The presence of a small and beautiful veranda in the country allows owners to easily organize a comfortable stay and enjoy their garden at any time of the year. But in order to properly attach such an object to the finished house, you need to take into account the many nuances in preparing the site. It is mandatory to follow accepted building codes. Our instructions for the construction of a covered veranda with our own hands will help you easily erect the original building on a suburban area. We also recommend using ideas on styling and interior design objects. Using the same materials, you can easily build a veranda in a rustic style or in the loft and provence directions. Use the useful information and recommendations of specialists, and you can easily complement your country house with a stylish and practical room for a family vacation.
For the correct construction and subsequent arrangement of the finished veranda, it is necessary to take into account the important features of such objects. The distinctive characteristics of such extensions include:
Mandatory presence of a roof (unlike terraces, which can be an open summer area without a roof).
The ability to install a separate door for entry or the organization of the entrance from a residential building.
Construction of the object as a continuation of the house (in contrast to terraces and arbors, which can be somewhat removed from the residential object).
Admissibility of insulation (for organizing a place of winter recreation or when arranging a greenhouse).
Selection of material for construction, based on the characteristics of the house to which the veranda is attached (the ideal option is to use a material identical in type, appearance and characteristics).
Kinds
According to the conditions of the construction of the verandas, they are divided into built-in and attached. The first are erected on a foundation common with the house. This option ensures the integrity of the structure. Attaching a veranda requires careful selection of the optimal shape of the object, the ways of its extension to the residential building.Regarding the design features, modern verandas can be divided into the following categories:
open (actually refer to terraces);
They do not have glazing and therefore are used exclusively as summer recreation areas.
closed.
These are “real” verandas that are fully glazed. Depending on the chosen construction of the object, they can have glass walls, glass doors. They can also have a frame made of other types of materials and are additionally equipped with windows and doors.
Materials for construction
During the construction of the veranda, you can use different building materials:
brick: allows you to get a reliable building, provides ease of glazing;
wood: accessible material, providing ease of construction of both simple and refined modern buildings;
foam block: great for quickly erecting a warm veranda with glazing;
metal: used to make the frame, which can subsequently be sheathed with wood, different plates (MDF, plywood) and trim (lining, siding);
glass: a fully glass (with a frame made of wood or metal) veranda is suitable for creating a greenhouse, a comfortable area for all-weather recreation;
polycarbonate: great for erecting a non-standard veranda that will be fully or partially transparent.
It is possible to combine different types of materials, which will allow you to get the most reliable and original extension to the cottage.
Veranda Location
Before determining the location of the attached veranda, it is necessary to take into account its influence on the exterior of the house. It is advisable to have the extension as advantageous as possible: without covering the aesthetically attractive sections of the facade. It should also be borne in mind that the view from the veranda must be beautiful and create special relaxation comfort. There are the following options for the location of the verandas:
front (an extension is located in front of the house);
end (with a lateral arrangement, the veranda is a kind of continuation of the house);
angular (immediately adjacent to two adjacent walls of the cottage).
In addition, when choosing a construction site, it should be borne in mind that the best (recommended by specialists) is the east side of the house. Choosing this side or angle will ensure that the sun shines briefly on the veranda during the day. Thus, you can achieve maximum comfort in its use.
Construction size
When determining the optimal size of the attached veranda, it is worth considering the location of it. Perhaps the porch will be combined with the porch. In this case, it should be slightly smaller than the facade with the front door. Otherwise, the exterior of the house will not be visible at all. The best option would be a separate attachment of such an object. Thus, it will not be used daily (for entering and leaving the house), but only for relaxing and receiving guests. The width of the veranda should be more than 1.8 m. Otherwise, it will turn out to be too narrow and will be unsuitable for a comfortable pastime. The most popular are extensions with dimensions of the order of 4x5 or 5x5 meters. On such a platform, you can arrange different furniture and even carry out its conditional zoning (separately set a table for eating, separate place for reading and relaxing with the family). As for the form of construction, it can be as follows:
semicircular;
square;
rectangular;
triangular;
polygonal.
DIY construction steps
Before the direct construction of the veranda, owners should completely consider its design, shape and size. Semicircular buildings are most conveniently erected from polycarbonate. Buildings with other forms can be built from any building materials. True, it is worth considering that building a polygon with your own hands without the presence of building skills is unlikely to be real.As for the important preparatory stage, then it should include obtaining permission. That is why 3-4 months before the start of construction it is necessary to start preparing documents (projects, drawings, the application of the owner and the written consent of all the other residents of the house). The issuance of a building permit will allow you to proceed immediately to the procurement of materials and the construction of an object. Below we examined the main stages of the construction of a closed wooden veranda.
