Porch project for a house. How to make a porch to the veranda Porch on two sides corner scheme

13.06.2019

Only taking into account all the above requirements, you can take on a detailed study of the elements of the porch. And you need to start from the foundation.

High porch to the house.

Features of the construction of the foundation under the porch

The construction of a porch should be treated as responsibly as the construction of an individual house. The basis of any structure is a solid foundation. But developers may only think about building a porch after the foundation has been laid, or the house has already been built. And this is what it leads to:

Sakyra10:

- When laying the foundation under, we did not make a rectangular small porch. Now that it's time to practice exterior trim faced a dilemma - from what and how to build entrance group. I don’t want to dig a trench for laying the main foundation, and there is no place for heavy equipment to drive in, because. a fence has already been erected. I think to put a metal porch - as the most technically simple solution, but I don’t know whether it should be tied to the house, and what foundation to choose for it.

Very often, the construction of all extensions to the house is left “for later”. Then the developers try to correct this mistake, but make another mistake: they make a rigid binding of the foundation of the extension to the main "home" foundation. Because the place of joining of two foundations does not have a sufficient margin of safety, and the foundations themselves are laid at different depths and carry different loads, then with seasonal ground movements (during frost heaving), oppositely acting forces break the anchor point, as in the photo.

The foundations shift, they stick out, cracks appear, and the structures begin to lead. Therefore, you should remember the following rule:

Any extension (porch, terrace) is a separate building that requires the construction of its own independent foundation.

Porch for a cottage.

Vit1959:

- In this case, a deformation seam is arranged between the two foundations, which is sealed with any elastic material and closed with decorative overlays.

As a result, the foundations look like a single whole, but are untied in relation to each other.

VictorUfa:

– The expansion joint can be made through the PSUL tape (pre-compressed polyurethane sealing tape), and truss system it is better to mount the roofs of the porch of the house on a hinged joint. Close the connection itself with an abutment bar.

The articulation of the elements gives the rafters relative mobility, and with small mixtures, the knot will remain intact.

If the device of the expansion joint usually does not cause difficulties, then when choosing the foundation for the porch, a number of questions arise.

- I thought about building a foundation for an open porch to the house. But I still don't know which one to choose. I think to consider two options: metal or stone base. Both have their pros and cons:

The metal base is easy and fast to install. Holes for piles are drilled in the ground, the support pipe is poured. Then they are screwed or welded to it. metal corner or channel. The platform is tied up, the stringers are placed, the steps are assembled;

The stone base is more difficult to make. A shallow-depth strip foundation. The slab is poured and already on this basis further casting of steps from concrete is carried out. Such work involves higher costs associated with viscous reinforcing cage, pouring concrete, excavation, etc.

Vit1959:

- I would put a small porch to the house on an ordinary pile foundation, having previously drilled wells to the depth of freezing of the earth. This is the most simple and cheap option foundations under the porch of the building.

Porch, entrance private house.

And here is the user with the nickname Victor Ufa believes that if a pile foundation is chosen for the porch, the piles can be pushed out by the lateral forces of frost heaving, as is often the case with fence posts.

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Watch our video on how to build a deck on a car tire foundation.

Atmospheric precipitation, wind and sun are three factors that adversely affect the condition of any building structures. Of course, you have to take protective measures all the time in order to extend their service life. But there is one element in the design of the house that often fails if it is not closed with something. It's about the porch. An open porch is often found in private housing construction. This is especially true for small houses and cottages. But many developers, even at the design stage of their home, are trying to make sure that their porch is under reliable protection.

Someone arranges a visor over it, someone builds a whole canopy. By the way, such a complex is called a covered porch. It is protected from above, but open around the entire perimeter, so it still cannot be saved from moisture. Therefore, for those who are going to build a private house, we recommend that you think about a structure that is protected from all sides. This so-called closed porch. In fact, this is a finished room or vestibule, which can be heated or not, everything is at the discretion of the customer. Both options are pictured below.

The interior of the closed porch is also chosen at the request of the owner of the house, taking into account the recommendations of the designers. But the outer side of the extension has its own characteristics, both structural and design.

Features of the roof structure of the closed porch

It is necessary to start talking about a closed porch from the roof. Why?

Firstly, it is the protective part of the structure, which is responsible for the non-penetration of natural loads into the premises.
Secondly, it is, in fact, a continuation of the roof of the house itself. Therefore, the requirements for the roof of the porch are quite stringent.
Thirdly, as with all building structures, there are strength requirements for the roof of the porch.

