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Barnett Porch
Barnett Porch
Wood Wise Design & RemodelingWood Wise Design & Remodeling
The existing multi-level deck was large but lived small. The hot tub, angles, and wide steps occupied valuable sitting space. Wood Wise was asked to replace the deck with a covered porch. One challenge for the covered porch is the recessed location off the family room. There are three different pitched roofs to tie into. Also, there are two second floor windows to be considered. The solution is the low-pitched shed roof covered with a rubber membrane. Two Velux skylights are installed in the vaulted ceiling to light up the interior of the home. The white painted Plybead ceiling helps to make it even lighter. The new porch features a corner stone fireplace with a stone hearth and wood mantel. The floor is 5/4” x 4” pressure treated tongue & groove pine. The open grilling deck is conveniently located on the porch level. Fortress metal railing and lighted steps add style and safety. The end result is a beautiful porch that is perfect for intimate family times as well as larger gatherings.
New Construction Spec Home – Falls Church, VA
New Construction Spec Home – Falls Church, VA
Gilkar Design + BuildGilkar Design + Build
Photo of a classic front metal railing veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving and an awning.
Trex Screen Room and Deck with Two Different Colors
Trex Screen Room and Deck with Two Different Colors
Construction Marketing, LLCConstruction Marketing, LLC
Added a screen porch with deck and steps to ground level using Trex Transcend Composite Decking. Trex Black Signature Aluminum Railing around the perimeter. Spiced Rum color in the screen room and Island Mist color on the deck and steps. Gas fire pit is in screen room along with spruce stained ceiling.
Racetrack Ln
Racetrack Ln
Scarlet Home DesignScarlet Home Design
A step into this ceiling fan-cooled, enclosed porch provides relief from the Texas heat, without leaving the peaceful views of the yard and greenery beyond.
Country Manor
Country Manor
Pillar & Perch: Architects + BuildersPillar & Perch: Architects + Builders
Rear porch with retractable screens. Tv and ceiling mounted heaters. Skylights with stained pine ceiling.
Photo of a large classic back screened metal railing veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Greater Heights | W 22nd
Greater Heights | W 22nd
Showhomes HoustonShowhomes Houston
Sit on your front porch with a beverage and watch the world pass by. Solid wood front door with glass insert and the gas lantern make a statement. Just imagine welcoming your guests here! The stately brick walk to the spacious front porch exudes charm. Note the detail in the wrought-iron railings. This is no cookie-cutter property.
Outdoor Furniture Gallery
Outdoor Furniture Gallery
Raber Patio Enclosure & FurnitureRaber Patio Enclosure & Furniture
The highest quality aluminum patio glider from Veranda Jardin. Available only at Raber Patios in Shipshewana. Raberpatios.com
Photo of a medium sized traditional back metal railing veranda in Other with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and an awning.
Screen Porch with Bead Board Ceiling
Screen Porch with Bead Board Ceiling
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Design ideas for a medium sized side screened metal railing veranda in Chicago with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Arlington, VA Traditional Front Porch
Arlington, VA Traditional Front Porch
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic front metal railing veranda in DC Metro with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
The Foxridge at Tuscarora
The Foxridge at Tuscarora
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes
Luxurious front porch with ample space and hanging swing to enjoy idyllic views of a spacious front yard.
Design ideas for an expansive classic front metal railing veranda in DC Metro with with columns, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Rock Spring Road, Arlington
Rock Spring Road, Arlington
Joy Design + BuildJoy Design + Build
Photo of a large side screened metal railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Heffernan
Heffernan
Linton ArchitectsLinton Architects
Design ideas for a large modern back screened metal railing veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Edwards Residence
Edwards Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Design ideas for a large beach style back metal railing veranda in Other with with columns, decking and a roof extension.
An Addition and Renovation to a Historic Wyoming, OH Home
An Addition and Renovation to a Historic Wyoming, OH Home
Sally Noble Architect, LLCSally Noble Architect, LLC
Screened Porch off Dining Room
Inspiration for a classic metal railing veranda in Cincinnati with a roof extension.
Rutland
Rutland
Urban CraftsmanUrban Craftsman
Photo of a large front metal railing veranda in Houston with brick paving and a roof extension.
Traditional Renovation
Traditional Renovation
Style & StructureStyle & Structure
Large traditional back screened metal railing veranda in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension.
Lower Open Deck
Lower Open Deck
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
Under the second floor deck is this cozy lower deck featuring composite floors and overhead ans and lighting. Black aluminum railing allows easier visibility to the woods beyond and a nice clean look to complement the furnishings.
La Jolla Shores Beach House
La Jolla Shores Beach House
Tosti DesignTosti Design
Brady Architectural Photography
Medium sized classic back metal railing veranda in San Diego with with columns, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Woodbury Porch Expansion
Woodbury Porch Expansion
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back screened metal railing veranda in Minneapolis with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Liberty Bluff
Liberty Bluff
Right Angle Construction Custom Homes and PoolsRight Angle Construction Custom Homes and Pools
Inspiration for a back screened metal railing veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.

Metal Railing Veranda with All Types of Cover 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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