Foundation device
For solid verandas (made of metal or brick) that will be glazed, a strip foundation is required. In our example, the construction of a wooden light veranda is considered, therefore, under it you can make a simpler - columnar foundation. Do-it-yourself work is carried out according to the following scheme:
The area where the extension will be located is cleared and leveled.
Pits are excavated at least 1 m deep (they should not be less than the depth of the foundation under the house). The pits should be located at the corners of the extension. Between the corner elements for a large veranda, it is worth making auxiliary supports. They will be located at a distance of 50-60 cm from each other. The size of the pits should be 1.5 times the size of the beam, which will be the columnar support. For lumber with a cross section of 200 mm, a pit with a width of 300 mm is needed.
A layer of rubble and sand is poured into the bottom of each pit.
The timber is treated with antiseptic impregnation. Further, each pillar (the part that will be in the ground) is coated with mastic and then wrapped with several layers of roofing felt.
Concrete is poured into pits and columns are installed.
Empty space from the edge of the pit to the pillar is covered with broken brick, gravel or rubble. Each filling of 15-20 cm is subject to compaction.
The protruding parts of the posts are aligned horizontally: they are cut according to the beacons affixed.
Frame erection
To properly build a reliable veranda, it is necessary to lay a piece of roofing material on top of each column of the columnar foundation before installing the frame. The lower harness is made of a bar with a cross section of 10x10 cm. Grooves are cut out in it for installing vertical supports. In the corners you should make joints in half a tree. After laying the timber over the supporting posts, the binding is fixed using metal corners, brackets. An angled joint in half a tree is additionally fixed with a nail. The installation of vertical supports in the already prepared grooves. Additionally, they can also be fixed with metal corners or brackets. It should be borne in mind that the height difference of the vertical supports should be about 50 cm. This will ensure the ease of manufacturing the correct roof slope. Next, the installation of a horizontal beam in the installation of windows and doors. Before installing the upper harness, it is necessary to make grooves in it along the vertical supports. On the opposite side of the strapping beam, grooves for rafters are cut. Keep in mind that a beam with a cross section of 10x20 cm will be used for the rafters and these elements should be placed at a distance of 50 cm. The part of the upper harness that adjoins the house is additionally fixed with anchors. This will allow you to securely fix it on the wall of a residential building.
Roof device
Making the right arrangement of the roof over the veranda will help the manufacture of a reliable rafter system and the correct selection of auxiliary roofing elements. First of all, you need to consider that the roof of the house and the roof of the veranda should be the same. Otherwise, the aesthetic appeal of the extension will be lost. Before laying the roof, the following work must be done:
The rafters are installed: they must be inserted into the previously prepared grooves of the upper harness and additionally fixed with brackets.
The vapor-permeable web material is being laid.
The vapor barrier is nailed with rails (lathing) over the rafters.
Installation of the counter-lattice (transverse to the battens of the rails) is carried out.
Next, the installation of the cornice strips (at the rail of the counter-lattice) is carried out and the lower abutment strip is installed (fixed on the wall to which the roof will be adjacent).
The installation of metal tiles, slate (as budget options). Under the shingles on top of the crate, you will need to fill plywood sheets. And only then carry out the installation of shingles.
The final step will be the installation of the upper abutment plate (it is recommended to lay roofing material under it). It will not only “decorate” the roof and make the transition from the wall of the house to the roof of the veranda smooth, but it will also prevent leakage into the annex.
Flooring
The final stage of work will be the device of the floor. For work, a beam with a cross section of 5x10 cm is required. It is mounted inside the lower harness. Fixation of elements is carried out using metal corners or staples. The distance between adjacent logs should be no more than 1 m. The optimal distance for a small veranda is considered to be 50 cm. Next, the subfloor is laid. Boards are attached to the logs transversely, which allows you to create a solid base and provide the ability to install any furniture in the annex. On top of the subfloor, a finishing floor is laid from a floorboard or a special terrace board. Such elements have a groove-spike connection system. The final floor is laid transversely to the draft. For the adjacency of adjacent boards, it is recommended to gently tap the connected elements with a rubber hammer.
The choice of glazing method
Initially, owners should determine for what purpose they will use the veranda. If its purpose is to rest in the summer, then cold glazing will be the best option.But for a heated room, which will be used even in winter, it is recommended to carry out warm glazing. It will ensure the preservation of heat and allow you to easily maintain the set temperature. True, the installation of warm glazing should be carried out only on a solid foundation (for example, brick). As for the format of glazing, it can be as follows:
with aluminum profile;
Aluminum panels and windows protect the extension from wind and rain, while at the same time minimizing visibility.
with wooden frames;
A more interesting option, allowing you to get the original veranda. True, wooden frames will require more complex care, including periodic treatment of the material with impregnation, varnish or wax.
frameless glazing.
