Fretwork Porch Panels

With fretwork porch panels in traditional decorative carpentry, you can create a classic and period-correct framing for porches and verandas. These decorative wooden panels are mounted between posts or beneath roof beams to enhance the entrance with traditional detailing. Fretwork porch panels are also sometimes referred to as overpanels or veranda trim.

Tradition and Use

Fretwork porch panels have historically been used to visually lower the roofline and create well-balanced proportions on porches and entrance canopies. During the 19th century, diagonally arranged wooden lattice patterns were a common feature in porch ceilings. When installing fretwork porch panels today, the veranda gains the same period-correct character, adding warmth and a more complete architectural expression.

Combine with Other Details

To create a harmonious porch, fretwork porch panels can be combined with wooden brackets, centre trims, and decorated wooden railings. Together, these elements form a cohesive style rooted in traditional Swedish decorative carpentry.

Adaptation and Material

Fretwork porch panels can be ordered in a variety of patterns and proportions. We assist in adapting them to your measurements so they fit precisely within the existing framework. All models are supplied untreated and ready for painting in the colour of your choice, and are available in both birch plywood and solid pine for building conservation projects.