Veranda in the country with their own hands

The presence of a small and beautiful veranda in the country house allows owners to easily organize a comfortable rest 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 of preparing the site. It is obligatory and following the accepted building codes. The instructions given by us for the construction of a closed veranda with your own hands will help you to easily build an original building on a suburban site. We also recommend using ideas on styling and interior arrangement of objects. Using the same materials, you can easily build a veranda in a rustic style or in the directions of the loft and Provence. Use the useful information and recommendations of experts, and you can easily supplement your country house with a stylish and practical room for a family holiday.

Features verandas

For the proper 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:

  1. Mandatory presence of the roof (in contrast to the terraces, which can be an open summer terrace without a roof).
  2. The ability to install a separate door to enter or organize the entrance from a residential building.
  3. Construction of the object as a continuation of the house (in contrast to the terraces and arbors, which may be somewhat removed from the residential object).
  4. The admissibility of insulation (for the organization of the place for winter recreation or when constructing a greenhouse).
  5. Selection of material for construction, based on the characteristics of the house to which the veranda is attached (the ideal option is to use an identical in type, appearance and material characteristics).

Kinds

According to the conditions for the construction of verandas, they are divided into built-in and attached. The first are built on a common foundation with the house. This option ensures the integrity of the design. Attaching a veranda requires careful selection of the optimal shape of the object, ways of its extension to the residential building. Regarding the constructional features, modern verandas can be divided into the following categories:

  • open (actually belong to the terraces);

They do not have glazing and are therefore used exclusively as summer recreation areas.

  • closed.

These are "real" verandas that are completely glazed. Depending on the selected construction of the object may have glass walls, glass doors. They may also have a frame made of other types of materials and additionally be equipped with windows and doors.

Materials for construction

When building a porch, you can use different building materials:

  • brick: allows you to get a reliable construction, provides ease of glazing;
  • wood: affordable material providing ease of construction of both simple and refined modern buildings;
  • foam block: great for the rapid construction of a warm veranda with glazing;
  • metal: used for the manufacture of the frame, which can later be sheathed with wood, different plates (MDF, plywood) and trim (wall paneling, 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-season recreation;
  • polycarbonate: great for erecting a non-standard veranda, which will be fully or partially transparent.

It is possible to combine different types of materials, which will provide the most reliable and original extension to the cottage.

Veranda location

Before determining the location of the adjoining veranda, it is necessary to take into account its influence on the exterior of the house. It is advisable to have an extension as advantageously as possible: without closing the aesthetically attractive parts of the facade. It should also be borne in mind that the view from the veranda should be beautiful and create a special comfort of rest. There are the following options for the location of the verandas:

  • front (extension is located in front of the house);
  • end (at the side of the veranda is a kind of continuation of the house);
  • corner (adjacent to the two adjacent walls of the garden).

Additionally, when choosing a construction site, it is necessary to take into account that the best (recommended by experts) is the eastern side of the house. The choice of this side or angle will provide a brief sun hit on the veranda during the daytime. Thus, you can achieve maximum comfort of its use.

Size of construction

When determining the optimal size of an attached veranda, it is worth considering its location. Perhaps the veranda will be combined with a porch. In this case, it should be slightly smaller than the facade with an entrance door. Otherwise, the exterior of the house and 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 recreation and reception of 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 comfortable spending time. The most popular are extensions with dimensions of about 4x5 or 5x5 meters. On such a platform, you can arrange different furniture and even carry out its conditional zoning (separately set up a table for meals, separately place an area for reading and relaxing with your family). As for the shape of the building, it may be as follows:

  • semicircular;
  • square;
  • rectangular;
  • triangular;
  • polygonal.

DIY Handling Stages

Before the direct construction of the veranda, the owners should fully consider its design, shape and size. It is most convenient to build semicircular constructions from polycarbonate. Buildings with other forms can be built from any building materials. True, it should be borne in mind that building a polygon with your own hands without the presence of construction skills is unlikely to be real. As for the important preparatory stage, then it should be attributed to obtaining permission. That is why, 3-4 months prior to the beginning of construction, it is necessary to start preparing documents (projects, drawings, statements 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 immediately proceed to the purchase of materials and the construction of the object. Below we have reviewed the main stages of the construction of a closed wooden veranda.

