This Greenwood Lake front porch rebuild began after we discovered serious structural issues with the existing porch. Rather than attempting temporary repairs, we obtained the required Village of Greenwood Lake permit and completed a full demolition of the old structure. The new front entry was built from the ground up with a pressure-treated structural frame, new landing, and staircase designed to meet current building codes and provide decades of reliable performance. We finished the project with cedar decking, Windsor One fascia, black steel balusters, and cedar handrails, giving the homeowner a safe, attractive, and low-maintenance entrance that was ready to enjoy immediately.
Not every porch replacement starts with cosmetic upgrades—sometimes it starts with making the home safe again.
For this project in Greenwood Lake, NY, the homeowner contacted us to replace an aging front porch that had developed significant structural problems. Once we began our inspection, it was clear the existing porch had reached the end of its service life and needed a complete rebuild rather than another repair.
The existing Porch Joists had pulled off the framing, and the ledger was not properly attached or flashed, so we had to remove the existing structure.
Because this was a structural replacement, we obtained the required permit through the Village of Greenwood Lake before demolition began, ensuring the project met all local building code requirements from start to finish.
After carefully removing the existing porch and staircase, we built an entirely new pressure-treated framing system designed for long-term durability. The new landing and stair structure were framed to current standards with properly spaced joists, new structural posts, and solid connections throughout.
To give the homeowner a porch they could paint immediately—not one that would need to wait for treated lumber to dry—we completed the project with:
New cedar porch decking
New cedar stair treads
Windsor One fascia and trim for a product that takes paint very well.
New code-compliant black steel balusters
Cedar wood handrails and posts
A fully rebuilt staircase with improved strength and stability
The result is a front entrance that not only looks dramatically better but is also built to last for many years with a solid structural foundation underneath.
This image shows the prep that goes into the base structure and trim to ensure durability. Here all surfaces receive either liquid flashing or flashing tape for increased durability and weather resistance. The cedar was installed with Stainless Steel Screws for a clean look ready for stain or paint.
At Dead Level Decks, we believe a porch should be more than attractive—it should be safe, code-compliant, and engineered for long-term performance. From permitting through the final railing installation, every step of this Greenwood Lake porch rebuild was completed with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
If your front porch is showing signs of rot, movement, sagging, or structural failure, a complete rebuild may be the safest and most cost-effective solution. We proudly build custom porches, entry landings, and stairs throughout Greenwood Lake, Warwick, Monroe, Chester, Goshen, and Orange County, NY.
Project Highlights
Location: Greenwood Lake, NY
Project Type: Front Porch Rebuild
Scope: Complete demolition, permitted rebuild, new landing, staircase, decking, trim, and railings
Materials: Pressure-treated framing and decking, PVC fascia, black aluminum balusters, pressure-treated rails
Status: Completed and ready for years of reliable use
Final front porch landing and stairs. Ready for Paint
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