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Wood Railing Veranda with All Types of Cover Ideas and Designs

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Lyon Village Whole House Remodel
Lyon Village Whole House Remodel
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
The screen porch has a Fir beam ceiling, Ipe decking, and a flat screen TV mounted over a stone clad gas fireplace.
This is an example of a large traditional back screened wood railing veranda in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.
Lake Geneva Country House
Lake Geneva Country House
Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors LimitedElizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited
Inspiration for a classic back screened wood railing veranda in Other with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Custom Porch Doors
Custom Porch Doors
ActivWallActivWall
An open porch can be transformed into a space for year-round enjoyment with the addition of ActivWall Horizontal Folding Doors. This custom porch required 47 glass panels and multiple different configurations. Now the porch is completely lit up with natural light, while still being completely sealed in to keep out the heat out in the summer and cold out in the winter. Another unique point of this custom design are the fixed panels that enclose the existing columns and create the openings for the horizontal folding units.
Lodge Style Front Porch Addition
Lodge Style Front Porch Addition
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Photo of a rustic front wood railing veranda in Columbus with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Water View New Home Construction: Screened Porch
Water View New Home Construction: Screened Porch
SMS ArchitectsSMS Architects
Anderson Architectural Collection 400 Series Windows, Versa Wrap PVC column wraps, NuCedar Bead Board Ceiling color Aleutian Blue, Boral Truexterior trim, James Hardi Artisan Siding, Azec porch floor color Oyster Photography: Ansel Olson
Heritage Home with a Tropical-type Oasis in the Upper Ottawa Valley
Heritage Home with a Tropical-type Oasis in the Upper Ottawa Valley
M A Jaworski Landscape DesignM A Jaworski Landscape Design
Since the front yard is North-facing, shade-tolerant plants like hostas, ferns and yews will be great foundation plantings here. In addition to these, the Victorians were fond of palm trees, so these shade-loving palms are at home here during clement weather, but will get indoor protection during the winter. Photo credit: E. Jenvey
Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI
Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI
Kowalske Kitchen & BathKowalske Kitchen & Bath
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front wood railing veranda in Milwaukee with with columns, brick paving and a roof extension.
New Stone Pavers & Brick transform Front Porch of this Craftsman home
New Stone Pavers & Brick transform Front Porch of this Craftsman home
CuttingEdge Built LLCCuttingEdge Built LLC
This beautiful new construction craftsman-style home had the typical builder's grade front porch with wood deck board flooring and painted wood steps. Also, there was a large unpainted wood board across the bottom front, and an opening remained that was large enough to be used as a crawl space underneath the porch which quickly became home to unwanted critters. In order to beautify this space, we removed the wood deck boards and installed the proper floor joists. Atop the joists, we also added a permeable paver system. This is very important as this system not only serves as necessary support for the natural stone pavers but would also firmly hold the sand being used as grout between the pavers. In addition, we installed matching brick across the bottom front of the porch to fill in the crawl space and painted the wood board to match hand rails and columns. Next, we replaced the original wood steps by building new concrete steps faced with matching brick and topped with natural stone pavers. Finally, we added new hand rails and cemented the posts on top of the steps for added stability. WOW...not only was the outcome a gorgeous transformation but the front porch overall is now much more sturdy and safe!
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling
Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
Photo of a medium sized traditional back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
NOËL 2020
NOËL 2020
RénoDéco etc.RénoDéco etc.
Designer Lyne Brunet
Design ideas for a medium sized front wood railing veranda in Montreal with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
Cottage Addition
Cottage Addition
MAAD ArchitectureMAAD Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary screened wood railing veranda in Austin with a roof extension.
Milton, MA - Whole House Remodel
Milton, MA - Whole House Remodel
Rebel BuildersRebel Builders
This is an example of a large traditional back screened wood railing veranda in Boston with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Hue Enclosed Front Porch
Hue Enclosed Front Porch
Home EnrichHome Enrich
Design ideas for a medium sized front screened wood railing veranda in Raleigh with decking and a roof extension.
Elevated Porch Addition
Elevated Porch Addition
Figur ConstructionFigur Construction
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with a roof extension.
Modern Deck Addition with Fireplace (Screened Porch)
Modern Deck Addition with Fireplace (Screened Porch)
Tunde Decor, LLCTunde Decor, LLC
Screened porch addition
Inspiration for a large modern back screened wood railing veranda in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.
Apex Screen Porch
Apex Screen Porch
Catherine French Design, LLC.Catherine French Design, LLC.
Design ideas for a classic wood railing veranda in Raleigh with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Cindy Apple
Medium sized victorian back wood railing veranda in Seattle with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Cape Cod Cottage Front Porch Oasis
Cape Cod Cottage Front Porch Oasis
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This is an example of a traditional front wood railing veranda in Chicago with skirting, concrete paving and a roof extension.
BARNUM MOOSEHORN BUILD
BARNUM MOOSEHORN BUILD
NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILDNORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD
Custom screen porch design on our tiny house/cabin build in Barnum MN. 2/3 concrete posts topped by 10x10 pine timbers stained cedartone. 2 steel plates in between timber and concrete. 4x8 pine timbers painted black, along with screen frame. All of these natural materials and color tones pop nicely against the white metal siding and galvalume roofing. Black framing designed to disappear with black screens leaving the wood and concrete to jump out.
Veranda B Floor Plan - McAuliffe
Veranda B Floor Plan - McAuliffe
Front Light Building Co.Front Light Building Co.
Design ideas for a front screened wood railing veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.

Wood 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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