I would like to retain the character but not keen on the swirly pattern on the columns nor the very fancy bits at the top, would prefer something still round in keeping with the style but simpler. The roof has had water ingress over the many years it has stood there. I know I can use a bitumen type coating on the top to try and help reduce this in future but what to do about the already rusted iron bars and flaky render on the underside? The floor and step to the door were originally a slightly pinkish tone terrazzo but seem to have yellowed over the tears, there is a dip where water pools and where you can see it has stained the floor and there are a couple of fine cracks towards the outer edges. The water pipe was added a few years ago to try and siphon the water off the roof and we have applied the bitumen coating at least once in recent years to try and stop further damage. Trying to find the most cost effective way of maintaining character but improving the look as well given it is it is right at the front and main entry to the house.
Any ideas and advice gratefully received!