Unlike previous options, it does not include vertical frames, so it allows you to get the maximum view of the site from the veranda. Glasses with such an arrangement are installed in the upper and lower guides. The glass sheets themselves on the rails can be moved by rollers. True, this option is one of the most expensive.
For our example, glazing with an aluminum profile or wooden frames is ideal.
Interior decoration and materials used
To achieve the attractiveness of the interior of the veranda is not at all difficult if you think through its design to the smallest detail. It should be borne in mind that the wall of the house, to which the building will adjoin, will not be subject to decoration, but can only be supplemented by decor and lamps. So, the most suitable materials for interior decoration include:
tree (lining, euro-lining, board): a good solution for creating comfortable conditions for the rest of the whole family;
stone (artificial, natural): suitable for more strict stylization of the building, can only be attached to a solid base;
vinyl panels (for tiles, stone, wood, lining): they will provide the creation of a modern interior, are easy to install and due to their low weight can be attached to any base;
paint (for painting wood or brick walls after roughing and finishing): plain colors or compositions with flakes, sparkles, fabric effect are easy to use and will help to decorate any veranda easily.
Popular styles for decorating verandas
It is quite difficult to choose the best style for the design of the attached veranda, given their diversity. The following rules will help you a little to find the ideal direction:
Evaluation of the stylistic presentation of the house. The exterior of the veranda should be made in an identical house style. But the interior can be done in a completely different direction.
Accounting for the complexity of implementation. The chosen direction may require the use of only a certain type of materials or may require their complex processing, stylization. You need to remember about these nuances, so as not to change the selected direction in the process of finishing the extension.
Features of the subsequent care of the veranda. If preserving the original interior is not too difficult, then maintaining the attractiveness of the exterior may require a lot of time and effort from the owners. Thus, the presence of carved elements, metal and wooden inserts will lead to the need for periodic restoration or maintenance of the current state.
Country style
An ideal option for decorating a veranda attached to a wooden house is a rustic one. Outside, it should be lined with wood. To emphasize the nationality of the design, it is recommended to frame the windows (preferably in wooden frames) with carved platbands. Inside, you will also need to finish the wood. The installation of rough wooden furniture will help to complement the style. A good substitute for such products will be the wicker dining table, chairs, sofa.A small pedestal will harmoniously look. The interior can be supplemented with antique candlesticks, a pair of small rugs or one carpet (more suitable for a closed extension). It is recommended to place rugs on the sofa or armchairs, chairs. On the walls you can hang several shelves with themed decor.
A laconic addition to the style will be a real stove, which will be used by the owners for cooking.
Modern
Designing a veranda in the Art Nouveau style is easy. The main requirement for the design created is simplicity and conciseness. The easiest way to implement the style in polycarbonate and glass buildings or buildings with metal frames. So, to equip the extension, it is recommended to choose furniture with strict geometric shapes in gray, black. An alternative to it may be chairs with a wicker back and seat, a simple frame. The decoration of the building can be completely monophonic or include minor patterns (in this case, it is better to paint the walls). Properly complement the design of several curtains falling to the floor, living plants in flowerpots, or several living climbing plants in simple flower pots. Sofa cushions, which are laid out in armchairs and a sofa, complemented by simple curls, will also be appropriate. Acceptable colors for the finish are light gray, light green, white with yellow, gold, green blotches. Textiles are recommended to be selected in white, yellow, green, purple.
Antique
Creating an antique design of an attached veranda is quite difficult and expensive. It is also worth considering that such a building will be able to harmoniously look only with the light exterior of the apartment building, which is also complemented by columns and antique decor (for example, capitals, plaster patterns above the porch). A veranda erected in this direction will be open. Columns will act as supporting elements of the roof.Between them will be a stone railing with balusters. As a stylish addition, a white sofa or a pair of white armchairs and a glass round table can be installed. A pair of light pedestals and a street light bench will become appropriate in this style. True, it is better to clean such furniture from an open extension for the winter in the household. extension or house. Landing around the veranda of climbing plants will help to complement the direction. Translucent white curtains are well accentuated.
Minimalism
The main requirements for the attached veranda in the style of minimalism is simplicity, conciseness and the maximum use of elements with simple geometric shapes. It is in this performance that frameless glazing will look very beautiful. But also owners can make panoramic glazing with thin black or gray profiles. To protect from the sun, it is recommended to hang roller blinds or Roman curtains. Furniture for the direction should be selected with minimal decor. For example, it can be a pair of rattan or modern plastic chairs without decorations. You can replace them with a plain light gray or light purple sofa with simple armrests. True, upholstered furniture can be decorated with sofa monophonic pillows. A simple plastic or glass table will help to complement the resting place. A couple of shelves will fit harmoniously into the created interior, on which live non-flowering plants or succulents will be installed.
