If you want to build a porch to the house with your own hands, then we have great news for you - it is quite possible to do it yourself! What's more, you can even choose from several available options - concrete, wood or metal porch! Moreover, in the latter version, the structure will be equipped with a beautiful polycarbonate canopy.
Let's take a closer look at each of the available options. First, let's get acquainted with the instructions for making a concrete porch to the house.
The strongest and most durable design, which also looks quite solid. First, decide on the size of the porch.
In most cases, a house porch is just a few steps. You are obliged to choose the optimal dimensions for this design. Ideally, the width of the stairs should be between 0.8 and 1 meter. If possible, you can make it even wider - so the whole porch will look more attractive and comfortable. Making the width smaller is highly discouraged.
As for the angle of inclination of the stairs, it should be within 28-45 degrees. The table below shows the optimal dimensions for this design.
The width of all steps of the porch should be the same and be approximately 25 centimeters, while the optimal height is from 12 to 20 centimeters (it all depends on who the porch is intended for).
Note! When arranging the upper platform, try to keep it lower front door about 5 centimeters.
First, dig a pit according to the dimensions of the future structure (at least half a meter deep). Build a formwork around the perimeter.
Then take the rubble and fill it with the bottom of the resulting pit (the layer should be about 20 centimeters thick). Tamp the gravel thoroughly, then sprinkle 10 cm of sand on top of it. It is advisable to pour the sand cold water to make it easier to tamp it.
Cover the resulting area with roofing material. Lay a reinforcing mesh with cells of 100x100 millimeters on top, then fill in everything concrete mix... You can easily cook the latter with your own hands, for this, adhere to the following proportions:
After completing the pouring, level the concrete surface, pierce it in some places with a reinforcing bar to remove air. Now it only remains for a few days to wait for the initial set of concrete strength to occur.
To build the formwork for the steps, you need thick plywood. In this case, it is important that the height of such a formwork is 20 centimeters higher than the height of the porch itself. The construction process itself is nothing complicated: cut out all the details of the formwork from the plywood (in accordance with the height of each of the steps), and then install them in the right places. Use metal plates, wooden blocks or any other suitable fasteners to pull the shields together.
Note! Shields located on the sides must be strengthened without fail by means of additional stiffeners.
In addition, reinforce all the steps, and lay the reinforcement in such a way that it is located in all 3 planes at once. Alternatively, you can weld an iron frame, the shape of which corresponds to the planned staircase, and build the formwork around it. It will be even more convenient. In a word, do what is more convenient for you.
First, lubricate with oil all the inner surfaces of the formwork. This is necessary so that later you can easily remove the structure. As for the pouring solution, prepare it in the same way as before.
Start pouring in stages, starting from the first step. After pouring each new step, take a short break so that it dries up a little, then proceed to pouring the next one. So your porch for the house with your own hands will turn out to be as strong and durable as possible. While pouring, attach additional formwork parts to the front of each step. In this case, the height should be the same as that of the first step.
Note! The formwork surface that will come into contact with the mortar should be as smooth as possible.
After pouring, carefully level the concrete, then pierce it with reinforcing rods.
It is possible to dismantle the formwork not earlier than in a week, and even better in 10 days. At the end, carry out finishing constructions. For cladding, you can use tiles or natural stone, boards or, as an option, any other finishing material(decide for yourself).
It is not necessary to install the railing at all, do it at your discretion. If you nevertheless decide to install, then keep in mind that the height of the handrails must be at least 0.9 meters. As an example, we will give an option that is equally suitable for metal / wood structures. Install the top and bottom of the porch with support posts made of metal pipes... In this case, the length should be such that the angle of inclination of the railing is similar to the slope of the stairs. Connect the ends of the posts together with iron pipes, but already of a smaller diameter. Use a welding machine for connection.
The top tube will serve as a handrail. To fill the space between the pipes, you can use absolutely any kind of rolling. When mounting with an element, the gap can also be anything - everything here will depend solely on your personal preferences.
Upon completion of installation, thoroughly clean all metal parts, cover them with two coats of primer mixture. Thanks to such processing, the service life of the railing will increase significantly.
