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A house without a terrace or veranda looks incomplete. In addition, the owner deprives himself of a place where you can relax on a summer evening. An open terrace can replace a gazebo, and thanks to a closed veranda, less cold penetrates the house through the doors, plus a useful room is added. If such arguments are convincing for you, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with what a terrace is in the country, and also consider the options for its design and the procedure for building it yourself.
Existing types of terraces
There are many ideas for creating terraces. You can find the simplest extensions, and real masterpieces of architectural art. But all of them are conventionally divided into two types: open and closed. Let's take a quick look at what they are.
Most often, there is an open terrace in the country, since such an extension is easier to build, and it requires less material. The most complex structure is the roof. The wall is shared with the house. Unless you need to install several pillars to hold the roof. It is good to relax in the open area in the summer. Wicker furniture, a sofa, and hammocks are installed under the canopy.
A closed terrace is often called a veranda. It is a complete extension to the house. Despite the fact that one wall of the two buildings is common, the closed veranda has three more of its walls. If desired, the roof and walls can be insulated, a heater can be placed inside, and the room can be used even in winter.
The only thing that unites an open and a closed veranda is their location. Any of the outbuildings is a continuation of the house, and is erected from the side of the entrance doors.
Arrangement of the veranda and its design
There is one important requirement for annexes - they must look like a single building with the house. Probably, a chic veranda near a wretched hut will look stupid and vice versa. The same design is important for the house and the extension so that they harmoniously complement each other. Let's take a look at a few examples:
- If one material is used for a country house with a terrace, a single architectural style is obtained. It doesn't matter if it is brick or wood.
- The combination of materials works well. A wooden terrace attached to a brick house looks aesthetically pleasing.
- Closed verandas are often glazed, and an aluminum profile is used for the frame. Its silvery color is in perfect harmony with the brickwork of the house.
- Glazed verandas go well with the facade of the house, clad with modern materials such as siding.
The terrace is visible immediately upon entering the courtyard, so it is important to pay attention to its interior. In closed verandas, curtains are hung on the windows, furniture and other attributes that emphasize a certain style are installed.
Curtains - as an integral part of the veranda
If we consider the photo of terraces in the country, then most places for recreation have a common attribute - curtains. This is due to the fact that the owner wants to arrange comfort to the maximum. In addition to beauty, curtains are used to protect against wind and rain splashes. Curtains are made from different materials, which determines their purpose:
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There are many varieties of fabric curtains, differing in material and design. All these curtains are part of the terrace decoration and can only protect from the sun. Fabric curtains are affordable, come in many colors, and can be easily removed or replaced if needed.The disadvantage of curtains is the impossibility of protection from gusts of wind with rain. The fabric quickly becomes dirty from the settled dust, so the curtains have to be washed frequently. Further, there is a grueling ironing process, and in winter they still need to be removed for storage.
- The best option for terraces is transparent PVC curtains. In addition to the decorative function, they are responsible for protecting the inner space of the terrace from precipitation, wind and insects. There are even colored PVC curtains to block out UV rays from the sun. With the onset of cold weather, you can put a heater on the terrace, and the film will prevent heat from escaping from the room. The disadvantage of PVC curtains is the lack of air penetration. However, the issue is solved by simple ventilation. It is only necessary to provide windows opening with a zipper when ordering curtains.
There is another type of curtains - protective, but they are rarely used for the terrace. They are made of tarpaulin. A very durable material will protect from any bad weather, but hardly anyone will hang an awning over the resting place. It is uncomfortable to rest under tarpaulin curtains on the terrace in the country, and there is no beauty.
Briefly about the construction of terraces
The closed and open country terrace is an extension to the house. Its construction begins with laying the foundation.
The type of base is selected taking into account the characteristics of the soil and the weight of the veranda itself. Light wooden terraces are erected on a columnar foundation. Concrete tape is poured under the brick walls of the winter veranda. If soil mobility is observed, and groundwater is located high, installation of a pile foundation is desirable.
Walls and floors are usually made of wood. The material must be pretreated with an antifungal impregnation in order to extend its service life. On open terraces, the role of walls is played by low fences - parapets. They can also be made of wood or use forged elements.
Winter verandas are built from solid walls. Planks, bricks, foam blocks and other similar materials can be used. A prerequisite for a winter veranda is the insulation of all structural elements. Usually mineral wool is used as thermal insulation.
The roof over the terrace is made flat with a slope of 5about or pitched with a slope of 25about... Any lightweight materials are used for the roof. Transparent roofs look beautiful over the summer terrace.
It is better to cover the winter veranda with ondulin or corrugated board. In general, for the extension, the roofing material is chosen the same as on the house. The roof of the veranda is insulated, plus the ceiling is additionally knocked out.
In the video, a summer veranda with your own hands:
The terrace attached to the house will be an excellent place to relax in the country, if you approach its construction wisely.
