Attach boards around existing columns.
Build tapered craftsman porch columns.
Attach top 1 6 trim.
Measure height of your porch columns and cut 4 1x6s to that size.
Creating a tapered porch column using a track saw by mike sloggatt.
Like any butt jointed box the column is made of two wide outside boards and two narrower inside boards.
This front gabled porch features craftsman characteristics like exposed rafter tails square tapered columns a roof vent and stucco pedestals.
Making the tapered column covers for the front porch.
Then layout the taper at the top.
More details on this here.
The column base is a simple plywood box that fits under the cap.
Diy craftsman style porch columns step 1.
This is exterior grade plywood with waterproof glue but you still need to take ever step possible to protect it from the elements.
The construction adhesive serves two purposes it glues the tapered cover in place and completely seals the lower edge of the plywood against moisture.