Let's make a reservation right away that the option described below is successfully combined with almost all types of private houses. The process consists of several stages, let's get acquainted with the features of each of them.
In this case, there are no fundamental differences from the foundation that we previously created for the concrete porch, the only exception is the fact that the support posts for the future visor must be installed at this stage. We recommend installing supports at each corner of the structure - this will make the structure more stable. If the dimensions of the porch are large enough, make several supports along its length with a step of 2 meters.
First, dig holes about 1.5 meters deep for supports (by the way, in the role of the latter, steel tubes). Place each pipe in the corresponding hole, then fill it with concrete.
Note! Supports can also serve wooden blocks... The sequence of actions here is the same, only the lower parts of the bars should be first tarred or wrapped with roofing material, and also treated with an antiseptic.
Also install supports under the stairs. Also, dig holes, place metal racks in them, and then fill them with concrete. It is unlikely that the length of the ladder will be too long, therefore, there will be enough supports at the top and bottom of the structure. Although, for greater reliability, you can additionally put supports in the middle of the flight of stairs.
When pouring concrete mortar, make sure that the ladder is slightly recessed in it. Pour concrete not to the very top of the site - leave a small gap (within 10-30 centimeters, the specific figure depends on the current dimensions of the structure). Later, when the assembly of the metal structure is completed, you can fill the foundation pit to the top.
First, take a pair of metal channels. Weld them to the supports that were installed and poured with concrete in the previous work step. Later, steps will be welded to these channels. Take an iron corner (without fail equal-flange), cut it in accordance with the length of the steps, adding the width of the weld. After that, weld this corner along the contour.
Take the second piece of the corner, weld it in the same way, but this time to the attached corner. The next step is to weld the second corner to the channel. As a result, you should get something like the following.
It turns out a kind of L-shaped products, you have to connect them together. For the top connection, use an equal-flange angle - weld it along the contour to both elements so that the shelves are placed inward. Perform the lower connection using the same angle, but the shelves should "look" outward.
To fill the steps of the staircase, which will decorate the future porch to the house with your own hands, you can use any materials - for example, plywood or wood. For fixing, use self-tapping screws, screwing them in from the bottom. And to further secure the wooden elements, use glue or, alternatively, a silicone-based sealant.
In principle, you can carry out further finishing at your discretion. If you want, you can leave the horizontal openings with nothing at all - in this case, the sheathing will be mounted directly on the steps.
So, we installed the racks at the stage of pouring the base, so the further algorithm of actions should look something like this.
Take the cross supports and install them in accordance with the dimensions of the frame. If you want, your future canopy can be curved. To achieve this, cut the profile every 4 centimeters and bend it as needed. The advantage of curved canopies is that rainfall and all sorts of debris will slide off them without hindrance.
Take polycarbonate, install it on the frame and fix it with self-tapping screws (we recommend using special thermal washers). The fastening step in this case should be 30 centimeters. Glue the edges with glue. Everything, the canopy can be considered ready!
You can see the diagram of the porch made of wood below.
The work consists of several stages, let's get acquainted with the features of each of them.
The best option in this case is a pile foundation. The fact is that such a base is distinguished by the utmost simplicity and speed of installation, but its reliability is at a sufficiently high level.
First, dig holes where the piles will be located - not only in the corners of the future structure, but also along the length of its sides (the step should be from 0.8 to 1 meter). It will be great if you do this below the freezing point of the soil. After that, take the support bars and treat them with an antiseptic, and wrap the lower parts with roofing material for waterproofing. Then insert the beams into the holes. Align them vertically, and then fill them with concrete.
After the concrete has solidified well, you can proceed to the next stage.
If necessary, trim the tops of the beams so that all supports are at the same level. It is worth noting that when calculating the height of the piles, it is necessary to act so that after the installation of the site is completed, there is a 5-centimeter difference in height between the entrance door and it.
Now start making the supporting part of the staircase. It is to this part that the steps will subsequently be attached. In other words, the kosour is like a side edge of the steps.
