Each owner of a private household thinks about adding a veranda to his house. The entrance door to the dwelling, equipped with a canopy or visor, looks uninteresting. Having built a veranda, you can decorate it with curtains, hang flower pots or decorate it in the style you like. Being in such a building, it is pleasant to sit with a cup of tea, not being afraid of hot sunshine or drizzling rain. The sunset will become more beautiful if you watch it from convenient location. All this will create additional comfort.
The need for a veranda. Functions, advantages and disadvantages
The construction of such a structure as a veranda is often an important condition for creating a comfortable stay and organizing functional areas in it. Structures are open and closed. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include the following points:
- the construction of an open-type structure is not particularly difficult and does not require additional costs for the installation of windows and doors.
- for these structures there is no need to lay a deep foundation.
- in a closed veranda can be placed winter Garden, which is not afraid of frost, or organize a recreation area where you can be at any time of the year.
Speaking about the disadvantages of types of verandas, it should be noted that:
- closed-type verandas, as a rule, are insulated, heating is installed in them, which entails energy consumption and requires additional funds the buildings.
- furniture and other interior items on open verandas are quickly covered with dust or damp, so they must be made of moisture-resistant materials.
- open veranda will not hide from strong wind or low temperatures air.
The need for this extension is determined by the following criteria:
- First of all, it increases the useful area of a residential building, especially if it is very small.
- Arranging a stove or a summer kitchen in it during the warm months of the year is more practical than inside a home. Additional heat and vapors are not retained, which makes the cooking process more comfortable.
- The location of the dining room in it will move vacationers from the stuffy rooms of the house to fresh air.
- The veranda, with appropriate design, will become an elegant architectural addition and give the house a beautiful look.
- The glazed structure will become an intermediate room between the house and the street. This will keep you warm during the cold season.
The functionality of this structure, depending on the type of building, is as follows:
- due to its design, the veranda protects the house from various atmospheric phenomena;
- the existing fences of the veranda will prevent the direct entry of debris into the premises of the dwelling;
- closed-type veranda designs allow for the placement of a large number of plants and even trees in them in winter;
- the sliding frame of this extension allows you to adjust the areas of shading and shelter from the rain;
- the extension makes it possible to be in the fresh air even in adverse weather conditions.
Design gallery of possible options
This option will serve as a dining room and kitchen at the same time 
The fireplace in the veranda will create a special atmosphere 
Adjustable roof allows you to stay in the shade all day long 
Thanks to the comfortable sliding system, this design will turn into an open veranda 
It won't get cold here even during the cold months 
Two verandas are attached to the residential building: glazed and without a roof 
The annex serves as an intermediate zone between housing and the street. 
Even in cold weather, this design will warm up sunbeams 
Tall plants in such a structure will be comfortable
How to attach a veranda to the house: preparation
Before proceeding with the construction of the frame of the veranda, you need to decide on the type of future building. Before the beginning construction works it is necessary to choose a place for its location, make the necessary measurements, prepare materials and install one of the suitable foundations. To accurately calculate required amount materials and land area for this extension, it should be carefully designed and drawn up.
Suitable foundation types
If you install a foundation of logs, you should pay Special attention wood quality. For supports, oak and larch species are suitable, which were previously treated with a bituminous mixture or burned. For these purposes, logs with a diameter of at least 25 cm are used. The method of installing these supports is similar to the construction of a columnar foundation: the bottom of the pits is covered with sand and tamped, after which the logs are placed there. For better stability, concrete is poured onto a layer of sand or a wooden cross is installed.
To install a strip base, you will need a lot of concrete and a reinforcing cage. This foundation is solid walls hidden in the ground. It is designed for heavier buildings. Bottom part this base has an extension, which creates additional stability for the entire building. In cases of unstable or loose soil, the strip foundation can be increased. When installing this base, you need to leave holes for summing up the necessary communications.
Tape blocks are very popular. To do this, ready-made concrete blocks are purchased, installed in a shallow (from 20 to 30 cm) trench, the bottom of which is packed with sand. In this case, the block will be deepened into the ground by 2/3 of the slab. He will simultaneously play the role of the foundation and the basis for the floor of the veranda.
The column-piled foundation is a long column. To install it, you need to dig holes with a construction drill. Their depth should be from 40 to 50 cm. The bottom of the pit is covered with a layer of crushed stone or gravel. Then a sleeve with a roofing material rolled into a pipe is inserted into it. Concrete is poured into the resulting cavity. The supporting column is built on top of the resulting base.
The screw foundation provides for the use of metal pile elements, to the ends of which blades of various sizes are welded. This type of foundation is most suitable for unstable ground. Piles are screwed into the ground using manual force or pile-drilling equipment. The strength of the base, in this case, depends on the material of manufacture and the diameter of the pipes. The screwing depth must be below the freezing point. Usually this value is from 70 to 12 cm. The installation of screw piles is convenient because they can be installed in frozen ground.
Project drawings, dimensions
As an example, an open porch with a shed roof, installed on a columnar foundation, is presented.
Materials for this design should be selected taking into account the design of the house.
This design is a square shape, measuring 490x500 cm. The height to the ceiling beam is 230 cm. The angle of the roof is 20 °. Distance from bottom strapping to the rafters adjacent to the wall of the house will be 420 cm. Since the width of the structure is more than 3 m, intermediate racks of beams with a section of 100x150 mm will be used to strengthen it. The distance between the first and second row from the wall of the house is 277 cm. From the second to the third row - 180 cm. On the front side, the racks are 166 cm apart. The distance between the longitudinal load-bearing beams should be from 80 to 110 cm. roofing material, with a total area of 24.5 m². The height of the foundation pillars, from the ground to the lower trim of the veranda frame, is 145 cm.
On the veranda with such parameters, you can place a couple of chairs with a table, and hang a garden swing.
1 - support board; 2 - longitudinal bearing bars; 3 - transverse beam; 4 - racks; 5 - foundation pillars
Material selection and calculation
The most common material in the construction of verandas is wood. It has a clear advantage over brick, metal and metal-plastic buildings. The material is easy to process, which is not typical of a metal structure. If during the construction of the veranda to use profile pipes, channels or corners, then it is convenient to mount double-glazed windows to such a frame.
A brick extension requires a deep foundation, and these are additional costs. In addition, much more time will be spent on its construction than on a wooden structure. For sheathing closed-type verandas, glass (double-glazed windows) or polycarbonate is mounted. For the roof, metal tiles, bituminous coatings, slate and polycarbonate alloys are used. However, for better sound insulation, you should pay attention to soft tiles.
