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Green Veranda with a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

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C & M-E home featured in Sofadeco yearly issue
C & M-E home featured in Sofadeco yearly issue
White Pine LumberWhite Pine Lumber
Traditional back screened veranda in Montreal with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Kyle House
Kyle House
Estes/Twombly Architects, Inc.Estes/Twombly Architects, Inc.
Country screened veranda in Boston with decking and a roof extension.
Traditional Front Porch
Traditional Front Porch
Highland Homes, Inc.Highland Homes, Inc.
Tuscan Columns & Brick Porch
Design ideas for a large classic front veranda in New Orleans with brick paving, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Timber Column Porch
Timber Column Porch
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
This timber column porch replaced a small portico. It features a 7.5' x 24' premium quality pressure treated porch floor. Porch beam wraps, fascia, trim are all cedar. A shed-style, standing seam metal roof is featured in a burnished slate color. The porch also includes a ceiling fan and recessed lighting.
Cozy Cabin Feel
Cozy Cabin Feel
J Brothers Design | Build | RemodelJ Brothers Design | Build | Remodel
Large rustic back screened veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Transitional Kitchen and Porch Renovation in Atlanta
Transitional Kitchen and Porch Renovation in Atlanta
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
We installed a metal roof onto the back porch to match the home's gorgeous exterior.
Photo of a large traditional back screened veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Panorama Dr. Porch - Richmond, VA
Panorama Dr. Porch - Richmond, VA
QPH Photo, LLCQPH Photo, LLC
Design ideas for a nautical back screened veranda in Richmond with a roof extension.
Rockville
Rockville
Jennifer Radakovic DesignJennifer Radakovic Design
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front veranda in Richmond with decking, a roof extension and feature lighting.
Royal Oak Renovation
Royal Oak Renovation
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
View of front porch of renovated 1914 Dutch Colonial farm house. © REAL-ARCH-MEDIA
Large country front veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Brookstone III - Acworth, GA
Brookstone III - Acworth, GA
Outback Deck, Inc.Outback Deck, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Screen Porches & Porches
Screen Porches & Porches
Deck CreationsDeck Creations
Screened in/open porch hybrid with custom railing and stairs leading to lawn
Photo of a medium sized traditional back screened veranda in Richmond with decking and a roof extension.
A large low maintenance deck with a BBQ area with a shade roof over it.
A large low maintenance deck with a BBQ area with a shade roof over it.
Hickory Dickory DecksHickory Dickory Decks
A custom BBQ area under a water proof roof with a custom cedar ceiling. Picture by Tom Jacques.
This is an example of a contemporary back veranda in Toronto with a roof extension and a bbq area.
Craftsman Porch
Craftsman Porch
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened veranda in Richmond with brick paving and a roof extension.
Screened Room in Fairfax, Virginia
Screened Room in Fairfax, Virginia
Design Builders, Inc.Design Builders, Inc.
Medium sized classic back screened veranda in DC Metro with a roof extension.
Dining Porch
Dining Porch
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
The Dining Porch leads to a large bluestone terrace overlooking a lake. Robert Benson Photography
Large country side veranda in New York with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Clawson
Clawson
Redo Home and DesignRedo Home and Design
This is an example of a classic screened veranda in Nashville with a roof extension.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Reigler
Large traditional front veranda in Miami with decking and a roof extension.
Three Season Porch
Three Season Porch
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Photos by Spacecrafting
This is an example of a classic side screened veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Porches
Porches
Our Town PlansOur Town Plans
Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photograph by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc and is used with permission.
Wauwatosa Porch & Siding
Wauwatosa Porch & Siding
Callen Construction, Inc.Callen Construction, Inc.
The Timber Tech railing system and composite decking add to the curb appeal as well as a low maintenance appeal.
Design ideas for a small traditional front veranda in Milwaukee with decking and a roof extension.

Green Veranda with a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

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

How do I choose a veranda design?

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

How do I choose a new porch?

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

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

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