Provence
Making a veranda in the Provence style is quite simple, given the ease of implementation of this area. So, on the outside the extension can have a light finish of any materials. But it remains desirable to use wood for its construction and its subsequent coloring in white or cream color. Inside, you can also paint the walls in light pastel colors.It is recommended to install a dining group (or a coffee table with armchairs, a sofa) in pastel light blue, light purple or light green color on the veranda. The installation of shelves for fresh flowers and small souvenirs will help to complement the direction (however, it is better not to place them on the open veranda - the decor will become dirty too quickly). A few curbstones with flowerpots with living plants will also not be superfluous. Plain light curtains or canvas with a discreet floral pattern are ideal for windows.
Features of the interior of the open veranda
The construction of an open veranda is somewhat simpler than the construction of a closed extension. The lack of glazing allows you to build an object with light walls. But it is also worth remembering about some important features of the internal arrangement of such buildings:
Reliability of the floor. Constant rainfall, exposure to both high and low temperatures, sunlight requires the choice of the most wear-resistant material. It can be a terrace board or a rough wooden floor with stone or non-slip tiles.
Mobility of installed furniture. To exclude damage to furniture in the winter, its storage in a country house or a special household will help. building. It is best to give preference to light wicker, folding models or models made of high-quality plastic.
Mandatory fencing and roof. Unlike terraces, which can have neither a railing nor a roof, the veranda should include these elements. Therefore, owners should take care of high-quality protection of the open area from precipitation, as well as create the safest conditions for its use.
Railings and fences for the veranda
The presence of such dividers as a railing allows you to completely protect the veranda and help in its stylization. To protect the extension, you can use various railings:
wooden (with chiseled balusters or rough boards nailed inside);
stone (this option is suitable for the graceful stylization of the veranda, but it requires large expenses);
metal (modern chrome or forged fences harmoniously complement the extension);
glass with metal holders (a great solution for cutting-edge styling);
brick (will help create a solid fence that visually emphasizes the reliability of the entire veranda).
Be sure to take care of installing the railing near the stairs, if one is to be mounted. Additions will not only help emphasize the overall design of the building, but will also guarantee the safety of moving the stairs of the owners and their guests.
Landscaping
An open veranda is simply impossible to imagine without living plants. They will give it an original look, emphasize the comfort of the leisure spent in the annex. For green decoration of the object, different landscaping methods can be used:
arrangement of potted flowers (as well as flowerpots and vases, flower baskets) inside the veranda;
planting along the perimeter of the base of the veranda of shrubs and tall flowers;
planting climbing plants near the veranda (they can curl along the railing);
installation of rectangular pots (plastic or wooden) on the railing;
installation of several shelves or a rack under the wall of the house to which the veranda was attached, and the installation of small pots of flowers on them;
hanging in the window openings of a cache-pot with curly flowers.
Features of the interior of the covered porch
Arranging a covered veranda is a very interesting task. The presence of glazing provides high-quality protection of the environment from precipitation, wind, cold. That is why the closed extension has the following features:
It can be supplemented by a fireplace, stove or barbecue.
The proper organization of smoke extraction, special equipment of the arranged floor area allows you to install similar objects on the veranda for cooking or visual stylingannexes.
It can be equipped with a heating system.
The removal of heating batteries to the covered veranda allows even in the most severe frosts to admire the views of your garden from the veranda window.
Allows the creation of any environment.
On the closed veranda (subject to observance of building norms for its construction and overlapping), you can put even the most expensive and unusual furniture. For example, modern corner sofas, hanging chairs or cocoon chairs, bookcases, bars, etc.
Door selection and installation
Equipping a closed veranda with a door for entry requires the proper selection of a model. If access to the extension will be from the house, it is necessary to prepare a doorway before its construction and then install the box and door. It can have any parameters and be metal, wooden or glass. To enter the veranda from the garden, a glass door will be required. It will harmoniously complement the exterior of the object. At the same time, the design of the glass in the doors and windows should be the same. Possible model options include:
swinging;
Inexpensive doors that will open inside the extension or out into the garden. The disadvantage of the products is the area occupied inside the veranda (if they open inwards). They can have various shapes - to be rectangular, arched.
sliding.
They occupy a minimum of space and will be able to serve the owners for a rather long time. Unlike oar can only have a rectangular shape. Depending on the installed mechanism, they can be moved away after slightly lifting, shifting the sash inside the structure. There are also sliding doors that fold when opened with an accordion.
Furniture selection
If you need to put exclusively light furniture in the open veranda, which can be easily cleaned in the barn or in the house during the autumn-winter period, then you can choose any furniture sets for closed outbuildings.Useful for arranging a closed building will be:
Dining table and chairs or a coffee table and low chairs, benches. They will allow you to comfortably spend your holidays with family and guests.
