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Abstract

A portable, folding covered porch that attaches to a home to provide an expedient, durable and practical exterior structure that can be transported from one dwelling to another and which can adjust to different types and levels of terrain.

1 . A portable and folding covered porch adapted to be used with different types of housing, comprising:
 a cover for covering said porch,   a first and second main support poles to support said cover,   a platform to provide a surface for users of said porch,   wherein said cover, first and second main support poles and said platform are positioned adjacent to each other in a first folded position and said cover and platform are substantially perpendicular to said main support pole in a second unfolded position.   
   
   
       2 . A portable and folding covered porch adapted to be used with different types of housing as in  claim 1 , wherein said platform is positioned between said first main support pole and said second main support pole. 
   
   
       3 . A portable and folding covered porch adapted to be used with different types of housing as in  claim 1 , wherein said platform includes a side panel to provide a continuous surface. 
   
   
       4 . A portable and folding covered porch adapted to be used with different types of housing as in  claim 1 , wherein said porch includes an outer side rail assembly that pivots into position. 
   
   
       5 . A portable and folding covered porch adapted to be used with different types of housing as in  claim 1 , wherein said porch includes an inner side rail assembly that pivots into position. 
   
   
       6 . A portable and folding covered porch adapted to be used with different types of housing as in  claim 1 , wherein said porch includes a front rail assembly that pivots into position. 
   
   
       7 . A portable and folding covered porch adapted to be used with different types of housing as in  claim 1 , wherein said first and second main support pole includes an insert to extend the length of the first and second main support pole. 
   
   
       8 . A portable and folding covered porch adapted to be used with different types of housing as in  claim 1 , wherein said platform supports a mat to enhance safety by preventing the user from slipping.