porch, lanai, veranda, balcony, and terrace
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Exterior Home AdditionsPorch, Lanai, Veranda, Balcony, and Terrace
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A porch is a construction external to the walls of the main building proper, but may be enclosed by latticework, broad windows, screen, or other light frame walls extending from the main structure.
Porch
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oFront PorchoBack PorchoWrap-around PorchoScreened Porch
Types of Porch
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The most traditional kind of porch, the front porch is popular with homeowners who want to keep up with the neighborhood or create a welcoming entry for guests.
Types of Porch
Front Porch
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A back porch can be a great way to connect your kitchen to the garden outside, a place to enjoy water or nature views, or a protected spot to watch the kids play in the yard.
Types of Porch
Back Porch
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A wrap-around porch can extend the living space of a casual family room, or it can give guests a spot to enjoy the garden when connected to a more formal living or dining room.
Types of Porch
Wrap-around Porch
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Screens allow you to use your porch more often and make it better suited for more activities.
Types of Porch
Screened Porch
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Factors influencing porch size
oPorch useroDoor sizeoFurnitureoDecorations
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Factors influencing porch size
oAvailable spaceoSize of the houseoHeight of the house
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A lanai is a type of roofed, open-sided veranda, patio or porch originating in Hawaii. The term lanai is normally applied to the structure if it's attached to a building on or near the beach or on a small island.
Lanai
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A veranda or verandah is a roofed, open-air gallery or porch. It can often be found on the back of council bungalows.
Veranda
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oCurved VerandaoFlat VerandaoPergola VerandaoGable oGazebo Veranda
Types of Veranda
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The curved veranda provides a contemporary addition to your home. It boasts smooth, clean and curved lines to form a convex canopy over the outdoor living space.
Types of Veranda
Curved Veranda
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The flat veranda design is the most simple to construct, as well as the most versatile. A flat veranda can be constructed to fit and complement just about any outdoor space.
Types of Veranda
Flat Veranda
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The pergola veranda creates an open air, outdoor setting that will let in light while still adding shade and aesthetic appeal to a home. The roof of the pergola veranda is slotted.
Types of Veranda
Pergola Veranda
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The gable design exhibits a sloping roof line that provides a nice aesthetic change to the existing roof line of a home. The roof of a gable is solid and is often constructed out of clear roof sheeting to provide a sun-room effect.
Types of Veranda
Gable
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The gazebo design adds tremendous charisma to any outdoor space. Most often, the gazebo veranda is built as a stand-alone structure. Its characteristic design element is a vaulted roof.
Types of Veranda
Gazebo Veranda
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Common Veranda Sizes
Common sizes include 14 x 20, 16 x 20, 12 x 20, 16 x 18 and 18 x 20 feet. The shapes also vary, from the rectangular to the curved domes. Often, the dimensions used are not based on any average or standard size.
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Factors influencing veranda size
oShapeoFurnitureoAccessories
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A balcony is a platform projecting from the wall of a building, supported by columns or console brackets, and enclosed with a balustrade, usually above the ground floor.
Balcony
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oTrue Balcony oFalse Balcony oFaux Balcony oMezzanine Balcony
Types of Balcony
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True balcony usually extends from the second story of the building or higher.
Types of Balcony
True Balcony
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False balconies are installed on existing homes as an additional architectural feature because they do not add any sort of value onto your home.
Types of Balcony
False Balcony
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Faux balconies are usually known as balcony with railings but without any space. Faux balconies are installed on existing properties as they don’t provide any real use to a building.
Types of Balcony
Faux Balcony
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Mezzanine balconies are more like a typical balcony, which features a large deck with rails that project outward from the wall. It provides access to the exterior part of the building.
Types of Balcony
Mezzanine Balcony
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Average Balcony Size
An average dimension of a balcony is in the four feet range.
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Factors influencing balcony size
oSpace availableoCan accommodate a person or twooAccess dooroAccessories
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A balcony is a platform projecting from the wall of a building, supported by columns or console brackets, and enclosed with a balustrade, usually above the ground floor.
Terrace
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Terraces are used primarily for leisure activity such as sitting, strolling, or resting. The term often applies to a raised area in front of a monumental building or structure, which is usually reached by a grand staircase and surrounded by a balustrade.
Ground Terrace
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Terraces need not always protrude from a building; a flat roof area (which may or may not be surrounded by a balustrade) used for social activity is also known as a terrace.
Roof Terrace
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Terrace size considerations
The dimensions of terraces vary. Some are designed like a regular porch and measure 12 x 20 ft. or 14 x 20 ft. There are no standard dimensions for terraces. Homeowners and builders have different designs, and this affects the entire layout.