be worthwhile

 

 

 

Edited 16 hours ago by SHCanada2

[JonathanK]

I would do it as option 3 that you list above.  I would do this as a room with the wall having the correct definition of siding on both sides, etc...

 

Then I would use a passthrough opening to get my openings correct, and put the craftsman posts in the corners as needed.

 

A wee bit of cleanup on the siding where the porch and house meets, and you're good.

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