Sofa and armchairs. Provide maximum comfort at any time.
Bookcases and shelves. They will become a practical complement to the annex used as an original living room or a full room, library.
Curbstones. They will help to stylize the veranda beautifully, they are suitable for storing books and magazines, arranging vases with living plants.
Shelving. In the usual veranda, they are suitable for storing dishes, books, and decor. In the greenhouse can be used for arranging flower pots.
Lighting and lighting for the veranda
The use of two lighting options will help to complement the design of the gazebo and create its proper lighting. For example, ceiling and wall, ceiling and lighting. As illuminators for the ceiling, you can use spot overhead, pendant or built-in appliances. Their simple replacement will be an LED strip mounted around the perimeter of the ceiling. At the same time, lighting the veranda and emphasizing the landscape design in front of it will help the installation of street lamps on the railing (for outdoor construction). Optionally, street garlands can be placed on shrubs growing in front of the veranda. A neat low-key garland can be fixed under the window of a closed building. An interesting option would be the installation of wall lights on the wall to which the veranda was attached. To create custom lighting, it is recommended to place stand-alone lamps on the stands, a table, a rack or mount a ceiling chandelier.
If there is a staircase, it is necessary to supplement it with lighting. For example, at each stage, arrange small illuminators or mount them in risers. You can also attach a small garland or LED strip to the staircase railing.
How to choose curtains for open verandas
If absolutely any curtains can be hung in the covered veranda with glazing, then it is recommended to select inexpensive models with a simple style for an open extension. Due to the effects of precipitation, the constant ingress of dust will often require washing. And the presence of diverse folds (as in Austrian or French) will lead to the accumulation of dust and dirt. That is why it is recommended to equip an open veranda with one of the following types of curtains:
classic (long straight or with small vertical waves);
roll;
Roman
Japanese (straight, fixed in special guides);
Pleated (with a large accordion).
For opening and closing, the falling down cloths are usually supplemented with grips. In addition to fabric models, PVC cloths are often used to close openings. They will help protect the veranda from wind and rain, but they will not allow you to hide the interior of the extension from sunlight. In addition, with fully closed PVC windows in the summer, a greenhouse effect will be created on the veranda.
Options for arranging verandas
Even with the correct arrangement, the open veranda can be refitted and made an additional room at home. For example, on an unglazed area, you can organize a real kitchen (with a conventional stove, barbecue or an electric stove removed from the house). Also, when installing a dining group on the veranda, it can be used as a full dining room. For closed extensions, the conversion options are even greater:
winter garden: if there is a heating system, in a small building you can organize an excellent greenhouse with a place to relax households;
library: a bookcase and a couple of armchairs or a sofa for relaxing will help to organize an excellent place for reading;
personal account: work in an office with a view of the garden will guarantee a quick and easy implementation of any tasks;
playroom for children: if desired, on the veranda you can not only make a children's corner, but also mount a ceiling swing;
relaxation room near the bathhouse or indoor pool: the extension of a small glazed heated room will help to create a non-standard relaxation room for family and guests.
Conclusion
Before attaching a veranda to a summer house, it is necessary to study all the information about the features of the construction of such an object and the requirements for direct construction. At the request of the owners, you can build a veranda from budget materials or start building a long-lasting and reliable extension from more expensive raw materials (for example, instead of a conventional frame wooden object, you can build a log). In terms of size, shape and characteristics of glazing, it is also worth choosing the most profitable and practical option. In our article we told in detail all about the stages of building a simple veranda, and also pointed out the real pros and cons of different types of buildings. Using tips and tricks, you can not only easily build a beautiful veranda, but also make it an original additional relaxation room.
The presence of a small and beautiful veranda in the country allows owners to easily organize a comfortable stay and enjoy their garden at any time of the year. But in order to properly attach such an object to the finished house, you need to take into account the many nuances in preparing the site. It is mandatory to follow accepted building codes. Our instructions for the construction of a covered veranda with our own hands will help you easily erect the original building on a suburban area. We also recommend using ideas on styling and interior design objects. Using the same materials, you can easily build a veranda in a rustic style or in the loft and provence directions. Use the useful information and recommendations of specialists, and you can easily complement your country house with a stylish and practical room for a family vacation.
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Features of the verandas
For the correct construction and subsequent arrangement of the finished veranda, it is necessary to take into account the important features of such objects. The distinctive characteristics of such extensions include:
Kinds
According to the conditions of the construction of the verandas, they are divided into built-in and attached. The first are erected on a foundation common with the house. This option ensures the integrity of the structure. Attaching a veranda requires careful selection of the optimal shape of the object, the ways of its extension to the residential building.Regarding the design features, modern verandas can be divided into the following categories:
They do not have glazing and therefore are used exclusively as summer recreation areas.