For the manufacture of a frame veranda made of wood, the following materials are needed:
- For the bottom and top trim:
- four beams with a section of 100x200 mm, 500 cm long;
- ten bars with a similar section, 490 cm long.
For vertical racks you need:
- five bars with a section of 100x200 mm, 430 cm long (racks attached to the wall of a residential building), and the same number - 285 cm each (intermediate racks);
- six bars with a section of 100x200 mm, a length of 230 cm (front racks).
- For longitudinal load-bearing elements(rafters) you need seven bars with a section of 100x150 mm, 540 cm long.
- For flooring, grooved boards with a section of 100x40 mm and a length of 490 cm are required, for a total area of 24.5 m².
- Roof sheathing requires OSB boards.
- Railings require bars with a section of 100x100 mm, with a total length of 15 m.
- For an x-shaped fence, similar bars are needed, with a total length of 40 m.
- Concrete M-300.
- Ruberoid or formwork boards.
- Reinforcing bars with a diameter of 10 mm.
- The roof requires soft tiles to cover 26.5 m².
- waterproofing material.
Required Tools
To build an open veranda structure, you will need the following tools:
- Screw, bayonet and shovel.
- Concrete mixer.
- Water tank.
- Screwdriver.
- Electric jigsaw.
- Grinder machine.
- Electroplaner.
- Hammer.
- Building level.
- Roulette.
- Big square.
- Ladder.
- Cord.
- Pencil.
Step by step instructions: how to build a summer terrace
For the construction of a frame veranda, it is necessary to lay the foundation. When installing it, you should adhere to some construction nuances:
- pits and trenches for the veranda should be at the same depth as the base of the house to which it is attached;
- if the ground under construction is unstable or there is abundant groundwater in it, then a pile-screw foundation will be able to cope with this problem;
- it is necessary to determine the ability of the soil to absorb moisture and the uniformity of the earth at the construction site.
Depending on the composition and quality of the soil, an appropriate basis for the frame is selected. In our case, this is a columnar foundation.
The base is a separate concrete pillars installed in the ground. A grillage or strapping for building walls is fixed on them.
- Make markings for the future veranda, using a cord and wooden pegs.
1 - cast-off boards; 2 - cord; 3 - plumb; 4 - level
- Using a screw shovel, dig holes with a diameter of 40 to 50 cm, to a depth of 60 cm.
- Pour damp sand into the bottom of each hole. It must be compacted to make a sand cushion 20 cm thick.
- To prevent liquid concrete from being absorbed into the sand, a waterproofing layer must be laid. For these purposes, use roofing material.
- Make formwork from boards. The size of each of its walls should be 40x90 cm.
- Place reinforcing bars inside the formwork.
- Pour concrete mixture there so that its level rises 40 cm above the ground.
Reinforcing cage will strengthen the concrete pillar
- To hold the walls of the formwork, use stops.
- Leave the concrete to set.
- When the base is sufficiently hardened and the pillars are formed, remove the formwork.
- Use a spirit level to check the vertical position of each post.
Optimal dimensions for the base under the veranda
- Treat them with bituminous mastic.
- Tamp the soil around the posts and install a fence.
- Lay a waterproofing layer on the finished foundation. To do this, you need to fold the roofing material twice.
- From above, install the lower strapping of the structure. This requires bars with a section of 100x200 mm. They need to cut grooves for installing vertical supports.
- On wooden logs install a floor from tongue-and-groove boards, with a section of 100x40 mm.
- Install vertical supports from similar bars in the grooves.
Grooves make the structure strong
- Long supports, with the help of anchors and self-tapping screws, attach to the wall of the house.
- Mount the top trim of the structure. Connections of wooden elements are similar to the bottom trim
- To the upper harness, on the one hand, and the wall of the house on the other, install the extension truss system. Arrange its elements in increments of 50 cm. For this, bars with a section of 100x150 mm are required.
The structure is ready for insulation and finishing
- frame truss system fasten to the top trim using metal corners or plates.
Metal connections will not be visible after finishing
- Install side railings.
- Fix waterproofing on the rafter system, on top of which fill the crate with a section of 20x40 mm, in increments of 40 cm. Attach OSB-plates to it using self-tapping screws.
Soft tiles are easy to install and repair
- Now you can proceed to the installation of roofing material. Laying of soft tiles is carried out from the eaves from the center of the slope. The first row of this coating must be laid 2 cm from the edge of the eaves. Lay the tile layers with an overlap of 5 - 10 cm. Cover their joints with bituminous mastic. Fix the tiles on four sides with nails.
Exists a large number of colors and shades of soft roofing
Finishing
The selected materials for finishing the veranda should have not only aesthetic value, but also practical. Open structure exposed environment. It follows from this that finishing materials must be resistant to high humidity and temperature fluctuations.
The most common material that meets all the requirements of open structures is wooden lining. This is an environmentally friendly coating that is ideal for wall cladding. A veranda with this finish has a pleasant woody smell. For better joining of wooden elements, their sides are equipped with grooves. To extend the life of this finishing material pre-treated with antifungal impregnations.
The lining is easy to install, thanks to the cutouts on the edges
As finishing The walls of the veranda use MDF boards. This material is more suitable for closed structures. This is due to the fact that moisture has a detrimental effect on the plates, causing them to deform and lose quality.
Inexpensive and reliable material - MDF boards
The opposite of MDF boards are PVC panels, which are resistant to moisture. This coating is easy to wash, it is fire resistant, it is made with different textures and colors. The installation of these boards is very simple.
Easy to handle and install PVC panels
accessible and practical material for finishing the verandas is siding. Its texture usually resembles stone or wood. It is produced in the form of long panels of various colors and shades. The material is resistant to fire, decay, and has a long service life.
The siding is securely fastened thanks to convenient holes.
Thanks to the variety of shades, it is easy to match it to the color scheme of the buildings on your site. Vinyl siding is often used for this.
To make the exterior of the veranda you need:
How and how to insulate floors and ceilings
When warming the veranda, first of all, you need to pay attention to the floor. This is especially important when the foundation is piled, columnar or does not have a continuous tape. In this case, from below, it is upholstered with penofol, after which all the cracks between the boards are puttied. As a heater for the floor surface, carpet or linoleum on a polypropylene basis is suitable.
If you make high-quality insulation, then it is necessary to equip the subfloor, followed by filling and installing a finished surface with a coating.
The floors on the veranda can be insulated with expanded clay granules. To do this, on the existing surface, wooden logs are installed from beams with a section of 40x150 mm, in increments of 60 cm. Expanded clay is poured between them, the height of which should not exceed the upper edge of the boards. On top of the logs, OSB-plates are fixed, on which the finishing floor is installed.
