A large private mansion or small cottage usually has a veranda. It performs several important functions:
- aesthetic - the house with the veranda is more comfortable;
- protective - the front door in the glassed veranda is more reliably protected from bad weather and intruders;
- practical - this space significantly increases the area of the house, besides, the veranda to the house can be used instead of a summer kitchen, a gazebo, a hallway and even a pantry (in the winter);
- heat and sound insulation.
To attach a veranda to a dacha or residential house, you need to decide on its type, because they are different. Let's find out by what criteria the verandas differ.
Built-in and attached verandas
First of all, there are two types of verandas depending on the way of extension to the house. The first is a built-in verandah, which has one common foundation with the house. Often, they also have a common roof. It is planned to create such a veranda even at the stage of creating the architectural design of the building. The second type is an attached veranda. It is usually erected when the house is already built and put into operation, so it is attached on a separate foundation.
In addition, the verandah can be a gateway (this is a classic option) or a separate room that has an exit not into the yard of the house, but, for example, in the winter garden.
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Varieties of verandas in shape, size and location
The configuration of the veranda can also be different, and the appearance of both the extension itself and the house as a whole directly depends on it. Most often, rectangular, square, triangular, five- and hexagonal verandas are constructed. Very advantageous are the verandas, the shape of which repeats the outlines of the balcony above.
The only requirement regarding the size is the proportional correspondence of the constructed veranda and the house. A too small veranda against the background of a huge house will look ridiculous, as well as an extension equal in size to the main structure.
With regard to the location of the veranda, it is usually attached either in the front part of the house , or to the facade of the building . The door is also placed in different ways - from the side or the center.
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Open and glazed verandas to the house
Verandas, as is known, are glazed (closed) and open . The first option is traditional, and the second one is called the terrace. Glazed verandas also in different ways, using wooden or plastic frames, sliding panels, polycarbonate or choosing a frameless way of glazing. The glass veranda to the house today is a very popular trend.
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Types of verandas depending on the material of the building
As a rule, distinguish verandas from a tree, a brick and polycarbonate. These three options are considered the most popular due to the excellent price / quality ratio of these materials. Each of them has its pros and cons.
The veranda to the house from a bar is easy in installation, it is harmless, has presentable appearance and rather low cost. Its advantage is light weight, thanks to which it is possible to use a columnar foundation or even concrete slabs. However, while a wooden veranda attached to the house needs care, and because of the danger of a fire, it is only necessary to cook shish kebabs in a specially equipped place.
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The brick veranda to the house is more durable, reliable and moisture resistant. It will reduce heat loss in your home, even if it is unheated. And if you make such a room closed and spend heating, it can be used as a winter veranda to the house.
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The porch to the house of polycarbonate is very convenient, because this material can be used for both walls and roofs. But at the same time polycarbonate verandas will have to be heated in winter, and in the summer - to provide ventilation and shading, otherwise it will be too hot and stuffy there.
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