Foundation device

For solid verandahs (from metal structures or bricks) that will be glazed, you need a strip foundation. In our example, the construction of a wooden light porch is considered, so under it you can make a simpler one - a columnar foundation. DIY work is carried out according to the following scheme:

  1. The area where the extension will be located is cleared and leveled.
  2. Pits dug at least 1 m deep (they should not be less than the depth of the foundation under the house). Pits should be located at the corners of the extension. Between the corner elements for a large veranda is to make 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 larger than the size of the timber, which will be a columnar support. For sawn timber with a cross section of 200 mm, a hole with a width of 300 mm is needed.
  3. At the bottom of each pit a layer of rubble and sand is poured.
  4. The bar is treated with antiseptic impregnation. Then each pillar (the part that will be in the ground) is coated with mastic and then wrapped with several layers of roofing material.
  5. Concrete is being poured into the pits, installing pillars.
  6. Empty space from the edge of the pit to the post is filled with broken brick, gravel or rubble. Each backfill of 15-20 cm is subject to tamping.
  7. The protruding parts of the pillars are aligned horizontally: cut down according to the marked beacons.

Construction of the frame

In order to build a reliable veranda correctly, it is necessary before laying the frame to lay a piece of roofing material on top of each pillar of the columnar foundation. The bottom strapping is made of timber with a section of 10x10 cm. Grooves are cut into it for installing vertical supports. In the corners should make connections in the half-tree. After laying the timber on top of the support pillars, fixing is carried out using metal corners and brackets. Corner connection in a half-tree is in addition fixed by a nail. Installation of vertical supports in already prepared grooves. Additionally, they can also be fixed with metal corners or staples. It should be borne in mind that the difference in height of vertical supports should be about 50 cm. This will ensure the simplicity of making the correct roof slope. Next is the installation of a horizontal bar in the installation of windows and doors. Before installing the upper trim, it is necessary to make grooves in it along vertical supports. On the opposite side of the harness trimming sawn grooves for rafters. Keep in mind that for rafters a 10x20 cm cross section will be used and these elements should be placed at a distance of 50 cm. That part of the upper trim that adjoins the house is additionally fixed by anchors. This will allow securely fasten it on the wall of an apartment building.

Roof structure

Making the correct arrangement of the roof over the veranda will help make a reliable roof system and the correct selection of auxiliary roofing elements. The first thing to consider is 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 it is necessary to carry out the following work:

  • The rafters are installed: they must be inserted into the previously prepared grooves of the upper trim and additionally fixed with brackets.
  • Steam permeable roll material is being laid.
  • Vapor barrier is nailed with rails (crates) over rafters.
  • The installation of the counter-grill (transverse crate rails).
  • Next, the eaves strip is mounted (on the rail of the contra-lattice) and the lower junction is installed (fixed on the wall to which the roof will abut).
  • Installation of metal tiles, slate (as budget options). Under the shingles on top of the crates you will need to fill the plywood sheets. And only then carry out the installation of shingles.
  • The final stage will be the installation of the upper junction bar (it is recommended to put a ruberoid 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 will also allow you to prevent precipitation from leaking into the extension.

Flooring

The final stage of the work will be the device floor. The work will require a bar with a cross section of 5x10 cm. It is mounted inside the bottom trim. Fixing of elements is carried out with the help of metal corners or brackets. The distance between adjacent lags should be no more than 1 m. The optimal distance for a small veranda is 50 cm. Next, laying the subfloor. Boards are attached to the logs transversely, which allows you to create a solid foundation and provide the ability to install in the extension of any furniture. On top of the subfloor a clean floor is laid from a floorboard or a special decking board. Such elements have a groove-thorn connection system. Finishing floor is laid transversely rough. For the contiguity of adjacent boards, it is recommended to gently knock the elements to be joined using a rubber hammer.

The choice of glazing

Initially, owners should determine for what purpose they will use the veranda. If its purpose is rest in the summer, then cold glazing will be the best option. But for heated premises, 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 desired temperature. True, the installation of warm glazing should be carried out only on a solid foundation (for example, brick). As for the glazing format, it may be as follows:

  • with aluminum profile;

Aluminum panels and windows allow you to protect the extension from wind and precipitation, and at the same time limit the view to a minimum.