Granules must be evenly spaced
Also, floors and walls are insulated with mineral wool. For ease of installation, it is sold in the form of rectangular plates of various thicknesses. To insulate the floor with wool, you need to cover it with a waterproofing material. For this, foamed foil foam is used. On top of this layer, wooden logs are installed, with the same section and pitch. Between them, mineral wool slabs are tightly laid. If its thickness is insufficient, then the plates are laid on top of each other, with the condition that they do not rise above wooden frame. Otherwise, the insulation will doubt and lose its thermal insulation properties. On top of it, to the lags, attach a vapor barrier material. Then the finish is installed.
The form of mineral wool in the form of plates is convenient for installation
As a heater, foam plastic and polystyrene have proven themselves well. These materials have the same base, but the foam has a uniform structure, and the foam tends to crumble. This insulation is available in the form of plates of various thicknesses. Just like in the previous versions, a waterproofing and vapor barrier layer is required for its installation. The plates are fastened in the logs with the help of plastic dowels. Plate joints are filled mounting foam, which serves as an additional adhesive material. OSB-plates or tongue-and-groove boards are fixed from above. The ceiling is insulated according to the same principle.
Lightweight and durable foam material
If the veranda is an open structure, walls of beams are built along its perimeter. Then, according to the above methods, a heater is installed. Double-glazed windows are inserted into the walls.
Video: do-it-yourself veranda
With a wide range of materials, appearance verandas can be decorated in an original and beautiful way. Having warmed this building, you will enjoy the view not only of flowers, but also of the winter landscape. Lunches or afternoon teas will be more memorable thanks to the natural freshness and soft light at sunset, and rainy weather will not ruin an outdoor party.
Country rest in the country is, first of all, the opportunity to breathe twenty hours a day fresh air garden or forest. It is impossible to rest and at the same time be in a stuffy box of a country house, therefore, a summer resident who values his health sooner or later equips a full-fledged summer terrace with an awning or a roof at the dacha with his own hands. Building a terrace with your own hands is much simpler than a gazebo or veranda, so arranging a special platform for a table and garden furniture, as a rule, will not require large investments, despite the fact that the effect will be quite impressive.
What is the secret of the terrace
Despite a certain external similarity between the veranda and the terrace, the purpose of these buildings is different, as, in fact, the sizes and designs differ. The veranda is part of the house with closed walls, windows and a full roof. The terrace is a landscaped outdoor area for relaxing on a sunny day with a canopy, awning or awning. The difference is easier to understand if you look at a photo or drawing of a classic terrace.
When choosing a place and a way to build a terrace with your own hands, you can use the classic techniques for arranging a recreation area:
- In close proximity to the house, using the platform and steps as a porch and platform in front of the entrance to the house;
- Take it out as a separate platform and place it in a cozy, sunny and less ventilated place in the summer cottage. At the same time, a prerequisite is the arrangement of a path, stairs or steps, with which you can quickly get inside the house;
- Build for the terrace with your own hands special type roof or ceiling country house on which the recreation area will be located.
Important! It is clear that verandas and gazebos are not built this way, so any drawings and recommendations for the construction of terraces can be creatively processed, changing the dimensions according to your wishes. The main thing is that the design is comfortable, durable and safe to use.
The dimensions of terraced areas, as a rule, can be several times larger than the size of gazebos, and even more so, verandas. Almost always, the base of the site is built of wood or composite, raising the structure above the ground so that moisture and dampness do not affect the condition of the boardwalk.
Choose a device, design and dimensions
The terrace is the only building of its kind, designed not to create a shadow, but rather, aimed at providing the possibility of a comfortable and safe stay in the sun. Therefore, when choosing a project and a site for the construction of a terrace with your own hands, drawings and dimensions, it is necessary to take into account the following features:
- In the construction of a site of any size, raised above the ground by more than 18-20 cm, there must be a fence and a railing for the terrace. For buildings that include several platforms located at different heights, intermediate steps and handrails are provided;
- Floors, railings and railings should be made of wood or a similar material, such as a polymer composite. The drawing must necessarily indicate the quality of wood processing and the type of coating applied - varnish or protective composition based on epoxy resins;
- In the presence of a canopy or awning, one edge of the roof must be attached to the main wall of the house, the second rests on stationary supports embedded in the ground to a depth of at least 40 cm with pouring a concrete blind area.
Important! Before choosing a scheme for how to make a terrace, it is important to choose the right material, in the best way corresponding to the design in the drawing.
The easiest way is to build a terrace at the corner junction of two walls of the house, as in the photo. In this case, we build a terrace and automatically get a platform in front of the entrance to the house.
Corner terrace design
The simplest option for a terrace would be to build a platform of wood on a primitive foundation of concrete blocks or slabs, as in the drawing. The corner arrangement provides protection of the terrace area from wind and rain from both sides, so there is no need for wind protection with polycarbonate sheets or wooden shields.
If necessary, you can install a fabric awning, curtain or canopy over the terrace, the dimensions of which will be limited only by the dimensions of the walls of the house. The disadvantages of the design include the fact that with an incorrect slope, a wooden platform can affect the distribution of rainwater, therefore, the calculation and size of the slope of 3-4 ° must be immediately fixed on the terrace drawing. The size of the foundation supports for the flooring must be calculated according to the sketch or drawing, according to the measurements of the entrance opening above the ground level.
For a light frame structure of a terraced area, it will be enough to lay 12-15 concrete blocks or several dozen clinker tiles as a foundation. First you need to remove the top layer of soil, sprinkle with fine gravel, tamp and lay a sand cushion. The most difficult thing will be to withstand the size and thickness of the sand base so that the height of the foundation column or tile supports does not exceed the calculated value according to the drawing.
Geotextiles can be laid on the sand, which well prevents the growth of weeds and grass. To fill the floor of the terrace, experts recommend pre-tying the supports with a bar with laying log beams made of wood. But in this case, it is necessary to increase the vertical size of the terrace in height by 20-30 cm, which is not always convenient. In the simplest case, a beam measuring 60x60 mm is laid directly on the tile and fixed with pieces of reinforcement, hammering it directly into the ground.
The most difficult stage in the assembly of a budget terrace structure will be the sheathing of the flooring with boards. An oak or special deck board made of polypropylene and sawdust, 200x30 mm in size, is best suited.
For your information! The appearance and dimensions of the composite material practically do not differ from the processed natural board. High resistance to moisture and absolute insensitivity to insects and pathogens make decking an excellent substitute for expensive oak wood.