For the first position, you can say this. There are a huge number of roofing materials that are used today in the construction of roofs, large and small. But since the closed porch of the house is small room, that is, the ability to use lightweight materials to cover it. For example, flexible tiles.

On the second position. Designers believe that it is necessary to cover the porch (closed) with the same roofing material as the main building itself. As practice shows, this is not always applied in practice. Look at the photo below, where the house is covered with tiles, and the roof of the porch is transparent polycarbonate. Looks very original and airy.

Position number three. Snow and rain loads greatly affect the design of the porch roof. But in modern world, especially in the field of construction, there is no need to use any complex and heavy materials to make the roof, and indeed the entire structure, durable. There is a large number of modern lightweight materials and products that can withstand fairly decent loads. For example, aluminum profiles.

Attention! A closed vestibule is a full-fledged room, albeit a small one, but a room with walls, a ceiling, a floor and a roof.

Therefore, pay attention to the photo below, which shows such a vestibule in the form small house attached to the main building. The entrance of the house is completely closed, but the vestibule itself is equipped with windows and an entrance door. To build it, in addition to the porch itself, it was necessary to build walls, install a door on the entrance and windows on the sides. At the same time, the walls are raised to a certain level.

But the most important thing is that the roof of the closed porch is connected only with the main building, that is, it is fixed on the wall of the house. In fact, this is a separately hanging element, which is not connected with the walls of the porch itself. Windows in this case are not a support, they just simply close the opening between the roof and walls. Therefore, when constructing such a vestibule, it is necessary first of all to take care of fixing the roof. There are many options here, some are complex, some are simple. One option is to install consoles on the facade of the house itself.

Since it has already been said that today lightweight materials can be used to build a closed porch, I would like to focus on glazing systems. Again, we draw your attention to the photo below, where you can see a very beautiful option, glazed on all sides. This is a lightweight design, transparent, so during the day the light on the porch is not needed.

This photo also shows the glass roof. This is one of the options, although this element can be constructed from different materials. The main thing is to carry out the correct installation and fastening. Such a vestibule has one drawback - the glass will have to be cleaned and washed all the time.

As for the northern regions, it is better to build a vestibule in the form of a completely closed room, of course, the entrance is equipped with a door. It is important to use building materials that can withstand low temperatures. Again, we draw your attention to the photo below, where a closed brick vestibule was erected. By the way, not in the color tone of the facade of the house, as the designers recommend. small windows, beautiful door- that's all that is needed.

By the way, this version of the closed porch is very easy to build with your own hands.

How to build a closed porch with your own hands

Let's look at how to build a closed brick vestibule, which is shown in the photo above. We will not delve into all the details of construction, we will be interested in the sequence and some of the nuances.

As with any structure, a foundation will have to be erected for a closed porch. The best option is slab. That is, a foundation pit is dug to the size of the object to a depth of half a meter, which is covered with crushed stone with a layer of up to 20 cm, and with sand on top with a layer of up to 10-15 cm. This pillow is compacted in layers.
A reinforcing frame is installed on top in the form of a lattice of metal reinforcement with diameters of 10-12 mm.
Concrete mortar is poured to the edges of the pit. Concrete must be rammed with a vibrator.

Attention! It is necessary to dry the foundation within 28 days. During this period, the concrete will reach its grade strength.

Now you can build the porch itself with steps. The simplest option is a brick or blocks, which, after the construction of the entire closed structure, will be lined (see photo above). If it is decided to make a porch of concrete, then it is possible to pour the concrete mortar on the filled pillow, laying the armoframe and setting the formwork. That is, in this case, you can do without a foundation.

So, everything is ready to build brick walls. First of all, waterproofing must be applied under the masonry. Do not neglect defensive operations, tambour closed type- this is the first protective barrier on the way to precipitation. The erection itself brick walls produced according to standard technology, which is based on the bandage of blocks. Be sure to leave openings for windows and front door with the installation of jumpers or frames. The entrance is determined based on the width of the porch.

Attention! The walls of the closed porch must be attached to the walls of the building.

Therefore, every five rows of bricks, metal pins from reinforcement must be driven into the facade of the house. The pin must be at least 30 cm long, it must be located between the bricks.

The matter remains behind the roof. As mentioned above, it must be attached to the facade of the main building. But since our porch is built of bricks (a very reliable wall material), it can be installed directly on the walls of a closed porch. Most often, this is a wooden structure, consisting of a supporting tier of timber, which are mounted around the perimeter of the room. By the way, the timber, located at the entrance to the house, is attached to the wall. The rest to the walls of the extension.

