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VICTORIAN GINGERBREAD - PORCH ARCH BRACKETS

 

 Porch  Arch/Span Brackets. 

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- Example picture of two long brackets put end to end to form an arch or span -

The Arch Brackets on this page are designed to be put up over an entrance way.   Remember...they don't need to touch at the center to give the entrance way the look of an arched opening. All  Arch Brackets are hand made here in the shop and are constructed from high quality exterior grade solid one inch thick MDF and shipped  with a coat of white primer for your painting.  This makes for a smooth nice bracket that will not warp or lose it's shape over time.   The brackets are priced and grouped according to size.   Questions?  Give me a call

 

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 ARCH-BRACKET STYLE #1

Brackets sold in pairs as you will need (2) TWO to form one arch

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All exterior brackets listed are sanded and shipped coated with white primer ready to paint....CLICK ON PICTURE FOR DETAILED VIEW
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- Victorian  Gingerbread Arch Bracket. - (1 ) Inch Thick ...sold as a matched pair in a set of Two to form an Arch


Dimension choices - each individual bracket measures:

10 1/4 inches high by 20 3/4 inches long

11 1/8 inches high by 23 1/8 inches long

12 inches high by 25 inches long

Item # ARCH-1 medium - 1  INCH THICK

 

$59.95 PAIR (set of two)

Number of Pairs:
Select:
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Dimension choices - each individual bracket measures:

13  inches high by 27 inches long

14 inches high by 29 inches long

Item # ARCH-1 large- 1  INCH THICK

 

$65.95 PAIR (set of two)

Number of Pairs:
Select:

 

VICTORIAN ARCH-BRACKET STYLE #2

Brackets sold in pairs as you will need (2) TWO to form one arch

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All exterior brackets listed are sanded and shipped coated with white primer ready to paint....CLICK ON PICTURE FOR MORE DETAILED VIEW - NOTE:  I make a matching Door Header for this style of bracket...see - DOOR HEADERS PAGE - for more information.
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- Victorian  Gingerbread Arch Bracket. - (1 ) Inch Thick...sold as a matched pair in a set of Two to form an Arch


Dimension choices - each individual bracket measures:

    6 7/8 inches high..... by 18 inches long

  8 inches high..... by 21 inches long

Item # ARCH-2 small - 1 INCH THICK

$49.95  PAIR (set of two)

Number of Pairs:
Select:
Victorian exterior bracket style arch 2

Dimension choices - each individual bracket measures:

   8 3/4 inches high...... by 23 inches long

   9 5/8 inches high...... by 25 inches long

Item # ARCH-2 medium - 1  INCH THICK

$61.95 PAIR (set of two)

Number of Pairs:
Select:
Victorian exterior bracket style arch 2

Dimension choices - each individual bracket measures:

    10 3/8 inches high..... by 27 inches long

  11 1/8 inches high..... by 29 inches long

Item # ARCH-2 large - 1  INCH THICK

$69.95 PAIR (set of two)

Number of Pairs:
Select:
 
 

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NOTES:

A couple of things:  These are large brackets. Much larger than my standard porch/post type brackets.   Not very tall, but quite long.    Most people considering this type of bracket are using it to create a look of an arch over their main entry way onto a porch. Curb appeal.   All porches are so different.  Some smaller, where two of the above brackets might just fit perfectly to form a true arch, others very wide and sweeping.  Some in-between.  As this is such a striking look to an entry way I have a couple of suggestions.  Even before you start measuring, stand back and sort of imagine the look you are going for.  Often times, measuring from that point will give you a better look than just trying to fill the entire entry way with a complete arch.  Smaller sometimes is better for an overall look.   Second, if you have a true Victorian house, you almost can't overdo it.  If you are going for just an accent....less is more. 

Time wise, it takes me about a week to work these large brackets through the system.  There are a couple of days of drying times in between the primer coats after I get them cut out.   I know this is an important addition to the look of your home so don't hesitate to give me a call if you have questions...I really don't mind the phone calls.   Tom

 

-BRACKET INSTALLATION 101-

Step one: -   First measure the porch or corner where you want to put a bracket. I always check to make sure the brackets are at a 90 degree angle before they leave. You may find your house corner has shifted over time. Not to worry as any wood putty will fill in any empty spaces.

Step Two: - Select from the list above the design and size that best fits with your plans and remember the brackets can be put up in either direction.     Primered brackets are for painting only.      By painting the pieces in your contrasting house colors and trim, you achieve a clean nice look.

Step Three: - When they arrive, paint and allow to dry overnight.  Use your exterior house paint.

Step Four: - Paint again as needed for second color.

Step Five: - Now here is the important part. DO NOT TAKE YOUR ELECTRIC DRILL AND START PUTTING IN SCREWS.  Electric drills can be hard to control and you don't want to overdrive the screw into the wood.  Use a hand screw driver for better control.  If you want to use screws you first have to drill pilot holes slightly larger than the nail or screw you wish to use. This way the wood will not split and will expand and contract with your weather conditions.

Make sure you take a before and after picture......you won't believe the difference to the look of the front of your house!

 

- THE ULTIMATE VICTORIAN BRACKET -

Looking for something really fancy? Check out my new line of fancy layered brackets for your 'Painted Lady' project.  I can also make the above Arch-Brackets in a layered design. EMAIL for info.

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