When sheathing the frame of the site, it is necessary to carefully follow the recommendations for installation terrace board shown in the drawing. In a similar way, flooring can be made from ordinary boards pre-treated with an antiseptic.
Building a simple terrace on your own
The average size of the site is 4x2 m. We will install the wooden structure on wooden supports in a swinging pattern. Part of the terrace area will rest on pillars made of twin beams 120 cm long and 100x100 mm in size, the second part of the terrace will rest on the plank wall of the country house. Under the installation of the timber, we drill holes in the soil with a diameter of 90 mm and hammer the supports with a sledgehammer.
Further, the supports hammered into the ground must be tied with a flat board or a sheet of thick plywood, with a section size of 350x40 mm. When attaching the boards, it is necessary to additionally control the horizontal position of the strapping sheet.
We fasten side strapping boards directly to the walls wooden house, in the supports you will need to perform a wash down for the installation of a longitudinal strapping board.
After assembling the strapping, transverse log beams are installed, 2.5 m in size with a section of 100x40 mm, which will increase the rigidity of the base of the terrace area and at the same time serve as a support for the flooring of the floorboards.
At the next stage, the terrace fence is assembled. Grooves are cut along the outer contour of the site in the floorboards, after which, as in the drawing, the supports under the railing are nailed. A vertical bar or board measuring 100x50 mm, 120 cm high is attached to the bottom strapping board using self-tapping screws. WITH inside racks, a groove for the crossbars is sawn, after which the lower bar and handrails of the terrace area are installed.
Diagonal struts are stuffed between the posts, increasing the strength of the entire fence structure.
Conclusion
The above terrace design is simple and affordable for do-it-yourself construction. If desired, a small fabric awning or a full-fledged canopy made of polycarbonate or light ondulin can be installed above the terrace area. A wooden structure must be treated with protective antiseptics, and the floor must be periodically treated with wax or paraffin mastics.
Very often in country house not enough extra space to relax. You can supplement the building with an additional living room, but a simpler option is to add a veranda. The dimensions of such a room and its appearance can be very diverse, which entails certain subtleties of the construction process.
Room features
The planned construction of a residential building usually does not include a veranda, so this object often has to be added as needed. If the house has small dimensions, then often it does not have enough area for additional storage things or exclusively for recreation. As soon as the need arises to organize such a space, you need to think about how to attach it to a residential building.
Type of veranda can be different, first of all, it depends on the material from which it is made, which, in turn, depends on the construction of the house itself. For a brick building, it is better to make the same veranda, since an attached structure made of a different material will be less reliable. The design of the extension must be either completely or partially closed, because the purpose of this new space must have some kind of function, and the more of them, the better.
When planning the location of the veranda, it is important to take into account the part of the house on which it would be best to complete the building. Usually this is the north side, where the house is added real room where you can comfortably spend time at any time of the year. The veranda can replace the summer kitchen, in which warm time you can cook and eat food, it can serve as a resting place for the whole family, because in summer you can hide from the sun and be in nature, opening all the windows as much as possible, and in spring and autumn it will be possible to contemplate the surrounding landscape without leaving your home.
When the veranda is assigned the role of a gym or a hobby room, it is best to place it in the direction of the windows to the garden so that the view of trees, flowers and bright greenery inspires accomplishment. When the extension serves as the entrance to the house, it is organized opposite the gate in order to maximize the convenience of getting into the living space.
As soon as the idea of \u200b\u200bbuilding finally matured in my head, you need to build it on paper and get down to business. The process is not the most difficult, but with improper planning and execution, the result can be very upsetting. For capital type veranda obligatory element there will be a foundation on which an additional structure is attached to the house. Dimensions can be different, it all depends on the size of the house and the purpose of the new room. If the house is large, then you can add a gazebo to any length of the finished wall, as for the width, it is almost always two meters.
The dimensions of the veranda should not be made very large, because this is an unheated room, and it will be cool from a large cold room and in the house itself. It is optimal to make it half as small as the existing wall, provided a large house. If it is small, then it is quite appropriate to add a full-fledged room to the width of the house and to the required length, which allows land plot yard.
Material selection
To build a good veranda, you first need to decide on the materials from which it will be built. You need to pay attention to each stage of work in order to achieve a good result. brick house it is best to complete the veranda from brick, because it is easier to connect the same materials together and create a solid and reliable structure. For this type of work, it is important to make a foundation, because the building will have considerable weight and over time the soil will begin to sag and cracks will appear on the walls. It is important to make a sufficiently strong foundation, filling the trench with cement or making supports, placing the finished structure on them.
It is important to make the floor from a bar so that it is strong and powerful, then the coating will last a long time and will not cause any problems. On the beam itself, you can fill the boards and make a simple wooden floor, or use any other coating suitable for the veranda: laminate, linoleum, ceramic tile. The walls are built of brick, and their height can be very different. The higher they are, the warmer it will be in the room, and the lower they are, the more light they can let in. You can practically do without them, using polycarbonate walls instead.
Fully glazed veranda it will be appropriate if it is made of high-quality double-glazed windows, where all seams are hermetically sealed and no gusts of wind penetrate inside. In this case, it will be pleasant to be on the veranda at any time of the year, because the picture of the surrounding world will be as close as possible and any family member can please himself with it.
TO wooden house it is best to complete the same wooden veranda, because as soon as an extension made of wood will look logical in the general interior of the room and it will be much easier to work with materials of the same type. The foundation is not needed in this case. A frame base of the floor and walls is created, which are then sheathed with selected materials. A veranda decorated with carved wood patterns or original laying of materials during work will look beautiful. The window frame for this type of building may be plastic, but glass will be able to convey color better, although there will be a risk of small drafts. Wooden verandas will be less capital than brick ones, but you can choose a different purpose for them and make full use of the new additional space.
In each of the options you need to make a roof. The lighter it is, the easier it is to install, and the less weight it will give to the structure itself. Having made the frame, it is necessary to sheathe it with either corrugated board or metal tiles. It is better to choose the color of the coating to match the roof of the house or as close as possible to it, so that everything together looks like one whole, and not disparate objects that are artificially connected together.
Constructions
As soon as the plan for the construction of the veranda has matured, it is necessary to take up the planning of each stage of work. The first point will be to determine the place where it is most logical to locate a new room.
Veranda can be:
- angular;
- end;
- facade.
As soon as the issue is resolved with the first task, you need to decide on the degree of closeness of the veranda.
There are only two possible options:
- closed;
- open.