To make a bowstring, you need boards that are 50 millimeters thick. Take one of them, draw steps on it and cut them out with a saw or jigsaw. At the end, connect the stringer with the lags using a thorn-groove connection.
This is the last stage, after which the porch to the house with your own hands can be considered completely finished. First, attach the sheathing boards to the logs (you can either nail them or screw them). If you want, you can also lay on the boards any topcoat(everything here, again, depends only on your personal preference).
Attach treads and risers to the stringer, and you need to start working only from the bottom step. The sequence of actions is as follows: fix the riser, install a tread on top of it, and so on. Fastening with a tongue-and-groove connection or self-tapping screws.
As for the arrangement of the visor and the railing, there are no special restrictions. Step by step instructions on the installation of these elements, we have given above. The algorithm itself is the same, but instead of sheathing elements and supports, you need to use similar wooden parts (you can use any other material you like).
There are several mistakes that are most common in work. Let's get acquainted with them.
We left this option at the very end, since it is perhaps the most difficult and time consuming, so not everyone is able to do everything with their own hands. And it is not surprising, because building a foundation of brick, where there is no particular need for it, is one thing, but laying it out perfectly is quite another.
It's no secret that professional bricklayers are engaged in laying bricks only if there are several auxiliary workers, whose work is to prepare cement mortar and its timely submission. As for the stone, things are a little more difficult with them, because the uneven edges are extremely reluctant to fit together. In a word, if you do not have experience and a couple of assistants, then it is better to immediately forget about the porch made of stone or brick, otherwise you will simply waste your time and money.
It is much easier to build a concrete staircase, and then choose a facing stone or tile for the steps, the size of which is as close to natural as possible. After that, you can easily overlay the entire structure. Among other things, this method is attractive in that even if you make some mistake, then you will be able to chop off the desired piece of cladding and repeat the finish without any problems.
If we talk about the visor, then it will serve not only to protect the porch and the staircase itself from rain or snow, but also as a decorative element for the design of the structure. On the net you can find a lot different options the visor, in addition, there are photographs in print media specializing in suburban construction.
Note! In most cases, the visors are made of a frame - metal or from softwood- and polycarbonate / plexiglass as cladding material.
What is characteristic, visors made of wood must be tinted every few years without fail, or, alternatively, covered with special compounds, otherwise the wood will dry out and begin to crack along the fibers. The thickness of the polycarbonate used here should be 7 millimeters, and it is recommended to lay the material with spans of a maximum of 0.7 square meters. You should not use glass for this, because in winter it may not withstand the mass of snow cover and simply crack (another reason for this may be the deformation of the wood).
Note! The visor must have large area than the whole porch to the house with your own hands, about 50 centimeters. Otherwise, you can forget about the performance of the main function - the protective one.
In the instructions for pouring the base, we have already mentioned that it is preferable to install the support pillars under the visor during the formation of the foundation. It is better to install your visor on such supports. Besides, this option will allow in the future (if such a need arises) to equip a closed glazed veranda literally in two or three hours.
As for the coating, they can serve as sheet metal, on top of which beautiful tiles are laid, but it is still better to use polycarbonate or plexiglass, as we just mentioned.
Note! To protect the metal that covers the visor from corrosion, paint it with two to three coats of a suitable paint.
It is also important that the visor turns out to be pitched, and there is a metal groove on it, installed at a slight slope. We also recommend attaching a chain almost to the ground at the end of this gutter so that water does not splash on the sides when it rains. And in this case, it will flow smoothly along the chain. To avoid the appearance of puddles near the porch at the point of discharge, you can arrange drainage.
Such a solution as a closed porch is gaining more and more popularity in recent years. Transparent glass structures look extremely attractive, which is why many are eager to build something similar next to their home.
What is a glazed porch? In fact, this is a simple foundation of stone or concrete with a staircase and a canopy (the latter must be on piles). By means of corners, the length of which corresponds to the height of the piles, a frame is created.
Note! Sheets can be of any height, while the width should be a maximum of 1.2 meters. If the sheet is wider, then its windage will be so strong that the wind, having a speed of 30 meters per second, will easily break the 5 mm glass.