These are “real” verandas that are fully glazed. Depending on the chosen construction of the object, they can have glass walls, glass doors. They can also have a frame made of other types of materials and are additionally equipped with windows and doors.
Materials for construction
During the construction of the veranda, you can use different building materials:
Veranda Location
Before determining the location of the attached veranda, it is necessary to take into account its influence on the exterior of the house. It is advisable to have the extension as advantageous as possible: without covering the aesthetically attractive sections of the facade. It should also be borne in mind that the view from the veranda must be beautiful and create special relaxation comfort. There are the following options for the location of the verandas:
In addition, when choosing a construction site, it should be borne in mind that the best (recommended by specialists) is the east side of the house. Choosing this side or angle will ensure that the sun shines briefly on the veranda during the day. Thus, you can achieve maximum comfort in its use.
Construction size
When determining the optimal size of the attached veranda, it is worth considering the location of it. Perhaps the porch will be combined with the porch. In this case, it should be slightly smaller than the facade with the front door. Otherwise, the exterior of the house will not be visible at all. The best option would be a separate attachment of such an object. Thus, it will not be used daily (for entering and leaving the house), but only for relaxing and receiving guests. The width of the veranda should be more than 1.8 m. Otherwise, it will turn out to be too narrow and will be unsuitable for a comfortable pastime. The most popular are extensions with dimensions of the order of 4x5 or 5x5 meters. On such a platform, you can arrange different furniture and even carry out its conditional zoning (separately set a table for eating, separate place for reading and relaxing with the family). As for the form of construction, it can be as follows:
DIY construction steps
Before the direct construction of the veranda, owners should completely consider its design, shape and size. Semicircular buildings are most conveniently erected from polycarbonate. Buildings with other forms can be built from any building materials. True, it is worth considering that building a polygon with your own hands without the presence of building skills is unlikely to be real.As for the important preparatory stage, then it should include obtaining permission. That is why 3-4 months before the start of construction it is necessary to start preparing documents (projects, drawings, the application of the owner and the written consent of all the other residents of the house). The issuance of a building permit will allow you to proceed immediately to the procurement of materials and the construction of an object. Below we examined the main stages of the construction of a closed wooden veranda.
Foundation device
For solid verandas (made of metal or brick) that will be glazed, a strip foundation is required. In our example, the construction of a wooden light veranda is considered, therefore, under it you can make a simpler - columnar foundation. Do-it-yourself work is carried out according to the following scheme:
Frame erection
To properly build a reliable veranda, it is necessary to lay a piece of roofing material on top of each column of the columnar foundation before installing the frame. The lower harness is made of a bar with a cross section of 10x10 cm. Grooves are cut out in it for installing vertical supports. In the corners you should make joints in half a tree. After laying the timber over the supporting posts, the binding is fixed using metal corners, brackets. An angled joint in half a tree is additionally fixed with a nail. The installation of vertical supports in the already prepared grooves. Additionally, they can also be fixed with metal corners or brackets. It should be borne in mind that the height difference of the vertical supports should be about 50 cm. This will ensure the ease of manufacturing the correct roof slope. Next, the installation of a horizontal beam in the installation of windows and doors. Before installing the upper harness, it is necessary to make grooves in it along the vertical supports. On the opposite side of the strapping beam, grooves for rafters are cut. Keep in mind that a beam with a cross section of 10x20 cm will be used for the rafters and these elements should be placed at a distance of 50 cm. The part of the upper harness that adjoins the house is additionally fixed with anchors. This will allow you to securely fix it on the wall of a residential building.
Roof device
Making the right arrangement of the roof over the veranda will help the manufacture of a reliable rafter system and the correct selection of auxiliary roofing elements. First of all, you need to consider that the roof of the house and the roof of the veranda should be the same. Otherwise, the aesthetic appeal of the extension will be lost. Before laying the roof, the following work must be done:
Flooring
The final stage of work will be the device of the floor. For work, a beam with a cross section of 5x10 cm is required. It is mounted inside the lower harness. Fixation of elements is carried out using metal corners or staples. The distance between adjacent logs should be no more than 1 m. The optimal distance for a small veranda is considered to be 50 cm. Next, the subfloor is laid. Boards are attached to the logs transversely, which allows you to create a solid base and provide the ability to install any furniture in the annex. On top of the subfloor, a finishing floor is laid from a floorboard or a special terrace board. Such elements have a groove-spike connection system. The final floor is laid transversely to the draft. For the adjacency of adjacent boards, it is recommended to gently tap the connected elements with a rubber hammer.
