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Entire Home Renovation and Addition in Wrightsville, Pa
Entire Home Renovation and Addition in Wrightsville, Pa
Duff BuildersDuff Builders
Shed Roof Portico (Georgia)
Shed Roof Portico (Georgia)
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Shed (flat) roof portico adds great curb appeal and protection on a budget. Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.
Rustic Home Remodel
Rustic Home Remodel
McCue Construction, Inc.McCue Construction, Inc.
Victorian Veranda
Victorian Veranda
Screened Porch
Screened Porch
Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
Photography by Andrew Hyslop
urban farmhouse
urban farmhouse
Allen Irvin - DesignerAllen Irvin - Designer
screened porch, outdoor living, outdoor kitchen
Northeast Farmhouse Remodel
Northeast Farmhouse Remodel
Beth Gilbert InteriorsBeth Gilbert Interiors
The Sweet Marsh - Hampton Lake
The Sweet Marsh - Hampton Lake
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Details, details, details...that's what makes this home so special. Here you see the French sliders that open onto this spacious back porch. The glass doors, plus the transoms above let in the light, keeping the cottage bright and airy. Here you see the 7.25" base board and the 7.25" crown molding - both of which run throughout the house, finished in Alabaster.
Boulder Remodel and Addition- Whole Home
Boulder Remodel and Addition- Whole Home
Melton Design BuildMelton Design Build
The outdoor patio with separate lounging and dining areas is great for entertaining and enjoying the view. The large dining area is great for hosting guest and family dinners. Photo Credit: StudioQPhoto.com
Mission Ranch
Mission Ranch
Delineations, Inc.Delineations, Inc.
Saul Road Portico
Saul Road Portico
Upton Architecture, LLCUpton Architecture, LLC
Ken Wyner Photography
Timber Framed Entry
Timber Framed Entry
Berkshire Mountain Design Build, LLCBerkshire Mountain Design Build, LLC
Berkshire Mountain Design Build. -Log Home -Timber Framing -Post and Beam -Historic Preservation
Backyard Deck
Backyard Deck
IBD Construction Corp. - Infinity BuildingIBD Construction Corp. - Infinity Building
Backyard deck.
Porch & Mudroom Addition- Baltimore County, MD
Porch & Mudroom Addition- Baltimore County, MD
Jeffrey Lees, ArchitectJeffrey Lees, Architect
Porch Addition: Baltimore MD Photo Credit: Mark Schwenk
Screen porch bliss
Screen porch bliss
Coastal Outdoor SpacesCoastal Outdoor Spaces
screen porch, deck , shed roof, fiberon deck
Lake Home - "Best Achievement in Energy Efficiency"
Lake Home - "Best Achievement in Energy Efficiency"
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
This rustic style home on Hartwell Lake was designed and built for the owners to enjoy with family and friends during their active weekend lifestyle. The home was built on a narrow, deep lot that was semi-level on the roadside and steep on the lakeside. The back half of the lot heavily wooded with mature oak and poplar trees reducing the harsh sun’s heat gain on the home. The exterior utilizes fiber cement cedar shake and lap siding complimented by deep brown colors for the windows, soffit, trim and the large square columns. A nice balance of natural earth toned stacked stone rounds out the exterior materials completing the rustic casual lake living. The home 5400 SF is designed and built on thee levels each having a primary focus. The main level creates primary daily living for the owners. This level features an open plan with an entry, stair, dining, kitchen and living areas leading to a large lakeside screened porch. A master suite is privately tucked off its own hallway and allowing it to enjoy the lakeside as well with its own private deck. On the opposite side are two bedrooms, a study and a shared bathroom for each to utilize. An open carport for two vehicles was created with the motor court and connects to the mudroom/utility room giving the owners direct entry into their home. The upper level is for the grand children with an oversized bedroom, bathroom and loft area for play. The lower level is the considered the party level. Its primary feature is an elevated stage for the owner’s band opened to a large seating area, dining and kitchen for viewing and listening with direct access to another screened porch. Flanking each side is a theater and two additional bedrooms and bathrooms. Energy Efficient features include: • The majority of the lower level sunk into the site below grade • 6” thick walls utilizing advanced framing techniques • Foil covered roof sheathing • Extensive use of blown in cellulous • All windows & doors are double paned low E argon filed glass • Tank-less water heaters • Three separate high efficiency HVAC units with programmable thermostats and a fresh air ERV. Lastly the owner requested we make every effort to sound proof the home. Many materials and techniques gave a duel purpose and added to the energy efficiency. These items include: • 2x6 walls with staggered studs • Extensive use if rock wool acoustic batting • Tempered glass in all exterior doors and windows • ¼ thick Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) was installed on the top and bottom of the floor trusses and on all lower level walls. The combination of the design and detailing utilizing these specific materials enabled us to achieve a 5 Star Plus Energy Star Certification with a HERS Index Score of 50. This home received a the 2015 Pinnacle Award from the SC Home Builders Association for the “Best Achievement in Energy Efficiency” sponsored by the SC Department Commerce.
Stone-Like Front Porch
Stone-Like Front Porch
UserUser
Jonathan Monty
Seasonal Decorations
Seasonal Decorations
Gardens By Monette, LLCGardens By Monette, LLC
Golfview - South Tampa - Custom Home
Golfview - South Tampa - Custom Home
Sample Properties IncSample Properties Inc
Enjoy the outdoor living space with an outdoor kitchen and space to dine, relax, and entertain. The outdoor fire place on the left frame of the photo brings an ever deeper element to this backyard oasis.

