Over time, owners of private real estate may need to attach a veranda to their house or cottage. This will reduce heat loss in the winter season. The veranda will close the main entrance to the building. Also, this structure allows you to get additional space for relaxation.
To complete the extension of the veranda to the house, you will need to take the advice of professionals. There are certain rules and regulations for conducting this process. They must be taken into account in order to obtain a strong, durable construction.
General characteristics of the extension
An extension to the house of the veranda and terrace can be carried out after the main building has been erected. The need to expand living space may arise for many reasons. The veranda is a closed extension, which plays the role of a kind of transition between the street and the entrance hall. It necessarily has windows, a door, a roof.
If there is not enough space in the summer cottage to create such a closed annexe, you can build a terrace. This is an open type building. Here you can equip a place to relax. If you wish, you can also put a table and chairs on the veranda in order to enjoy a beautiful view of nature from the window in the evening.
If the veranda is exclusively a transitional structure, so that cold air does not penetrate the house, it can be made insulated. This option is also suitable for owners of a house that is not used in winter. If here it is breaded to relax in the cold season, it is recommended to equip the insulated version of the structure.
The extension to the house of the veranda (photo above) should be carefully planned. At the same time, existing building codes and rules are taken into account. The veranda is attached on the side of the house where the main entrance is located. Otherwise, the operation of this room will be inappropriate. It will take you to walk down the street to sit in the annexe.
The veranda is usually not large. It can be very tiny. If you plan to create a full-fledged recreation room here, you can create a building with dimensions of up to 12 m². In some cases, this extension has an area of 3 m². Choosing the size of the veranda, you need to correlate it with the dimensions of the house. It should harmoniously complement the main building.
Design Features
There are many options for the extension of the veranda to the house (photo is presented below). The choice depends on the characteristics of the main building, the requirements of the owners of the cottage or cottage. First, a veranda plan is developed. It is necessary to choose its dimensions, shape.
There are verandas built-in and attached type. The first option is planned before the start of construction of the house. In this case, the veranda will have a common foundation with it. If it is attached when the cottage has already been erected, the extension must have its own foundation.
The veranda can have a different shape. The most popular is a rectangular annex. With your own hands it will be easier to build it than other varieties. However, the round veranda looks more original. It is suitable for certain types of exterior. Such an extension will decorate the house. Another design option is a hexagonal or octagonal veranda.
Depending on the dimensions of the main building, the veranda may have different sizes. If the house is small (cottage), the veranda can be the same length as the wall with the main entrance. If the cottage is large, the extension may be shorter than this building.
The entrance to the veranda can be lateral or central. The choice depends on the features of the site. It is not recommended to install the door on the veranda and in the house opposite each other. In this case, there is a high probability of drafts. Being in the annex would be uncomfortable.
Obtaining a building permit
The extension of the veranda to the house with your own hands will require obtaining documentary permission to carry out such an expansion of the living space. This is a specific type of remodeling of an existing building. To obtain a building permit, you will need to prepare a number of documents. They are transferred to the management of architecture.
The owner of the house must provide documents that confirm his tenure. You will also need a detailed house plan with a veranda. If the owner of the house does not have the necessary knowledge and qualifications, he must contact a specialized construction company. They will develop an extension plan in accordance with existing standards and requirements. The operation of such a structure will be safe.
In addition, the written consent of all residents registered in the house is provided to the architecture department. You will also need to write an application for a permit for the reconstruction of the building.
It is worth noting that in specialized companies there are ready-made projects for the extension of the veranda to a wooden house or structures made of brick, concrete, foam blocks, etc. Such plans will cost less. Individual projects are quite expensive.
It is necessary to deal with the issues of obtaining permission for restructuring 3 months before the start of work. This can be done in winter. In the spring it will be possible to begin construction. If you attach the veranda without obtaining permission, transfer such housing by inheritance, it will be very, very difficult to sell it. Also, do not deviate from the created plan. This entails a fine. Unauthorized construction is subject to demolition at the expense of the owner of the house. Without appropriate documentation, he does not have the right to own this object.
Materials for construction
The extension of the veranda and terrace to a wooden house or structure made of other materials has a number of features. When developing a plan, the owners of a summer house or cottage must withstand the general harmony between the main building and the extension. For this reason, it is recommended to create a veranda from the same material as the house. However, this is not necessary.
Modern building technologies allow you to combine different materials. Therefore, it is possible to harmonize the general view of the building when using the same flooring for the roof of the cottage and the extension. The choice of the appearance of the veranda depends on the taste preferences of the owners of the house, their financial capabilities.
There are many materials from which you can create an extension. They differ in cost, performance and installation features. One of the most inexpensive options for creating a veranda is plywood. The sheets are fixed on the assembled metal frame. Instead of plywood, you can also use lining, plastic panels and corrugated board. Polycarbonate extensions are popular. It is an inexpensive and durable material.
An extension of brick or aerated concrete blocks looks much more spectacular. This option is more suitable for a house that is created from the same material. You can use natural stone. For this type of installation, certain master skills are required.
For a wooden house, the best option is to create a veranda from the same material. The extension can be created from timber, boards or lining made of natural material.