If only a closed type of building is planned, it provides windows that can be opened for ventilation, and an open type of building is already a terrace. In a closed building, sliding elements can be provided that will help open the space as much as possible, which will make the room combined.
If the veranda is planned at the stage of building a house, then its design may have several options:
- built-in;
- attached type.
It is possible to build a veranda during the construction of the house itself, and attach it after the completion of the main process or even many years after that. Due to the fact that the design may differ, even greater variety can be seen in the forms of the veranda that can be built:
- rectangular structures;
- round and semicircular structures;
- polygonal extension, most often containing six corners.
When choosing one of the options, it is worth remembering that the veranda should not only serve as a kind of room, it should also beautifully complement the house, decorate it and become its highlight.
While all the documentary cases are going on, there is time to deal with the designs of the veranda and choose the most suitable one for a particular house. It is important to initially decide whether it will be a full-fledged room, a warm veranda or an ordinary light building. For private houses where they live all year round, a winter veranda is much more preferable, because it can be considered a living space. An exclusively summer building will be used only in the warm season, which reduces its versatility.
The arrangement of each of the premises will depend on many factors. If the veranda is insulated and closed, then you can place a sofa, armchairs in it and use it as a living room. In case of open veranda it is better to place wicker furniture on it, which will not be affected by precipitation and which can be easily removed in case of uselessness.
Having chosen a closed type of veranda for construction, sometimes it becomes necessary to build an additional open building. A gazebo is a good option for those who like to sit outdoors. Its dimensions can be quite small and, if desired, it can even be moved from place to place. If there is no desire to build a large number of buildings, then it is best to make a combined veranda, which will be completely covered, with windows, walls, but with sliding elements.
The design of the veranda can be angular, if it is not possible to place it along one of the walls, or L-shaped, if there is a desire to combine an open and closed structure under one roof. The roof of the main extension should be capital and fully protected from all the vagaries of nature. For a gazebo, it will be enough to make a canopy, which will partially cover from the sun and rain, but the extension will perform the main function in a warm and dry time of the year.
We beat the area
Depending on the dimensions of the house itself, the dimensions of the veranda will also differ. The internal content of any space will be dictated not only by its size, but also functional purpose, for which it was built. The average dimensions of a comfortable veranda are 170 by 400 cm, but there are also small options, the length of which will be about two meters.
When there are unlimited possibilities for the construction of additional buildings, then their size will depend on what is supposed to be done in the room. If the veranda is planned as a gathering place for family, friends, a room for summer holidays and cozy gatherings in the evening, then it is very important to build a room with sufficient dimensions. It should easily accommodate a table and a sofa, you can arrange a mini bar, and in some cases even provide for a barbecue. Thus, the optimal area of such a room will be 25 m2, and the length of one wall should not be less than five meters.
When only a few people live in a country house and there is no need to make large additional rooms, the veranda can be made such that it can easily be placed there. comfortable armchair and a coffee table to be able to enjoy nature alone or in the company of one or two people. The dimensions of such a room can be two times smaller.
The area of the veranda also depends on the type of its construction. If this is a rectangular room, then most often the length ranges from four to six meters, and the width is from three to four. In a square, all walls will have the same length. This option is rarely used for the entire width of the house, most often it is a side extension of small dimensions. For lovers of unusual shapes, you can build a veranda in the form of a semicircle or triangle.
Based on the choice of the type of building, materials for the frame, walls, glazing, floor and roof are also selected. Each construction option involves its own type of roof. For narrow verandas, a shed roof is suitable, in square and rectangular - gable, and for original buildings, the roof may have unusual view, which will fully comply with the style of the building.
If the plot of land on which the house stands has extraordinary dimensions and it is very difficult to build a veranda near the house, you can make this room in the form of a separate building that has a common passage with the house. Usually it is made in the form of a glass corridor, but combined compositions can also be used. In this case, it is possible to create an overall veranda of the original form. It can be a circle or a polyhedron, and the distinguishing feature will be practically full review areas around it. The dimensions of such a structure can be any, the main thing is to harmoniously fit it into the existing territory so as not to spoil it and make it possible to enjoy it every day.
Interior design
The appearance of the veranda is important, because it must fit into the overall concept of the exterior and be in harmony with it, but the interior arrangement of this room is much more important. Usage various materials will depend primarily on two factors - the size of the room and its location relative to the cardinal points. If the building is small, it needs to be filled with light as much as possible, the same applies to their location in those parts of the house where there is little sunlight.
If the veranda is large, spacious and bright, this makes it possible to experiment with materials, shapes and even textures, especially in the case of a closed type of building. It is important to decorate not only the walls, floor and ceiling, but also to use specially selected furniture.
Another important factor that significantly influences the choice of building materials and furniture to be used is heating system. It is important to design an unheated area so that the material lasts as long and firmly as possible and does not have to be repaired annually. Finishing of all walls must be of high quality. In the work on the veranda, you cannot save money, otherwise all the work done inside the room will soon come to naught.
Each element of the veranda must be functional, beautiful and resistant to various external influences. Gender is important element arranging an extension, it can be sheathed using ordinary boards, but such a coating will be cold in winter time. It is best to use heaters on which to put an additional layer of chipboard or fiberboard on top. You can finish the floors with laminate or tiles.
If we talk about the walls, then for wooden buildings it is best to upholster them from the inside with clapboard, which has a pleasant color and texture and creates an imitation of the real wooden house. Working with this material is quite simple, it is reliable and durable, which means that the interior decoration will last for many years. If desired, it can be painted in any color, this will give freshness to the interior and additionally protect the wood from damage.
You can also hem the ceiling in the veranda using various materials. The cheapest will be a fiberboard sheet, multifunctional - drywall, the most beautiful - suspended ceiling. Sheathing with fiberboard sheets looks the simplest, but it can be stylishly decorated with foam tiles that are glued directly to the existing surface. It is important that the roof itself, its external coating and interior decoration are made of high-quality and lightweight materials so that there is no strong pressure on the foundation.
For the same reasons, the walls of the veranda itself can be laid out not from bricks, but from foam blocks. They have less weight and the structure is built in more short time thanks to its large size. This material can be faced if the blocks do not have a completely presentable appearance, or left untouched if even and beautiful seams were achieved during construction, and the foam blocks themselves were not previously used and have an ideal appearance.
As for the interior itself, it is not difficult to equip it.
The most common styles for this are:
- oriental theme;
- ecostyle;
- Scandinavian motifs;
- provence;
- country and similar directions.
The arrangement of the veranda in any of these options has one thing in common - these are natural materials that should be used in the decoration and furnishing of the room.