If erected shed roof above the porch, then one more such wooden element. The rafters are mounted on which the roofing material is laid. The last stage is the interior decoration. Everything is at the discretion of the customer, although projects in this regard may differ in great originality. By the way, do not forget to hem the ceiling, although you can do without it if the porch is unheated. Before finishing, windows and a door to the entrance are installed, lighting is provided.

As mentioned above, more and more often private developers use latest materials. Polycarbonate is one of them. It is durable, transparent and easy to process (cut, bent), so it is very easy to make a closed porch from it with your own hands. The only thing that needs to be built under it is a wooden or metal structure. The second option is stronger, but more expensive.

What is a porch, why is it and what functions does it perform?

The porch is an extension to the house, which through the steps makes it easier to enter / exit the door. Since the porch usually has a canopy, this is an additional protection for the doorway from the sun, rain and snow.

In addition, the porch acts as a decorative element that makes the exterior of the house complete and its operation convenient.

As a rule, the parameters of the porch are thought out even at the stage of building a house, cottage or cottage. But often the porch is attached to an existing building.

Traditionally, the front porch is built using the same material from which it was built (for example, wood or brick house). The porch can be made of wood, concrete, metal, brick. It is important that the selected material (for steps, cladding, porch trim) is in harmony with the overall design of the house.

Due to the fact that wood is the most popular, as well as affordable and inexpensive material, most often the porch is built from wood. Therefore, we will consider in detail (step by step) how to organize the construction of a wooden porch. Another argument in favor of lumber is the ease of working with wood, which makes it possible to make wooden porch with your own hands.

Wooden porch to a private house - project

Construction begins with the development of a project that takes into account:

Porch types

Porch construction

built-in porch - built together with the house, has a common foundation with it;

attached (attached porch) - completed during the operation of the house.

Material for porches in a private house

wood;
concrete;
metal (forging, steel, iron);
brick (stone).

Methods for arranging a wooden porch

Implementation is possible in two versions:

This method is simpler and consists in the fact that a wooden box (or a porch frame made of metal profile), on which steps are installed.

This option is also more budgetary, it can be implemented at any stage of construction or operation of the house. A closed wooden porch makes it possible to hide all the flaws that arise during the construction phase;

The peculiarity of this method is that the base frame is prepared only for the lower part of the kosour / string, and the upper one rests on beams or a floor slab. This way of building a porch gives more opportunities for the implementation of original solutions.

How to make a wooden porch with your own hands without mistakes

Before we tell you how to build a wooden porch, we will describe the main mistakes that novice craftsmen may encounter.

stylistic mistakes. Dimensions, appearance, the material of the porch should be in harmony with the general appearance of the building (house design);

errors in the size of the porch. The porch should be proportional to the main building;

measurement errors. Each parameter is measured several times and plotted on the diagram;>
Note. Professionals advise putting on the diagram not only the dimensions of the porch, wooden frame, but also other parameters: the size of the doorway, the distance from the porch to plants or protruding decorative elements. This information is useful, if necessary, correct the drawing of the porch.
waste of material. Eliminated by careful planning.

ignoring the requirements for structural strength. The porch is the most exploited part of the building. In addition, it is exposed to external factors, which means that the material must be chosen with a margin of safety and taking into account the dimensions of the porch;

provide additional protection to the wooden porch. Untreated wood gradually loses its properties, therefore it needs protection and constant care;
Note. Both open parts of the structure and load-bearing parts need protection, i.e. those that are placed in the ground or rest on a foundation.

dissociation of the foundations of the house and the porch (on different (separate) foundations) will lead to uneven shrinkage of the porch and the appearance of a crack between the elements. To avoid this, the threshold installed at the junction of the porch to the house will allow. Or setting the threshold without a march, with the first step 150-170 mm below the threshold. But this is fraught with injuries, because, leaving the door, the user is forced to go down;

the absence of a foundation leads to the fact that the porch "floats" under the influence of soil displacement (shear);

door jamming (blocking, jamming). Occurs due to geological changes (frozen soil is able to raise the porch a couple of centimeters).

