VERANDA
Architecture Design
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A veranda is a roofed, open-air gallery or porch, attached to the side of
the building. A veranda is often partly enclose by a railing and
frequently extends across the front and side of the structure.
It is simply another name for the porch. It is best described as a
pillared gallery with a roof. The construction is usually around a
central structure.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF
VERANDA
Flat Style
■ A flat roofed veranda with clean lines
is for those who prefer the traditional
look. The flat design has many
variants that can add interest to the
place.
■ You can opt for the extended version
so there is more space. Using the flat
design on a small house will make it
seem bigger. The design is suitable
for square and rectangular homes no
matter what its size is.
Curved Style
■ Curved designs are preferred for
verandas that will be used for
entertaining guests. If you’re
going to use the area for this
purpose, make sure the space is
sufficient. These can be
freestanding or be connected to
the house. You can make the
veranda dimensions look even
bigger by installing a flat roof.
Sunroof Style
■ The sunroof design
with adjustable roof is
ideal if you want more
sunlight to get to the
verandah. These
adjustable roofs are
remote controlled so
you can control how
breeze gets in.
■ Pergola
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If you need something
versatile then a pergola may
fit the bill, as it doesn’t have
to be attached to your home.
The advantage of this design
is that it enables you to keep
the sheltered area very light
and airy.
■ Gazebo
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This is a more complex
and stunning design,
and the presence of
clear sections in the roof
design means you will
still get a lot of light
streaming into the area,
no matter how big the
finished gazebo is.
■ Gable
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If you like the style offered by
a pitched roof, then the
gable design will serve your
needs well. This looks ideal if
you have an outdoor space
with a table and chairs
situated right underneath
the roof itself.
Space Considerations
■ Make sure you know the exact amount of space in your yard before proceeding.
Whether you purchase or make the veranda, the available room has to be
considered first.
■ One of the advantages of purchasing or having a veranda professionally built is you
can consult the experts. By taking a look at your yard, they can make
recommendations.
■ If you will go by this route, make a drawing of the lot or your intended plan. Note also
that your home location can determine what type of veranda can be built.
■ As a rule, small verandas are ideal for family use and small gatherings. Large
verandas can be used for backyard barbecues and summer evening parties and
gatherings. Make certain you use appropriately sized furniture for the place.
■ In the end, the veranda dimensions you choose will be based on your preference. As
long as you pick the right materials there should not be any problems.
Veranda Dimensions
■ Common sizes include 14 x 20, 16 x 20, 12 x 20, 16 x 18
and 18 x 20. The shapes also vary, from the rectangular to
the curved domes. Often, the dimensions used are not
baaed on any average or standard size.
■ Rather it is on the dimensions of the house. The size will
also depend on what you want to do with the place and how
you intend to accessorize it.
Construction and
Materials
■ Verandas are made of colorbond steel, ensuring their
strength. Another advantage of using colorbond steel is that
it can be painted to correspond with your house colors.
Once you’ve decided on the veranda dimensions and
materials to use, you can go on to the design.
Location of veranda
■ Difference between veranda and balcony
A veranda is an open roofed walkway/standing area
attached to the side of a building.
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■ A balcony is an elevated walkway/standing area
attached to the side of a building (or attached to an
interior wall).