To give warmth, coziness and comfort, there are a number of items that will be appropriate in any style:
- decorative pillows for sofas and armchairs;
- beautiful tablecloths on the table, the use of embroidery, ornament, interesting pattern;
- for certain styles, it will be appropriate to use chair covers;
- to give a romantic effect to the interior, you can add candles on decorative candlesticks;
- the use of paintings, photographs will create a complete look.
By erecting a veranda in a private house, you can make a functional full-fledged room out of it, where it will be dry, warm, light and comfortable. In addition to the recreation area, you can use such a room as an office, living room, kitchen with dining room, greenhouse and even a children's room. Having everything necessary tools and materials, without violating the construction technology, you can make a full-fledged room, which will become for someone a real personal space or a public domain and a place of rest.
landscape design
Equipping the territory country house, it is necessary to think over both the construction of housing, verandas, and other outbuildings, if they are needed, but also pay attention to green spaces, which play a very important role. If the territory is being arranged in the country house, then in addition to the garden itself, the garden and the vineyard, it is important to make an area with flower beds, ornamental trees, alpine slides. These elements are traditionally placed in a place where it is most convenient to contemplate the man-made beauty.
If the house has a veranda, then it is necessary to bring the earth outside not just in order, but to make miniature garden which will look interesting and please the eye. Exotic lovers can place a rock garden on the site, and those who prefer to relax with the sounds of water should organize a fountain or similar structure where it will constantly circulate.
Trees along the edges of the decorated area can be large enough to delimit the recreation area from the garden or yard. It is important to use a variety of plants that will create a symbiosis of shapes, colors and sizes, but they must be correctly and beautifully arranged.
If the site outside the veranda has a slope, then this disadvantage can be interestingly beaten. One option would be a ladder of different types of plants that are planted on the same level, each of which is clearly divided by height. It will be very beautiful if a small pond or fountain is organized at the bottom of such steps. For a territory that is very small, it is possible to artificially create uneven soil. Ravines and hillocks will visually make the space larger and make it possible to use more green spaces of various types.
If the landscape is settling down for a long time, then it is important to do it right, providing drainage system with the disposal of wastewater into a special sewer. This stage is the very first, before it is imported new earth and plants are planted. When laying all the pipes is ready, you need to take care of a layer of drainage material. Once all the preparations are made, you can begin to introduce the soil on which all the plants will be planted.
Usually, behind beautiful landscapes, there should be a fence separating the territory of the house from neighbors or the street. This design often spoils the appearance and overall impression of nature, therefore it is recommended to hide it behind a hedge, which is most often made of coniferous trees which grow quickly and have a beautiful appearance. Another important element is the lawn, which can have different kind depending on its purpose. If children or pets play on it, then you need to buy tougher grass, but in the case of an exclusively decorative effect, you can plant elite varieties that are distinguished by their sophisticated structure, pleasant color, but requiring more attention and care.
With regards to trees, they are planted a little, because they grow quickly and attract all the attention. If you plant only a few plantings, then you need to choose those species that will have a beautiful and interesting appearance all year round. These are arborvitae, maples, nuts, chestnuts, oaks, spruces and other options. If the area near the veranda has a large area, then the composition will have the main focus in the middle in the form of high group plantings and smaller ones near it. Very popular and hedges.
If it is possible to form paths in the area to be decorated, then they can also be planted with shrubs on both sides. It will be beautiful if these plants are cut regularly, which will give an even greater decorative effect to the landscape. If we talk about a flower garden, it is important to plant flowers in it so that some blooming ones replace others, and this process begins in early spring and lasts until late autumn. In addition, it is advisable to seat them according to colors, so that there are no options of the same tone next to each other and each new species pleases with an interesting and unusual shade.
The final touch in the design of the landscape design of the territory of a country house with a veranda will be the arrangement of lighting. In the evening, being on the veranda, it is very pleasant to look at nature in the rays of the setting sun or artificial lighting. If this is not the case, then all the beauty outside the window will disappear with the last rays and nothing will be visible until morning. With the help of small lamps, flashlights and light bulbs, you can slightly illuminate the area, arranging them so as to focus on the most beautiful specimens. You can also install lighting near the water, making the site even more beautiful and mysterious and be able to admire it at any time of the day or night.
Beautiful examples for inspiration
Having a country house, it is important to make sure that everything in it is beautiful and functional. This also applies to the veranda. In this space, you can organize any room, while using additional elements. A veranda with a fireplace or a stove will have a cozy and warm look. In the cold season, these devices will help warm the air in the room. If the veranda is not used during the cold season, then you can not heat it. In a private house, it would be appropriate to organize a veranda with a barbecue in order to make delicious barbecue or other dishes on fire as soon as possible.
For suburban area the construction of a low house is typical, although there are also two-story ones. As for the veranda itself, it belongs to a one-story room, which can be fully or partially residential, depending on the type of building.
The veranda in a country house can be made of double-glazed windows and look like a completely transparent structure, which adds lightness to it and does not clutter up the space.
If in a private house there is not enough area in which you can gather with the whole family or arrange a meeting with guests, then the veranda will become great solution this problem. To do this, you need to equip it with a living room with kitchen elements. It is important that the interior is warm, but has country motifs in the form of wicker furniture and wooden table with a bench.
If the veranda is being built in order to create personal space and the opportunity to be alone with yourself, then for such a room it is important to use comfortable upholstered furniture, place a coffee table next to it, placing it all in front of large glass windows that open a full panorama of the entire area, which was carefully prepared specifically for these goals. This a budget option, but it is he who is best suited for a good rest.
The veranda allows you to profitably expand the usable space of a residential building. In a properly erected and well-equipped extension, you can comfortably spend time both in the warm and in the cold season.
The extension is best erected so that it closes front door to the main house. Therefore, you will not be able to build a veranda from any desired side of the already finished main building. Otherwise, the veranda will be torn off from the main building and you will have to enter it through the street.
Extension dimensions are selected individually. For a family of 3-6 people, a 3x4 m veranda is enough. It is also important to consider general form from the street. For example, if you live in a large two- or even three-story house, and the veranda is very small, the overall architectural ensemble will turn out to be inharmonious. For compact houses, you can safely attach verandas the width of the entire wall of the main building - it looks great.
Important note! Regardless of the chosen size and, in general, the features of the extension, its construction must first be legalized. To do this, you must have a project in hand. You can find it in open sources or order it from a specialized company.
With the finished project, go to the local architectural department. Employees of the department will study your project, make the necessary changes and issue a permit. Keep in mind that it takes about 2-3 months on average to review and approve a project, so it is best to deal with this issue in the winter, before the start of the construction season.