  • with wooden frames;

A more interesting option, allowing you to get the original veranda. True, wooden frames will require more complex care, including periodic processing of the material by impregnation, varnish or wax.

  • frameless glazing.

Unlike the previous options, it does not include vertical frames, therefore it allows to get the maximum view of the site from the veranda. Glasses with this arrangement are installed in the upper and lower guides. The glass sheets themselves on the guides can be moved using rollers. True, this option is among the most expensive.

For our example, the ideal version of glazing with aluminum profiles or wooden frames.

Interior finish and materials used

To achieve the attractiveness of the interior of the veranda is not at all difficult, if you think over its details 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 finishing, but can only be complemented by decor and lamps. So, the most suitable materials for interior decoration include:

  • wood (lining, eurolining, board): a good solution for creating comfortable conditions for the rest of the whole family;
  • stone (artificial, natural): suitable for more rigorous styling of the building, can be attached only to a solid base;
  • vinyl panels (for tile, stone, wood, wall paneling): they will ensure 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, glitters, fabric effect are easy to use and will help to decorate any veranda easily.

Popular styles for decorating porches

It is quite difficult to choose the best style for the design of the attached veranda, given their diversity. Somewhat easier is the search for the perfect direction to help you follow these rules:

  1. Evaluation of the stylistic presentation of the house. The exterior of the veranda should be identical in style to the house. But the interior can be done in a completely different direction.
  2. Considering the complexity of implementation. The chosen direction may require the use of only a certain type of materials or require their complex processing, styling. It is necessary to remember about such nuances in order not to change the chosen direction in the process of finishing the extension.
  3. Features subsequent maintenance of the veranda. If you keep the original interior is not too difficult task, 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 their periodic restoration or maintenance of the current state.

Country style

The ideal design option for a veranda attached to a wooden house is rustic. Outside, it should be sheathed with wood. To underline the nationality of the design it is recommended to frame the windows (preferably in wooden frames) with carved platbands. Inside also need to finish wood. To complement the style will help the installation of coarse wooden furniture. A good substitute for such products will be wicker dining table, chairs, sofa. A small stand will look harmonious. You can complete the interior with old candlesticks, a pair of small carpets or one carpet (more suitable for a closed extension). On the couch or chairs, chairs, it is recommended to arrange the blankets. On the walls you can hang several shelves with themed decor.

A real stove that will be used by the owners for cooking will become a laconic addition to the style.

Modern

To carry out the design of the porch in the modern style is easier than ever. The main requirement for creating a design is simplicity and conciseness. The easiest way to realize the style in polycarbonate and glass buildings or buildings with metal frames. So, for arranging the extension, it is recommended to choose furniture with strict geometric shapes in gray, black color. An alternative to it can be chairs with wicker back and seat, a simple frame. The finish of the building may be completely monotonous or include minor patterns (in this embodiment, it is better to paint the walls). Competently complements the design with a few curtains falling to the floor, live plants in flowerpots or several live climbers in simple pots. Cushions, laid out in chairs and a sofa, complemented by simple curls will also be appropriate. Acceptable color finishes - light gray, light green, white with yellow, gold, green splashes. Textiles are recommended to pick in white, yellow, green, purple.

Antique

Создать античный дизайн пристраиваемой веранды довольно сложно и дорого. Also it should be taken into account that such a building will be able to harmoniously look only with a bright exterior of a residential building, which is also complemented by columns and antique decor (for example, capitals, plaster patterns over the porch). The verandah erected in this direction will be open. As the supporting elements of the roof there will be columns. Between them there will be stone railing with balusters. As a stylish addition, a white sofa or a pair of white chairs and a glass round table can be installed. A pair of light pedestals and a street light bench will be appropriate in this style. True, such furniture with an open extension is better to clean for the winter in the household. extension or house. Planting around the veranda of climbers will help complement the direction. The style and translucent white curtains are well emphasized.