If the distance between the piles is more than 1 meter, then it is better to break them with pseudo piles. Similarly, you can divide the height using a pair of double corners. Thanks to this, you will reduce the load on the glass sheets, and the very porch to the house with your own hands will still be light and transparent.
As you can see, some specific skills or knowledge for self-construction a porch is not required, since even the most difficult options can be handled with your own hands. Each of the operations described is basic for the construction industry, and a person with skillful hands will perform them without problems.
That's all, good luck with your work and warm winters! And for a more detailed acquaintance with the issue, we recommend watching the thematic video material below.
The first thing people see when they come to visit is the porch, a kind of visiting card of the owner of the house. It is important that it is not only beautiful, but also durable. A wooden porch, which you can build with your own hands, looks especially cozy. In this article, we will show you how you can make a porch with a canopy made of wood using examples of ready-made projects.
A wooden porch is a rather light structure, it is not necessary to make a complex one for it strip foundation... If the staircase is built using stringers (bowstrings), then a foundation on the supports is sufficient.
Advice! As piles, a coniferous tree is well suited, it is durable and does not rot even in humid climates.
Attention! In order for such a structure to be more stable, we attach the extreme support to the wall of the house with hardware (screws or nails).
We calculate the number of steps. The main thing here is to adhere to several rules:
We outline the profile of future bowstrings on the plate. Because the support is connected to the lags on the porch, then we cut thorns on the bowstrings and kosoura.
Attention! If you want to build a porch with a patio or attic, then you need to install two auxiliary stringers and bowstrings for the stability of the structure.
To attach stringers, bowstrings with lags, a thorn-groove design is used. To do this, you need to screw the board with grooves to the platform lag, into which the thorns of the bowstrings and stringers are mounted. For reliability, the structure is reinforced with steel brackets.
First, we choose the material for the visor:
Having chosen the material, we sketch the visor. Its length will be equal to the distance from the door to the extreme point of the canopy, and the height is calculated from the height of your house. It is also necessary to tilt the visor 20 °.
We make parts for corners from wood. We take the length of the rafters equal to the height of the canopy slope. We make struts and a wall beam from the corners. We connect the entire structure with self-tapping screws. We mount the frame above the entrance: the wall beam is fastened with screws, and the struts with anchors. As a crate, we use bars or planks, which are laid out with a distance of 30 cm from each other. We lay end-to-end sheets of the selected material and fix with self-tapping screws. We fix the metal strip to the upper part of the ramp, and to the lower - the cornice.
In conclusion, I would like to say that this technique is given as an example of making a porch. Optionally, you can come up with original design decorate the railing, the canopy with forging, make a large terrace where you can drink tea, or build a patio porch, where it is appropriate to put beautiful flowers in pots. It all depends on your skill and imagination.
Porch - element country house, which carries both functional and aesthetic value. This part often plays the role of a ceremonial building, emphasizing the beauty of the entire building. There are a large number of options for porch designs. Let's analyze the features of some of them in our article.
A popular material for creating a porch is wood. Less commonly, metal is used for this structure, almost never plastic. The peculiarities of the design of a project for a private house boil down to the fact that it needs to be thought out in the same style as the house itself. The element should look like a single part of the building. Therefore, construction cannot begin without a thoughtful style and functionality of this element.
The design of the porch can act as a contrast to the home. For example, if the building is neat, but has a boring look, a spectacular porch will add presentability to the house. Sometimes, on the contrary, a minimum of decor is added to the porch. However, the natural characteristics of wood add natural beauty to the structure.
The functionality of the porch is to facilitate entry and exit from the doors of the house. The structure is often equipped with an additional shed. It plays the role of protecting the entrance from adverse weather conditions.
To make the operation of the porch really convenient, the parameters of the structure are taken into account even at the design stage. However, more often the porch is an extension with parameters identical to the entrance or slightly wider than the entrance.
It is important to foresee the presence of a porch to the house during the construction phase, since it must be built from the same material as the structure itself. In addition to wood and metal, concrete and brick are used to create it. Wood for the porch is chosen because it is inexpensive. Also, lumber is easy to process, which makes it possible to make an extension yourself. Before starting work, it is worth understanding the variety of outbuildings.
