The veranda will decorate and create an atmosphere of special comfort in any private house. On hot summer days, it will hide from the sun, and during a picnic in the country you can’t do without it at all. You can not talk about the practical side of the issue at all – this is a significant increase in the total area of the dwelling, which can be used as a summer kitchen, dining room or greenhouse for seedlings plus an improvement in the appearance of the house.
It is quite possible to build a veranda with your own hands. As a rule, the veranda joins the main structure and is part of it, therefore, during the construction of the veranda, you should adhere to the style of the house itself. If the house is built of brick, then the veranda should at least contain elements of brickwork. If the material is a log house, then for a future extension, a log house should be used.
The spacious veranda will be the most advantageous option, in it you can place all the necessary furniture. Standard dimensions – 3*4 or 4*6 meters. If the veranda is large, then it is better to place the entrance in the center, if small – from the edge.
Starting directly to construction, remember that the gaps between the veranda and the house are not acceptable. First of all, it is necessary to lay the foundation. It is desirable that it is the same type as at the house. Otherwise, the veranda will move away from the house in winter. To avoid the appearance of cracks, distortions and other damage in the future, use a thorough engineering calculation.
We wish you successful construction and pleasant moments under the roof of the veranda built by yourself!