Large and Small Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland verandas, pergolas, porches and porticos are still handy little halfway houses between your driveway and your front door or your garden and your back door. Verandas are structures that cover an area next to your house, usually over a patio or decked area at the back as part of your garden, and they offer a sheltered outdoor space that you can enjoy all year round. Pergolas are usually separate from your house but offer basic cover for outdoor dining or simply relaxing. Porches can either give you shelter from the rain (perhaps as you find your keys at the front door) in the form of a basic, open porch canopy structure, or be built out into a small room or vestibule where you can remove and store coats, shoes and umbrellas. Porticos fall into the former category of porch design but are much grander than regular porches, usually with colonnades at either side of the door supporting the porch roof and giving a regal touch to the exterior of your home. If you think your home could benefit from a sheltered outdoor structure, either for dining outside or just taking your coat and boots off as you enter your house, take a look at the porch, portico and veranda ideas, designs and photos from homeowners and designers to take inspiration.

How do I choose a veranda design?

Glass verandas are one of the most common veranda designs because they let in light, offer slight shade and still protect from the elements, while wooden verandas are also popular due to their traditional-looking style. If your garden and house exterior are styled classically then a wooden veranda or pergola may be the way to go and you may want to consider tiling the roof of the veranda with the same type of tiles you have on your main roof, so everything ties in neatly. Wrought iron and glass verandas can also look classic in their style, appearing almost Victorian, and if you have dark framed windows or other ironwork in your garden or home, this style of veranda could work nicely. Metal and glass verandas would better suit contemporary tastes, and if you don't want the normal pitched roof style, look at flat roofs and verandas and pergolas in unique shapes and designs. You can choose to have either a supported veranda with posts, similar to a pergola structure, or a cantilever veranda that protrudes from a wall of your house without support via posts to the ground. Obviously if you want more space under your veranda then a cantilever veranda is the way to go, but the look of cantilevers is not always to everyone's taste. Otherwise you may only need posts at each end that won't have to be large and in the way if you need the room.

How do I choose a new porch?

Think about what you want from your porch – if, for example, your front door opens straight into your living room, you may want the added privacy of an enclosed porch rather than a portico-style covering. Appearance is, of course, all-important; the front of your house, after all, creates the first impression of your home. uPVC porches are great for insulation, but they may not look as good aesthetically. It’s important that your porch design fits in with that of your house, so keep brickwork and materials similar or complementary. Front doors provide a wonderful opportunity for dressing your house – embrace colour and gloss, and add attractive embellishments with door knockers, letter boxes and wall lights. But don’t just take our word for it; take a look around for inspiration. Once you’ve decided which type and material of porch or portico would suit your house – whether it’s a brick, glass or an oak porch, you can now focus on the design and have a look at some great porch ideas from other Houzz users. Find images of traditional wooden porches that give a warmly welcome, large glass porch extensions that dramatically change home exteriors, and pictures of stone front porches and porticos.

Will I need planning permission for my veranda, pergola, porch or portico?

Usually verandas will need planning permission as they are not classed as permitted development under Class A, but there are exceptions, so check with your local planning authority first. Provided that your porch or portico follows the stipulated guidelines, it will be exempt from planning permission and building regulation approvals. Ensure that the external floor area of the porch is within three square metres and that its height does not exceed three metres. Finally, the furthest edge of the porch should not go beyond two metres of any boundary of the house and the road. If the porch or portico you want is bigger than these dimensions, make your life easier by employing a builder or porch specialist who will handle the planning and building regulations for you. Pergolas, as garden structure, also do not need planning permission as long as they adhere to standard regulations, but again, check online or with a professional before building one.
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