The porch of a private house is:
By design, the elements are built-in, which are erected together with the house and have a common base with it. Another porch can be attached. This element can be completed while already living in the house.
For the manufacture of the porch of a private house, materials are used:
An ideal option for a timber construction would be a semi-closed or open log porch. It will require skill and creativity to execute. Without appropriate experience, it is unlikely to be built correctly, since you need to be able to knit a log base.
At the same time, the ability to work with wood will allow you to build porches in different styles... For example, rough logs will ideally embody the Russian style. You can build a patio out of logs and surround it with a lumber grill. The structure of the building is simple, but at the same time it does not lose its functional features. Metal can also be a semi-wall material - for example, forging looks very impressive. Forged elements can be seen on the porch railings, constructed from various materials.
Concrete is a common choice of base for porch steps in a brick house. Another concrete porch can be a continuation of the foundation. frame house... For greater attractiveness, the concrete porch is faced with bricks or decorative stone... All material for the porch is selected at the initial stage of construction, taking into account its characteristics.
When it comes to logs, then usually this is a round assortment used in work without sawing. In fact, it is a natural base with preserved texture, chemical and physical qualities. V modern production the technologies for processing the log base are mechanized, and the logs themselves are sold according to the GOST classification. Construction logs are beautiful, durable and environmentally friendly.
Of the shortcomings, experts note their ability to burn and rot, which will not be observed if the porch is made of metal. These features of the material are eliminated by additional protection.
If concrete is used as the basis of the porch, then it should be borne in mind that the main component of the material is cement, and the additional ones are water, sand, expanded clay or crushed stone. The characteristics of the concrete will vary depending on the amount of added components and the quality of the mixing technology.
Brick and stone are mainly needed as facing materials. If a brick is used as a base, you should choose its appropriate types. For the base of the porch, it is better to choose dense types of bricks. Also, experts advise not to skimp on quality and not to choose low-grade grades of material. For example, clinker brick is most suitable for a porch, but its price is much higher than that of a conventional one. ceramic version... But the clinker brick will last longer, and it will not require additional finishing.
In addition to the material, it is important to initially determine the size of the porch. One thing is important - the structure must provide free access to the house. The porch plays the role of a buffer zone when entering the building from the street. Another optimal size of the porch should provide free movement of objects. For example, sometimes you will have to bring in such large-sized items as a refrigerator, furniture, household appliances into the house.
The size of the extension should also ensure the safety of operation, especially if there are children or the elderly in the house. For example, a porch with a height of one meter or more cannot be called safe without railings. The ideal porch width is up to a meter.
It will be attractive and comfortable on wider structures. It is important to provide for the height of the steps of the stairs. It should be convenient to climb along them. For convenience, all steps are made the same in width, which should be about 25 cm. Optimal height steps - 12-20 cm. When arranging the upper platform, it is important to provide that its height is lower by a few centimeters from the door.
The design of the porch at the house depends on the location of this structure. If this is the front part, then the porch should serve as a business card for the building. In this home decoration, it is important to consider fashion trends and skillfully combine them with personal tastes and preferences.
The porch design must do private house attractive. For example, the most relevant style in house building now is country. Wood decor is relevant in it. As a result of its application, the atmosphere of a country mansion should be obtained. Often in this design option, wood is complemented by a decorative stone. These two materials are very harmoniously combined and are suitable for the finishing of the doors.
The house of modern minimalist style will successfully emphasize the construction of the concrete porch. A concrete porch can be given any shape, tile decor can be added, or it can be left without any coating. This idea allows you to emphasize the texture of the walls, the attractiveness of their colors.
V modern design brick is often used. It is believed that this material is not only attractive but also reliable. Natural stone is no less durable. Designers often use different varieties of this material. They all perfectly resist adverse weather conditions and do not require additional maintenance. A natural stone goes well with monumental columns, sculptures and other elements of the Empire style.
Metal is often used in porch decor. Forged awnings, railings and decoration elements are already familiar. The advantage of forged structures is in strength, and therefore in the duration of the service life. With forged elements, the building acquires a special architectural sophistication. The carved porch becomes a real decoration of home ownership.