Features of the wooden veranda
The extension of the veranda to the wooden house is also almost always created from the same material. It is practical, beautiful and environmentally friendly. Modern materials have not been able to replace natural wood in the construction of houses, outbuildings. There are several options for building a veranda of this type.
The extension can be created by frame-shield technology or be built from timber or logs. The choice depends on the appearance of the exterior of the building. So, for a log house, an ideal option would be a log porch. If you need to build an inexpensive extension in the country, it is better to give preference to frame-shield method.
A distinctive feature of wooden verandas is their ease of installation. The wizard does not even need an assistant to carry out this work. Wood is relatively light in weight. This is also its advantage. You do not need to use expensive special equipment.
However, it is worth considering that the extension of the veranda to the wooden house made of the same material has several disadvantages. They have natural material. Wood is a fire hazardous material. In addition, over time, it can undergo pest attacks, fungus and mold appear on it. Special formulations will be required to reduce the negative features of this material.
Features of the brick veranda
If the house is built of brick, an extension is created in most cases from the same material. This material has many advantages. The extension of the brick veranda to the brick house in the heat will keep cool inside. Moreover, the material is fireproof. Brickwork is durable. With the right finish, it can be used for several decades. Also, such a veranda will be easy to care for.
Insulated varieties of extensions are best done from bricks or blocks. Such material, with proper insulation, will significantly reduce the heat loss of the room. Less resources will be required for heating. In this veranda you can equip a place to relax in the winter. To do this, heating is brought here, glazing is done (at least 2 glasses).
The disadvantage of a brick building is its heavy weight. This forces the construction of a strip foundation. This is a more expensive type of base. In addition, a brick that demonstrates high performance (does not transmit heat, is durable, is not afraid of moisture) is quite expensive.
Another good option is the use of foam blocks. In this case, the construction process will advance faster and easier. This type of material is easy to process. It will require quality interior and exterior decoration. The weight of aerated concrete blocks is significantly less than that of brickwork. This allows you to save on the arrangement of the foundation.
Other varieties of materials
There are a variety of projects to extend the veranda to the house. One of the original varieties of materials is polycarbonate. It allows you to create an easy, durable extension. The positive characteristics of this material are its high thermal insulation performance.
Polycarbonate is transparent, which saves on the lighting of the veranda in the daytime. The material is ductile. Its structure resembles a honeycomb, which gives the plate special qualities. From these sheets you can create both walls and the roof of the building. If you bring heating to such a veranda, it can be used as a winter garden, a rest room in the cold season.
Please note that the creation of a veranda on the south side of a house made of polycarbonate is undesirable. If there is no high-quality shading, ventilation, it will be impossible to be inside the annex. It will be very hot and stuffy here.
The extension of the veranda to the country house can be made of other materials. If the facade is decorated in ethno style, you can make an extension of the wattle type. It can be operated only in the summer. It’s best to make it open. So the space inside on hot days will be well ventilated. Transforming verandas are also popular. If necessary, you can push their wings apart in the warm season or close the panels tight in bad weather.
Foundation Features
The extension of the closed veranda to the house requires the obligatory arrangement of the foundation. It can be tape or columnar. The choice depends on the characteristics of the soil, the total weight of the structure. If the house is built on marshy terrain or in a very cold climate, you will need to pile piles into the ground.
The strip foundation can be made of concrete. Also, bricks, block materials or natural stone are used for this. This allows you to create a certain decorative effect, to fulfill all construction requirements and norms. The strip foundation is suitable for large, heavy verandas. In this case, it must be tied to the main foundation of the house. This can only be done on a stable type of soil. For this, special fittings are used. The foundation level of the veranda should not be lower than the base of the building.
If the veranda is built of light materials, a columnar foundation is built. He is not attached to the main building. This is necessary because of the shrinkage of the materials and base in the first few years after the construction of the extension. You should also leave a small gap between the house and the veranda. Otherwise, cracks will appear on the structure.
The column foundation is suitable for a porch made of polycarbonate, wood, frame structures. Logs are laid on poles created using special technology. They are laid on the floor and the construction of all subsequent elements of the extension is carried out.
Floor and walls
After creating the foundation, you need to build walls and mount the floor. The choice of materials depends on the features of the operation of the structure. If an extension of the warm veranda to the house is carried out, you need to purchase insulation, waterproofing. First, the floor is created. If the veranda is warm, it is poured with a screed. The underground is covered with a layer of sand and gravel. They lay a layer of waterproofing and fall asleep with expanded clay. Next, the screed is poured. When it dries, you need to lay on it a heater (expanded polystyrene) and a layer of waterproofing. Next, a metal reinforcing mesh is laid. Another layer of screed is poured.
If the veranda is summer, the floor can be made wooden. Lay wooden logs on which boards are laid. Between them, you can leave small gaps for good ventilation. For a warm veranda, a heating system is created. It is best to use an electric or water floor heating.
Walls are erected from the selected material. If necessary, the extension of the veranda to the house is insulated. It is necessary to carry out decorative decoration inside and outside the building. This is done after creating the roof.
Roof
The extension of the veranda to the house must have a roof. It can be insulated or simple. For decoration, the same materials are used as on the main building. Most often for the veranda create a pitched roof. The angle of inclination is determined in accordance with the wind load and the amount of precipitation in the area.
Having considered the features of creating an extension of the veranda to the house, you can mount it with your own hands.