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Traditional Veranda with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

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Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo
Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo
Duke RenovationsDuke Renovations
A roof extension covers the new outdoor dining and entertaining area located poolside. Additional concrete has been added to extend the area for entertaining.
Perrysville Cape Cod - new front Porch
Perrysville Cape Cod - new front Porch
Darrell C Kauric Architect LLCDarrell C Kauric Architect LLC
Exterior rehab including a new front Porch, front door, sidewalk, driveway and roofing, with repainted siding & trim.
Complete Contemporary Home Remodel in Redwood City
Complete Contemporary Home Remodel in Redwood City
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Eagle Rock, CA / Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build / Back Patio/Porch
Eagle Rock, CA / Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build / Back Patio/Porch
ING ConstructionING Construction
This is the back door entry to ourt newly completed accessory dwelling unit located in Eagle Rock, CA. This patio area is shaded by a natural wood awning with a cement landing. The exterior features wood panel and stucco with additional sconces for light and safety at night.
Preston Hollow Residence
Preston Hollow Residence
Yates DesygnYates Desygn
Yates Desygn developed the entire master plan for this Preston Hollow Residence which included the hardscape, softscape, outdoor entertainment areas, and fencing. Photo by Michael Wiltbank
Outdoor Front Porch Resurfacing
Outdoor Front Porch Resurfacing
Cleveland iCOATCleveland iCOAT
After resurfacing and repair of front porch by John & David
Brass & Blue Classic
Brass & Blue Classic
w.b. buildersw.b. builders
Photo Cred: Seth Hannula
Screened in Porch
Screened in Porch
TK Building & DesignTK Building & Design
Greens East Occupied Staging
Greens East Occupied Staging
Teresa RutherfordTeresa Rutherford
Custom Home- Huntcliff
Custom Home- Huntcliff
Middlehouse Builders, Inc.Middlehouse Builders, Inc.
Magnolia - Touchdown Drive
Magnolia - Touchdown Drive
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
Crescent Shores Exterior Remodel Livingston
Crescent Shores Exterior Remodel Livingston
Lee Brothers ConstructionLee Brothers Construction
This Craftsman style entry remodel showcases all cedar posts, beams and rafters with tongue and groove 2x6 for the soffit/ceiling. Trim is finished with James Hardie fascia and trim. To create the effect client was looking for it was necessary to remove a center portion of existing lean to roofing and create a separate elevation using creative framing techniques.
The SEAHAVEN COTTAGE screened porch
The SEAHAVEN COTTAGE screened porch
The Cottage Building CompanyThe Cottage Building Company
Kristopher Gerner; Mark Ballard
Conway New Home
Conway New Home
Hines Homes, LLCHines Homes, LLC
Custom Interiors
Custom Interiors
House of Carpets And LightingHouse of Carpets And Lighting
Long Farm Village
Long Farm Village
Meridian Homes L.L.C. - Brian AucoinMeridian Homes L.L.C. - Brian Aucoin
Front Entry Renovation
Front Entry Renovation
DBR Construction ConsultingDBR Construction Consulting
Front Porch addition with barrel vault entry, PVC panels and standing seam copper roof. Project located in Orefield, Lehigh County, PA.
Cozy Front Porch
Cozy Front Porch
Inviting SpacesInviting Spaces
After - At first glance, most would think this space is too small to do much with, but I had a different vision. A cozy seating area to spend time with friends and family...
Ipe Porch Columns
Ipe Porch Columns
AdvantageLumber.comAdvantageLumber.com
A craftsman style home isn't limited to the materials and look it wants. Using beautiful all natural hardwoods like Ipe wood will give it a special one of a kind look.
The Salsalita
The Salsalita
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The relaxing front porch on the Salsalita is the perfect place unwind at the end of the day. Dutch Huff Photography EXTERIOR HOME a. Upgraded siding b. Upgrade front door with double sidelights & Transom c. Porch with columns d. Stone on foundation, columns and walk a bay is a manufactured stone veneer e. 6’ wide Dormers (3) f. False Gable (1) g. Cornice Returns h. 9/12 roof pitch i. 5 1/2" White Super Corners j. 5" Wide Lineals Around Windows k. Garage w/ finished room on 2nd floor (fun room) l. Upgraded garage doors

Traditional Veranda with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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