Another successful project featuring our steel look designs. This time, we worked on a Mock Tudor detached house in Epsom fitting a heritage style porch. The property already had black metal windows, matching doors, and a classic oak front door. Our brief was to create a porch that blends with the existing features while giving the home extra style and kerb appeal.
One reason our client chose to upgrade their porch was to boost visual appeal from the street. The steel look design instantly draws the eye, adding a contemporary twist to the house’s Tudor charm. The porch also improves heat retention. By introducing a second barrier to the outside, the front hallway stays warmer, and any drafts stop before they reach the main entrance.
Enhancing a Mock Tudor Home with a heritage style porch
We designed a corner heritgae style porch that fits into the existing black oak frame and structural corner post. This design respects the house’s original architecture and character and highlights the decorative half-timbering typical of Mock Tudor architecture.
It also provides a new focal point at the entrance and creates a practical transition space between the outside and the original front door. The Alitherm Heritage system.
Alitherm Heritage System
We built the porch with the Alitherm Heritage system. This is one of the most trusted steel look solutions on the market, known for slender profiles and a traditional appearance. It offers the refined lines of old metal windows and doors, with modern materials that withstand daily use. The porch is powder-coated in black (RAL 9005) to match the rest of the property’s windows and external metalwork.
We also pride ourselves on product quality. We source all our aluminium products, only from the best and longest-established manufacturers sharing our ethos for product quality, long service life, security and energy efficiency. The Alitherm Heritage system within our overall steel look collection, provides all of these features with durable colour finishes and reliable components; these stand up to regular use and changing weather. Every project comes with the benefit of our fitting expertise and attention to detail, with a quality guarantee.
Corner Design with a Single Door and Side Panel
A priority for this project was making sure the heritage style porch would look natural alongside the original oak front door. We worked within the existing porch roofline and supported the design on the house’s black oak corner post. The slim profiles of the Alitherm Heritage system help the structure appear light and elegant. Glazed panels in the side screen keep the porch feeling open and bright. The result is a balanced composition where new meets old in a subtle way.
The porch comprises a single door with a side panel on the front elevation and a glazed screen on the side. This layout follows the original porch footprint while delivering a fresh look.
The door has 34mm transoms that line through with the adjacent panel and corner return. Keeping all the sightlines level was key to achieving a neat overall appearance.
Secure and Practical Door Features
The door comes as standard with stylish black handle. This operates a multipoint lock, which engages at five locking points, providing door protection and reassures our customer that their property is secure when the porch door is locked.
A colour-matched lever handle suits the black frames. The door also comes with a high-security cylinder and the iconic feature backplate typical of many steel look designs. This ties in with the rest of the metalwork around the house.
The steel look porch now provides an extra layer of security. Visitors step into a locked area before reaching the front door. This not only gives the homeowner more peace of mind but also offers a sheltered space to store shoes, coats, or parcels. With the door locked, deliveries can stay protected until brought inside. It’s a small change with a big impact on day-to-day convenience.
Benefit from a Bespoke Steel Look Porch from Newlite
A well-designed contemporary aluminium or heritage style porch can transform the first impression of a property. If you’re considering a steel look porch or want to explore other home improvements, we’d be happy to talk through your ideas. Our skilled team in East Sussex can suggest solutions that bring together style, practicality, and local character.
Get in touch today to learn more. Whether you own a period house, a new-build, or something in between, we’ll work with you to create a porch that meets your needs and enhances your home. Let us help you add value, charm, and an extra layer of protection to your property with our range of steel look products.