The construction of an extension is always associated with the architectural design of the structure. The height of the base and the features of the landscape of the site are important. In design, there can be one or more bases with one or two ladders. The ladder is supplied with internal and external supports. The interior piece is the piece that is fixed in the crown of the house. For the external part, a monolith is poured or columns (piles) are driven in.
If the staircase of the porch includes one or two steps, the railings can be omitted. If there are more steps, handrails are required, they must correspond to the general design of the structure.
A canopy may be required to protect the site from rain and snow. A home craftsman can make an ordinary porch out of wood.
To comply with the technology, consider the following stages of activity:
The size of the extension is important in order to fill the foundation correctly. Later, it is worth comparing the dimensions of the stairs with the gap before the entrance. The average length and height of the step is 15 * 15 cm.There should be 2-4 cm to the front door.
For a simple wooden porch, you will need the following materials:
Instruments:
The foundation is the main structure. For a simple wooden porch, a base on piles is suitable. You can make a structure with your own hands quickly and inexpensively. For the construction for piles, pits with a depth of about 80 cm are needed. The piles themselves can be made of timber, but the wood for them must be treated with protective agents. The installed piles are filled up and compacted with earth. The base is allowed to be poured with concrete, but then all subsequent stages will be possible only after the mixture has completely hardened. It is important that the heights of the supports are the same. After alignment, the cuts are prepared. They are needed to fix the base strap. Reliable strapping minimizes the possibility of deformation of the log. For reliability, some craftsmen attach the structure to the wall of the structure.
The ladder is made with the formation of a string. This element comes with cut-out ledges, inserted or cut-in steps. So that the notches for the feet are the same, a piece is prepared, the dimensions of which correspond to the tread and the riser. According to the pattern, the markings are prepared along the bowstring itself.
It's no secret that building a porch in the country is not an easy task, given that it must necessarily fit into general form buildings as well as being truly functional.
In most cases, it is the originally designed porch that can become an unusual visiting card for the house.
There are a huge number variety of options the final stage in the construction of a house. Everything primarily depends on how you see a truly beautiful porch for yourself and what budget you have.
At the same time, it is worth noting that if you are interested in how to make a porch with your own hands, then it is quite simple and all you need to do is read this article and perhaps use some of the builders' advice.
In fact, a constructive porch built in a private house is the simplest site. open type with a staircase, which is done right in front of the entrance to the building. At the same time, the porch can be of the most varied shape, with or without an additional canopy.
If we talk about the structure itself, which can be chosen for the porch and the design that determines the majority, then they can be conditionally divided into three main types: simple, attached or built-in.
The porch of the latter type is almost always designed at the stage of building a house.
The most popular simple type of porch is a platform that has additional steps and a canopy above them.
During the construction of this type of porch, the most difficult thing is to fill the necessary foundation, which will be needed in any case, even if it is a light structure and you have planned to make a porch of wood yourself.
The attached porch looks very similar to beautiful porch built-in type, but at the same time it is very often rebuilt and modified in various ways.
An important point that you should definitely pay attention to when laying the foundation is that its depth at construction works must necessarily coincide with the depth of the foundation of the entire building. Otherwise, after the soil has settled, it is quite possible that deformation will occur completely at the entire porch structure.
If, after the settlement of the soil, the structure is shifted towards the house, then the destruction will begin from the foundation of the porch. Cosmetic repair in this case, it will not be possible to get by and you will have to build a porch from the very beginning.
It is imperative that during the construction of the foundation, special attention should be paid to the waterproofing of the foundation being erected.
First of all, before starting the construction of the porch, it is imperative to decide which material you like best. Most often it is either concrete, or expensive metal, or stone, classic brick, or wood that is affordable.
Having decided to make a porch to a house made of wood, many simply hope that this is the easiest and most affordable option, in reality, without even knowing about a large number of nuances.
It is a photo of a porch made of wood that can be found without problems in various magazines more than others. This is due to the fact that wood is considered by many to be a traditional material.