The choice of glazing method
Initially, owners should determine for what purpose they will use the veranda. If its purpose is to rest in the summer, then cold glazing will be the best option.But for a heated room, which will be used even in winter, it is recommended to carry out warm glazing. It will ensure the preservation of heat and allow you to easily maintain the set temperature. True, the installation of warm glazing should be carried out only on a solid foundation (for example, brick). As for the format of glazing, it can be as follows:
Aluminum panels and windows protect the extension from wind and rain, while at the same time minimizing visibility.
A more interesting option, allowing you to get the original veranda. True, wooden frames will require more complex care, including periodic treatment of the material with impregnation, varnish or wax.
Unlike previous options, it does not include vertical frames, so it allows you to get the maximum view of the site from the veranda. Glasses with such an arrangement are installed in the upper and lower guides. The glass sheets themselves on the rails can be moved by rollers. True, this option is one of the most expensive.
For our example, glazing with an aluminum profile or wooden frames is ideal.
Interior decoration and materials used
To achieve the attractiveness of the interior of the veranda is not at all difficult if you think through its design to the smallest detail. It should be borne in mind that the wall of the house, to which the building will adjoin, will not be subject to decoration, but can only be supplemented by decor and lamps. So, the most suitable materials for interior decoration include:
Popular styles for decorating verandas
It is quite difficult to choose the best style for the design of the attached veranda, given their diversity. The following rules will help you a little to find the ideal direction:
Country style
An ideal option for decorating a veranda attached to a wooden house is a rustic one. Outside, it should be lined with wood. To emphasize the nationality of the design, it is recommended to frame the windows (preferably in wooden frames) with carved platbands. Inside, you will also need to finish the wood. The installation of rough wooden furniture will help to complement the style. A good substitute for such products will be the wicker dining table, chairs, sofa.A small pedestal will harmoniously look. The interior can be supplemented with antique candlesticks, a pair of small rugs or one carpet (more suitable for a closed extension). It is recommended to place rugs on the sofa or armchairs, chairs. On the walls you can hang several shelves with themed decor.
Modern
Designing a veranda in the Art Nouveau style is easy. The main requirement for the design created is simplicity and conciseness. The easiest way to implement the style in polycarbonate and glass buildings or buildings with metal frames. So, to equip the extension, it is recommended to choose furniture with strict geometric shapes in gray, black. An alternative to it may be chairs with a wicker back and seat, a simple frame. The decoration of the building can be completely monophonic or include minor patterns (in this case, it is better to paint the walls). Properly complement the design of several curtains falling to the floor, living plants in flowerpots, or several living climbing plants in simple flower pots. Sofa cushions, which are laid out in armchairs and a sofa, complemented by simple curls, will also be appropriate. Acceptable colors for the finish are light gray, light green, white with yellow, gold, green blotches. Textiles are recommended to be selected in white, yellow, green, purple.
Antique
Creating an antique design of an attached veranda is quite difficult and expensive. It is also worth considering that such a building will be able to harmoniously look only with the light exterior of the apartment building, which is also complemented by columns and antique decor (for example, capitals, plaster patterns above the porch). A veranda erected in this direction will be open. Columns will act as supporting elements of the roof.Between them will be a stone railing with balusters. As a stylish addition, a white sofa or a pair of white armchairs and a glass round table can be installed. A pair of light pedestals and a street light bench will become appropriate in this style. True, it is better to clean such furniture from an open extension for the winter in the household. extension or house. Landing around the veranda of climbing plants will help to complement the direction. Translucent white curtains are well accentuated.
Minimalism
The main requirements for the attached veranda in the style of minimalism is simplicity, conciseness and the maximum use of elements with simple geometric shapes. It is in this performance that frameless glazing will look very beautiful. But also owners can make panoramic glazing with thin black or gray profiles. To protect from the sun, it is recommended to hang roller blinds or Roman curtains. Furniture for the direction should be selected with minimal decor. For example, it can be a pair of rattan or modern plastic chairs without decorations. You can replace them with a plain light gray or light purple sofa with simple armrests. True, upholstered furniture can be decorated with sofa monophonic pillows. A simple plastic or glass table will help to complement the resting place. A couple of shelves will fit harmoniously into the created interior, on which live non-flowering plants or succulents will be installed.
Provence
Making a veranda in the Provence style is quite simple, given the ease of implementation of this area. So, on the outside the extension can have a light finish of any materials. But it remains desirable to use wood for its construction and its subsequent coloring in white or cream color. Inside, you can also paint the walls in light pastel colors.It is recommended to install a dining group (or a coffee table with armchairs, a sofa) in pastel light blue, light purple or light green color on the veranda. The installation of shelves for fresh flowers and small souvenirs will help to complement the direction (however, it is better not to place them on the open veranda - the decor will become dirty too quickly). A few curbstones with flowerpots with living plants will also not be superfluous. Plain light curtains or canvas with a discreet floral pattern are ideal for windows.