Construction site marking
We are starting to prepare our construction site.
First step. We remove about 150 mm of the top layer of soil around the perimeter of the future building and take it to flower beds, a garden or another place.
Second step. Align the resulting recess.
Third step. We do markup. First, focusing on the project, we drive in metal or wooden pins at the corners of the site, then in the same way we drive in intermediate pegs every 1-1.5 m, and then we pull the rope between the pins. We will be guided by it in the process of arranging the foundation.
We make the foundation
Most often, verandas are built on the bases of a columnar or tape type. The depth of the support is taken equal to the depth of the foundation of the main house. It is strongly not recommended to connect the main support with the foundation of the extension, because. these designs will have widely varying weights. Therefore, the degree of their shrinkage will also differ. To prevent a heavy house from pulling a relatively light extension, the latter must be erected on a separate foundation. To do this, leave between the foundations of approximately 3-4 cm gap.
Important point! When choosing the type of foundation, consider, first of all, the characteristics of the soil in your area and the total mass of the veranda. For the construction of heavy structures on heaving soils, monolithic ones are best suited. Lightweight structures, for example, made of wood, can be built on columnar supports.
Tape base
The tape type foundation is optimally suited for the further construction of a veranda on it from building blocks or bricks. The thickness of the base, as already noted, is maintained equal to the thickness of the foundation of the house. If this is a new building, we keep the thickness at the level of 70-80 cm.
First step. We dig a trench along the perimeter of the walls of the extension.
Second step. Align the bottom and walls of the trench, from wooden planks or shields according to the height of the future concrete support.
Third step. We successively fill the bottom of the trench with a 10-cm layer of sand and the same layer of gravel with the obligatory tamping of each ball of backfill.
Fourth step. We lay the reinforcing mesh of 10-12 mm bars. The recommended mesh size is 10x10 cm. So the base will be as strong as possible.
Fifth step. We pour concrete prepared from a portion of cement, three portions of sand, 4-5 portions of gravel and water.
Carefully level the fill and leave it to dry and gain strength for 3-4 weeks. In the heat, we pour concrete every day to prevent it from cracking.
columnar base
Perfect for a veranda made of timber or polycarbonate. Pits for poles are recommended to be made with a depth of 80-110 cm. If the veranda is small (up to about 3x4 m), it will be enough to install supports in the corners. However, professional builders recommend installing intermediate racks for any size of the veranda. We maintain the distance between the supports within 0.8-1 m.
First step. We dig holes in the places of future pouring of the pillars. The best way to do this is with a drill.
Second step. We fill the bottom of each recess with a 15-20 cm layer of sand. Additionally, it is recommended to pour about 10 cm of gravel. We compact each layer.
Third step. Pour the concrete to the ground level and let it harden.
Fourth step. Finished concrete supports are coated with bitumen.
Fifth step. We fill the cracks between the ground and the supports with sand.
Sixth step. We erect the above-ground part of the brick pillars. We make the height equal to the height of the foundation of the main house.
Making a subfloor
The floor can be wood or concrete. For example, in framed veranda from wooden beam a wooden floor would be more appropriate. Concrete pouring will best fit into an extension made of bricks.
We do the wooden draft floor like this:
- we fix the beam of the lower trim on the foundation. We use suitable fasteners, for example, anchors. To connect the beams directly, we first make samples at their joints and additionally fasten them with galvanized nails;
- we attach wooden logs to the bottom trim. We maintain the step at the level of 50 cm - so the floor will definitely not fail. We use the connection option described above;
- we fill the space between the lags with expanded clay;
- make flooring from unedged board or plywood with a thickness of about 50 mm. We fasten the flooring elements to the logs with galvanized nails or self-tapping screws.
We do the concrete screed like this:
- we fill the base with a 10-centimeter layer of sand;
- pour a layer on top;
- laying reinforcing mesh. For the floor of the veranda, a grid of bars with a diameter of 6-8 mm with cells of 25x25 cm is enough;
- pour concrete.
Important! The screed should be as even as possible. We carry out the work with the obligatory use of the level.
We build a wooden veranda
Basic material properties
Wood is one of the most popular and ancient building materials. Even after the appearance on the market of all kinds of blocks and other budget and easy-to-arrange elements, wood practically did not lose ground.
With the construction of a simple frame wooden veranda, almost everyone can handle it. It is only necessary to properly mount the frame racks and sew them up with shields, clapboard or other suitable material.
The indisputable advantage of wood is its environmental friendliness, beautiful appearance and relatively low weight. The latter property allows you to abandon the arrangement of expensive and difficult to build foundations.
The main disadvantage of a wooden veranda is its fire hazard - installing a brazier in such an extension or in its immediate vicinity is a very important undertaking that requires taking into account many nuances and trifles. Therefore, it is better to take the source of fire somewhere far away from the wooden veranda.
Another significant drawback of wood is its poor tolerance to high humidity, which is why the material needs serious pre-treatment with special ones. Without such preparation, the wood will rot very quickly.
Construction order
For the construction of the frame, we use a high quality wooden beam with a section of 100x100 mm. We already have the lower trim and the subfloor, so we continue to work following the instructions below.
First step. We cut grooves in the beam of the lower strapping for the installation of vertical supports. We maintain a half-meter step.
Second step. We install vertical racks. To fasten the frame elements, we use staples and screws or nails.
Important! The roof of our veranda, as noted, will be sloping. Therefore, the vertical beam, installed at the bottom of the slope, is made 50 cm below the opposite racks.
Third step. We mount the beam of the upper trim. On higher racks, no questions will arise - we perform the connections in the same way as in the previous stages.
When installing the strapping of lower supports, we do the following: first we connect the posts longitudinally with a strapping beam, and then we fix the transverse crossbars connecting the high and low racks at the height of the low racks. We fasten the crossbars with high racks using pre-created samples and nails.
Fourth step. The top harness is ready. The resulting slope will allow us to lay the rafters for the roof. Additionally, we nail a girder near the roof slope. To fasten the beam with all supports, we use anchor bolts. For greater reliability, it is recommended to fasten the strapping beam with transverse boards or beams, if possible and necessary (we focus on the weight of the future roofing material). We will attach racks and struts to them for greater strength of the truss system.
Fifth step. We mount in increments of 50 cm. To do this, we use a wooden bar with a section of 100x200 mm. We perform the connection of structural elements by any of the previously discussed methods.