Minimalism

The main requirements for an attached minimalist porch are simplicity, conciseness and maximum use of elements with simple geometric shapes. It is in this version will look very frameless glazing. But owners can also make panoramic windows with thin black or gray profiles. To protect from the sun is recommended to hang roller or roman blinds. 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 monochromatic 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 complete the resting place. A pair of shelves will fit harmoniously into the created interior, on which living non-flowering plants or succulents will be installed.

Provence

Making the veranda in the style of Provence is quite simple, given the ease of implementation of this direction. So, outside the extension can have a bright finish of any materials. But it remains desirable to use for the construction of wood and its subsequent staining in a white or cream color scheme. Inside it is also possible to paint the walls in light pastel colors. It is recommended to install a dinner group on the veranda (or a coffee table with armchairs, a sofa) in pastel light blue, light lilac or light green. Installation of shelves for fresh flowers and small souvenirs will help to complement the direction (although it is better not to place them on the open veranda - the decor will become dirty too quickly). A few pedestals with flowerpots with live plants will not be superfluous either. Monochromatic bright curtains or linen with an inconspicuous floral pattern are ideal for windows.

Interior features open veranda

The construction of an open veranda is somewhat simpler than the erection of a closed annex. The absence 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:

  1. Reliability floor. Constant ingress of precipitation, exposure to both high and low temperatures, sunlight requires the selection of the most wear-resistant material. This can be a decking board or a rough wooden floor with stone or non-slip tiles.
  2. Mobility of installed furniture. To prevent damage to furniture in the winter will help its storage in a country house or a special household. construction It is best to give preference to light wicker, folding models or models of high-quality plastic.
  3. Obligation of the fence and roof. Unlike the terraces, which may have neither a railing nor a roof, the veranda must include these elements. Therefore, owners should take care of high-quality protection of the open area from precipitation, as well as create the most secure conditions for its use.

Railings and fences for the veranda

The presence of such separators as a railing allows you to fully protect the veranda and help in its styling. For fencing an extension, you can use different rails:

  • wooden (with chiseled balusters or rough boards nailed inside);
  • stone (this option is suitable for the graceful styling of the veranda, but it requires large expenditures);
  • metal (modern chrome or forged fences harmoniously complement the extension);
  • glass with metal holders (an excellent solution for cutting-edge styling);
  • brick (will help to create a good fence, which will visually emphasize the reliability of the entire veranda).

Be sure to take care of installing the railing near the stairs, if any, will be mounted. Additions will not only help to emphasize the overall design of the building, but also guarantee the safety of moving the stairs of the owners and their guests.

Gardening

An open veranda is simply impossible to imagine without living plants. They will give it an original look, emphasize the comfort of the rest held in the annex. For the green design of the object can be used different ways of gardening:

  • arrangement of potted flowers (as well as flowerpots and vases, flower baskets) inside the veranda;
  • Planting shrubs and tall flowers along the perimeter of the base of the veranda;
  • planting near the veranda of climbers (they can wind along the railing);
  • installation of rectangular pots (plastic or wood) on the railing;
  • installation of several shelves or shelves under the wall of the house to which the porch was attached, and installation of small pots of flowers on them;
  • hanging in window openings pots with climbing flowers.

Features of the interior of a closed veranda

Arrangement of a closed 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 device has a closed extension has the following features:

  • It can be complemented by a fireplace, stove or barbecue.

Proper organization of the smoke exhaust, special equipment of the equipped section of the floor allows you to install on the veranda similar objects for cooking or visual styling of the extension.

  • It can be equipped with a heating system.

Carrying out heating batteries to a closed 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 building standards for its construction and ceiling), you can put even the most expensive and unusual furniture. For example, modern corner sofas, hanging chairs or cocoon chairs, bookcases, bars, etc.

Selection and installation of doors

Equipping a closed veranda with a door for entry requires competent selection of a model. If the access to the extension will be carried out from home, it is necessary to prepare a doorway before its construction and then install the box and the door. It can have any parameters and be metal, wood or glass. To enter the veranda from the garden side you will need to install a glass door. It will harmoniously complement the exterior of the object. At the same time on the design of the glass in the doors and windows should be the same. Possible models include:

  • swing;

Cheap doors that will open inside the extension or outside - in the garden. The minus of products is the area occupied by the inside of the veranda (if they open inwards). May have various forms - be rectangular, arched.