Features of the interior of the open veranda
The construction of an open veranda is somewhat simpler than the construction of a closed extension. The lack of glazing allows you to build an object with light walls. But it is also worth remembering about some important features of the internal arrangement of such buildings:
Railings and fences for the veranda
The presence of such dividers as a railing allows you to completely protect the veranda and help in its stylization. To protect the extension, you can use various railings:
Be sure to take care of installing the railing near the stairs, if one is to be mounted. Additions will not only help emphasize the overall design of the building, but will also guarantee the safety of moving the stairs of the owners and their guests.
Landscaping
An open veranda is simply impossible to imagine without living plants. They will give it an original look, emphasize the comfort of the leisure spent in the annex. For green decoration of the object, different landscaping methods can be used:
Features of the interior of the covered porch
Arranging a covered veranda is a very interesting task. The presence of glazing provides high-quality protection of the environment from precipitation, wind, cold. That is why the closed extension has the following features:
The proper organization of smoke extraction, special equipment of the arranged floor area allows you to install similar objects on the veranda for cooking or visual stylingannexes.
The removal of heating batteries to the covered veranda allows even in the most severe frosts to admire the views of your garden from the veranda window.
On the closed veranda (subject to observance of building norms for its construction and overlapping), you can put even the most expensive and unusual furniture. For example, modern corner sofas, hanging chairs or cocoon chairs, bookcases, bars, etc.
Door selection and installation
Equipping a closed veranda with a door for entry requires the proper selection of a model. If access to the extension will be from the house, it is necessary to prepare a doorway before its construction and then install the box and door. It can have any parameters and be metal, wooden or glass. To enter the veranda from the garden, a glass door will be required. It will harmoniously complement the exterior of the object. At the same time, the design of the glass in the doors and windows should be the same. Possible model options include:
Inexpensive doors that will open inside the extension or out into the garden. The disadvantage of the products is the area occupied inside the veranda (if they open inwards). They can have various shapes - to be rectangular, arched.
They occupy a minimum of space and will be able to serve the owners for a rather long time. Unlike oar can only have a rectangular shape. Depending on the installed mechanism, they can be moved away after slightly lifting, shifting the sash inside the structure. There are also sliding doors that fold when opened with an accordion.
Furniture selection
If you need to put exclusively light furniture in the open veranda, which can be easily cleaned in the barn or in the house during the autumn-winter period, then you can choose any furniture sets for closed outbuildings.Useful for arranging a closed building will be:
Lighting and lighting for the veranda
The use of two lighting options will help to complement the design of the gazebo and create its proper lighting. For example, ceiling and wall, ceiling and lighting. As illuminators for the ceiling, you can use spot overhead, pendant or built-in appliances. Their simple replacement will be an LED strip mounted around the perimeter of the ceiling. At the same time, lighting the veranda and emphasizing the landscape design in front of it will help the installation of street lamps on the railing (for outdoor construction). Optionally, street garlands can be placed on shrubs growing in front of the veranda. A neat low-key garland can be fixed under the window of a closed building. An interesting option would be the installation of wall lights on the wall to which the veranda was attached. To create custom lighting, it is recommended to place stand-alone lamps on the stands, a table, a rack or mount a ceiling chandelier.
How to choose curtains for open verandas
If absolutely any curtains can be hung in the covered veranda with glazing, then it is recommended to select inexpensive models with a simple style for an open extension. Due to the effects of precipitation, the constant ingress of dust will often require washing. And the presence of diverse folds (as in Austrian or French) will lead to the accumulation of dust and dirt. That is why it is recommended to equip an open veranda with one of the following types of curtains:
For opening and closing, the falling down cloths are usually supplemented with grips. In addition to fabric models, PVC cloths are often used to close openings. They will help protect the veranda from wind and rain, but they will not allow you to hide the interior of the extension from sunlight. In addition, with fully closed PVC windows in the summer, a greenhouse effect will be created on the veranda.
Options for arranging verandas
Even with the correct arrangement, the open veranda can be refitted and made an additional room at home. For example, on an unglazed area, you can organize a real kitchen (with a conventional stove, barbecue or an electric stove removed from the house). Also, when installing a dining group on the veranda, it can be used as a full dining room. For closed extensions, the conversion options are even greater:
Conclusion
Before attaching a veranda to a summer house, it is necessary to study all the information about the features of the construction of such an object and the requirements for direct construction. At the request of the owners, you can build a veranda from budget materials or start building a long-lasting and reliable extension from more expensive raw materials (for example, instead of a conventional frame wooden object, you can build a log). In terms of size, shape and characteristics of glazing, it is also worth choosing the most profitable and practical option. In our article we told in detail all about the stages of building a simple veranda, and also pointed out the real pros and cons of different types of buildings. Using tips and tricks, you can not only easily build a beautiful veranda, but also make it an original additional relaxation room.