Sixth step. We sew the frame. Lining is perfect for interior cladding, siding or other material is perfect for exterior. Between the materials of the outer and inner skin we lay layers of hydro- and thermal insulation. We attach the film to the frame. The position of the insulation is fixed by transverse rails. The finishing material is also attached to them. When sheathing, do not forget to leave openings for windows and doors.
Prices for various types of timber
brick verandas
Basic information about building material
Brick is great for building capital verandas. In a building made of this material, it will be cool in summer and, if properly insulated, warm in winter. Brickwork durable, fireproof and unpretentious in care.
Main disadvantage brick building- a lot of weight. Such structures are built exclusively on, which does not have the best effect on the total cost of construction.
The order of the construction of the veranda
The foundation is ready and waterproofed, the screed is poured, the base is even and does not require any additional preparatory measures. Let's start laying out the walls.
We first select the appropriate type of masonry. The simplest options that are perfect for self-construction of a veranda are as follows:
- spoon masonry. The final wall thickness will be 120 mm;
- poke masonry. Wall thickness - 250 mm;
- chain laying. Allows you to get walls with a thickness of 380 mm.
First step. We attach a mooring cord at two opposite ends of the foundation with a coupler. It should run along the edge of the base.
Second step. We expose the corner bricks along the cord, and then fill the space between them in accordance with the chosen masonry method. To fasten building elements, we use a standard cement mortar.
Third step. We check the evenness of the first row and similarly lay out the walls to the desired height, not forgetting to leave openings for doors and windows.
Important! will be inclined, therefore, the wall falling on the bottom of the slope, as well as the side walls adjacent to it, are made a row lower compared to the wall supporting the top of the roof.
Having laid out the last row of walls, we equip the armored belt. To do this, we fix a formwork about 70 mm high on each wall on the upper surface of the walls, put anchor bolts in the corners, lay reinforcing bars and pour concrete.
We let the concrete harden, and then we attach a strapping of a wooden beam with a section of 10x10 cm to the anchor bolts. The further procedure for arranging the truss system remains similar to the situation with
If the veranda is planned to be used throughout the year, the walls can be laid in two rows, filling the gap between the rows. heat-insulating material. With a single laying, insulation, moisture insulation and interior decoration we perform by analogy with a wooden veranda. Exterior finish remains at your discretion. You can simply gently embroider the seams and finish it.
| Masonry size | Length, L | Width, V | Height, H | Number of bricks thickness not included mortar joint, PC. | Number of bricks taking into account the thickness mortar joint 10 mm, PC. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 m3 single brick laying | 250 | 120 | 65 | 512 | 394 |
| 1 m3 thickened brickwork | 250 | 120 | 88 | 378 | 302 |
| 250 | 120 | 65 | 61 | 51 | |
| 1 sq. m of masonry in half a brick (masonry thickness 120 mm) | 250 | 120 | 88 | 45 | 39 |
| 1 sq. m of masonry in one brick (masonry thickness 250 mm) | 250 | 120 | 65 | 128 | 102 |
| 250 | 120 | 65 | 189 | 153 | |
| 1 sq. m of masonry in one and a half bricks (masonry thickness 380 mm) | 250 | 120 | 88 | 140 | 117 |
| 250 | 120 | 65 | 256 | 204 | |
| 1 sq. m of laying in two bricks (masonry thickness 510 mm) | 250 | 120 | 88 | 190 | 156 |
| | 250 | 250 | 65 | 317 | 255 |
| 1 sq. m of masonry in two and a half bricks (masonry thickness 640 mm) | 250 | 250 | 88 | 235 | 195 |
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Building and facing bricks
We make the roof of the veranda
And the rafters have been installed. It remains to make the crate, mount the insulating layers and lay the finishing roofing material.
The crate can be continuous (for roll materials) and sparse (for sheet roofing). We make a continuous crate from OSB boards. To do this, we attach them to the rafters with a 1-centimeter gap. We fasten the beams of a sparse crate with a step recommended by the manufacturer of the selected roofing material. On average, it is 30-35 cm. To attach the battens to the rafters, we use galvanized nails or self-tapping screws.
The cells between the bars of the crate are filled with mineral wool for thermal insulation. We lay a waterproofing film on top and attach it to the crate using a stapler with staples. In the case of arranging a continuous crate, we fix the thermal insulation from the inside of the room. We fix the insulation plates with the help of transverse rails, nailing them to the crate.
In conclusion, it remains to mount. It is better that it matches the roof covering of the main house. Otherwise, we focus on our preferences and available budget.
Finishing the floor
If the draft floor is wooden, we put insulation in the space between them and fill the flooring from edged boards to the logs. Boards are painted and varnished.
over concrete screed you can also equip the boardwalk, similar to the previous method, or lay another material of your choice, such as linoleum.
At the end, the doors remain, furnish at your discretion and connect lighting if necessary. We will not pull the wire. It is enough to take the extension cord out of the house and turn on the necessary lighting fixtures.
Successful work!
Video - Do-it-yourself veranda
Questions about size, proportions and square meters considered one of the most important in construction. Especially suburban. A lot depends on them, for example:
The amount of built-up space,
The amount of land left under the garden,
The amount of materials used
Specialists involved in the project
It's simple in the city: there is an apartment, it has walls and a ceiling, and, if you're lucky, a decent loggia. In a room limited by four walls, you can roam only with the help of finishing materials.
The city, of course, affects the lifestyle, thinking, habits of its inhabitants. We are getting used to closed, not always comfortable housing. Therefore, in suburban construction, errors are more common. And they are connected with the inability to calculate how much space is needed for comfort.
We sometimes go to extremes: we make a huge house and a small terrace, or a house of adequate size, but with a bathhouse and a terrace covering the entire plot. And where are the greenery, trees, shrubs now? edible berries for children?
How not to build a little
In order not to fall victim to miscalculations, low-skilled designers, or your own excessive desire to make it "cool", use approximate comfort formulas and common sense:
- Formula
For convenience, a person needs about 7 m2 of space. This figure, of course, is very conditional and does not include hygiene and other things necessary for life. It indicates the amount of space that is needed for both the body and the psyche of a person to feel normal. No pressure, tightness or other kinks.
- Common sense
Imagine that you need to calculate the amount of space needed on the terrace for a family of three. If you follow the formula, it turns out 7 * 3 \u003d 21 m2. Ask yourself what exactly these three people like to do, how they relax, what they do, what exactly they will need on the terrace. And will all this fit in the calculated number of meters?
How not to build too much
Part of the answer to this question is given in the previous paragraph. But the concept of "minimum / maximum" is very relative. They depend on the lifestyle, the frequency of gatherings with guests, the status of the owner of a country house and others.
But even here the formula and common sense work.
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