All that is needed when building such a porch is the minimum building skills, a circular saw, and a construction square.
If possible, it is best to use either larch or any conifers as a material. They differ good performance strength, and also quite easily independently processed.
After specially made impregnation, the material will definitely not be inferior, for example, to material from any other solid rock.
Above the porch, you should definitely take care of the visor. This will not only allow you to protect the steps of the stairs and its platforms from various precipitations, but also allow you to design a wooden porch in an interesting way in a short time without serious financial investments.
Photos of a wide variety of awnings can also be found on the Internet and in magazines dedicated to the construction of various country houses.
In order to choose the right design for the porch of a private house, you need to assess your budget and needs, as well as consider photos of various ready-made solutions... Dekorin completed the last task for you: in this article you will find out what a porch for a private house can be in its shape, materials and finish with examples of 40 photos.
The size and shape of the porch to the house, as a rule, is dictated by the architectural features and dimensions of the building itself, as well as the personal preferences of its owners. In particular, designers agree that the canopy and porch railings should be made in the same style as the roof and balconies of a private house. For example, if the roof of the house is gable, the canopy over the porch should be the same. And if you ordered wrought-iron balconies or lattices on the windows, then at the same time worry about the railings - so that they have the same forging patterns. Similarly, you should select the design of columns, arches and other decorative elements.
However, in the photos below you will see that the most interesting facades with a porch to the house were made just with a deviation from these general rules... But first, let's look at the main options for decorating the porch:
Finally, you also have to choose the materials from which the porch for a private house will be made. Today, most porch structures are made of concrete, which can then be painted, tiled, stone, wood, etc. Other common materials are wood, metal, stone and brick. Let's take a closer look at them!
The most common options today are wooden flooring for porches that are installed on a concrete, brick or metal base. In 80% of cases, a wooden porch is made of pine, as the most common and cheapest material. With proper sealing, varnishing and staining, a wooden porch will look good for many years. In the following photos, you will see options for how you can make a porch for a private house from wood.
Concrete is the cheapest, most versatile and reliable material for making a porch. Firstly, the concrete porch is monolithic and does not loosen over time, as is the case with wooden structures... Secondly, it can be easily repaired and finished with any decor. And finally, it can be given absolutely any shape, while it will not particularly affect the cost and duration of the project.
Most often, a concrete porch is finished with clinker or other tiles, less often with stone, paint and other materials. V modern houses with wood, brick and siding facades, it is often left uncoated to accentuate the color and texture of the walls and the environment. We look at the photo of how a concrete porch might look like.
A brick porch will be more expensive, but also a very attractive and reliable solution for a private home. Its installation will take quite a lot of time and labor, but in the long term it will fully pay off due to its ease of maintenance. Note that quite often a brick porch has a concrete base and / or a covering of steps.
Natural stone is very strong, durable and beautiful material to decorate the porch. There are many different types of stone, some of which are used to create a base, others for decorative finishing... Accordingly, the former are more expensive and more reliable than the others. In general, any stone resists any weather conditions well and does not require Maintenance over time.
As a rule, a metal or wrought-iron porch means decorative elements of the porch - a roof, steps and railings made of metal. However, sometimes you can see a completely metal porch for a private house, as in the next photo.
The main advantages of such a metal porch are high strength and durability. The only point: you will have to spend extra money on painting and processing it against corrosion. In addition, the metal floor is rather cold, which is why this material is not used for recreation terraces. In them, the metal base is covered with wood or a concrete base is used.
The tile can be installed on a concrete and brick porch when it is necessary to increase its attractiveness or equip it as a recreation area. The modern tile selection allows you to find very stylish models wood, stone and other effects. Particularly popular today are clinker tiles for the porch on the street and bright design tiles with patterns in Moroccan and geometric styles.
Polycarbonate is an inexpensive, highly flexible and lightweight material that is used to trim walls and awnings above the porch. Usually it is attached to a metal base and pasted over sun protection film... The most economical and easiest way to create a canopy over the porch of a private house of all available for 2016! And it looks decent:
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Beautiful porch for a private house - 40 photos updated: May 31, 2018 by the author: Margarita Glushko