  • sliding

They occupy a minimum of space and will be able to serve the owners for quite a long time. In contrast, swing can have only a rectangular shape. Depending on the installed mechanism, they can be moved away after slightly lifting, sliding the sash inside the structure. There are also sliding doors that fold when the accordion is opened.

Choice of furniture

If in the open verandah you need to put extremely light furniture, which can be easily removed in the autumn-winter period to the barn or the house itself, then for the enclosed annexes, you can choose any furniture sets. Useful for arranging a closed building will be:

  1. Dining table and chairs or a coffee table and low chairs, benches. Allow you to comfortably spend your holidays with family and guests.
  2. Sofa and armchairs. Provide maximum comfort at any time.
  3. Bookcases and shelves. They will become a practical addition to the extension used as an original living room or a full-fledged library room.
  4. Curbstones. They will help to style the veranda beautifully, suitable for storing books and magazines, arranging vases with live plants.
  5. Shelving In the usual veranda suitable for storage of dishes, books, decor. In the greenhouse can be used for the arrangement of flower pots.

Lighting and lighting for the veranda

The use of two lighting options will help to complement the design of the arbor and create its proper lighting. For example, ceiling and wall, ceiling and lighting. As spotlights for the ceiling, you can use point overhead, suspended or embedded devices. Their simple replacement is the LED strip, mounted around the perimeter of the ceiling. At the same time, illuminating the veranda and emphasizing the landscape design in front of it will help the installation of street lamps on the railing (for open construction). At will street garlands can be located on the bushes growing before a verandah. Neat discreet garland can be fixed under the window of a closed building. An interesting option would be the installation of wall lamps on the wall, to which the veranda was attached. To create a non-standard lighting, it is recommended to place stand-alone lamps on the pedestals, a table, a rack, or to mount a ceiling chandelier.

In the presence of a staircase, it is necessary to add lighting to it. For example, place small illuminators at each step or mount them in the risers. You can also attach a small garland or LED strip to the staircase railing.

How to choose curtains for open verandas

If you can hang absolutely any curtains in the covered veranda with glazing, it is recommended to select inexpensive models with an open cut for an open extension. Due to the effects of precipitation, constant dust from the web will need to be washed frequently. 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:

  • classical (long straight or with small vertical waves);
  • roll;
  • Roman;
  • Japanese (straight, fixed in special guides);
  • Pleated (with a large harmonica).

For opening and closing, drop-down blades are usually supplemented with tacks. In addition to fabric patterns, PVC linens are often used to close openings. They will help to protect the veranda from wind and rain, but they will not allow the inner space of the extension to be hidden from sunlight. In addition, with fully closed PVC windows in the summer on the porch will create the effect of a greenhouse.

Options for arranging porches

Even an open veranda with proper arrangement can be re-equipped and made an extra room at home. For example, on an unglazed platform, you can organize a real kitchen (with a conventional stove, a brazier or an electric stove taken from a house). Also, when installed on the veranda of the dining group, it can be used as a full-fledged dining room. For closed extensions, the options for rebuilding are even greater:

  • winter garden: in the presence of a heating system, it is possible in a small building to organize an excellent greenhouse with a place to rest for the household;
  • library: a bookcase and a pair of chairs or a sofa to help you organize a great place to read;
  • private office: working in an office with a garden view will be a guarantee for the quick and easy execution of any tasks;
  • playroom for children: on request, on the veranda, you can not only make a children's corner, but also install ceiling swings;
  • a recreation room near a bath or an indoor pool: an extension of a small glazed heated room will help create a non-standard rest room for families and guests.

Conclusion

Before attaching a veranda to the 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, it is possible to build a veranda from budget materials or to start building a durable and reliable extension from more expensive raw materials (for example, you can build a log house instead of a usual wooden frame object). In size, shape and features of the glazing is also worth choosing the most profitable and practical option. In our article, we described 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 hints and recommendations, you not only can easily build a beautiful veranda, but also make an original additional rest room out of it.

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