How to build a porch in the house

Porch material

To make a beautiful wooden porch you will need building material:

for supports, a beam with a section of 100x200 mm is suitable. The size depends on the type of porch, the expected load, the number of supports, etc. When choosing wood for supports, it is better to give preference to larch or pine, due to the presence of resins, they withstand all-season operating conditions well;

for the entrance platform from the steps, you can use a board with a thickness of 30-50 mm;

finished balusters and railings. Or timber and rail for their manufacture. The dimensions of the lumber depend on the parameters of the future product.

solutions, compositions and impregnations for wood protection;

cement mortar (concrete);

Note. The use of 50 mm boards both on the supports and on the steps will avoid calculation errors, reduce waste and, in general, use lumber more rationally.

Drawing of a wooden porch

Even a simple (typical) drawing, drawn by yourself, will help to avoid difficulties in its construction.

The drawing of the porch must contain the data:

porch appearance. It makes it possible to visualize the final view of the structure;

porch width - should be one and a half times wider than the doorway (you can calculate how wide the porch should be in this way: multiply 1.5 by the width of the door, this will be the minimum allowable width). This width will allow you to open the door while on the porch platform;

the width of the stairs to the porch (flight of stairs) - must be at least 700 mm. Otherwise, there will be difficulties in moving people and objects along the steps;

the location of the platform (flooring) of the porch. The floor of the porch should be 30-50 mm below the threshold (doorway). The porch platform lowered down will prevent the doors from blocking due to snow or raising the porch structure;

the angle of the porch;

Note. Professionals advise making the slope of the porch and steps 2-3 ° to avoid water accumulation. An alternative would be to install deck boards with a gap of 2-3 mm.

foundation. Types, depth of laying, characteristics of the soil under it;

the number and size of steps of the porch. The standard recommends adhering to the following dimensions of steps: height - 170-180 mm, step depth (tread) - 300-350 mm. It is desirable that the number of steps be odd. Such dimensions will make the movement on the steps comfortable;

the presence and place of installation of the fence (balusters and railings).

Note. In construction practice, there are no norms and rules governing the parameters of the porch. The recommendations concern only the parameters of the steps.

A drawing of a wooden porch, as a good example:

Scheme of a wooden porch

It is convenient to work when the scheme of the wooden porch is made on a large sheet of paper and is always in front of your eyes.

A good alternative would be a life-size cardboard template. A paper template is indispensable in the manufacture of a flight of stairs on a bowstring.

Foundation under the porch of the house

Properly selected and poured foundation for a wooden porch is the key to its strength and durability.

A wooden staircase to the porch can be installed without a foundation. But its filling will avoid the displacement of the porch due to seasonal movement of the soil.

When building a porch, you can choose one of the following types of foundation:

Columnar. Good for lightweight construction. The number of support pillars depends on the size of the porch.

Slab. Structurally, it is monolithic slab from concrete. Designed for heavy (massive) structures. The slab foundation in most cases does not need to be tied to the foundation of the main structure (house).

Tape. It has a significant margin of safety, while requiring less material costs. A connection with the foundation of the house is required.

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What is the best foundation for a porch?

Some users recommend equipping a strip foundation for the porch. In this case, the likelihood of a discrepancy between the porch and the house is eliminated, as when using a columnar one. And also the consumption of material is reduced, in comparison with slab. The complexity of arranging this type of foundation is that it needs to be tied to the house.

How to tie (tie) the foundation of the porch and the house?

First of all, the adjacent foundations of the porch and the house must have a single depth.

It is better not to fill the place of attachment (fastening, connection) of the foundations immediately, but leave a technical gap (a gap of 20-30 cm), in which there will be connecting elements (studs, reinforcement).

In the old foundation of the house, holes are drilled at a distance of 50-60 mm and studs with expanding anchors are hammered. From the new porch foundation, make a reinforcement tap to these studs. Simply wired (do not twist or weld).

After the new foundation "settles" (stands) for a year (or at least winter), preferably under load, you can connect the reinforcement (tie, twist, weld). Pour the bond with concrete mortar.

The diagram below shows how to make a wooden porch with the foundation tied to the house.

What is the depth of the foundation under the porch

The depth of the foundation for the porch should correspond to the depth of the foundation of the house and is below.

A strip foundation is definitely a great solution for building a porch. However, not everyone needs a massive structure. After all, most of the flights of stairs of the porch are built using stringers or bowstrings. In this case, it is not necessary to fill in a strip foundation, but to give preference to a pile or column foundation. Equipping such a foundation, you need to make concrete "cushions" for the supports and the base of the stringer / bowstring.

The method of constructing a concrete cushion is shown in the diagram.

How to build a wooden porch for a house

Consider the technology of erecting porches on pillars (piles, supports, beams) made of wood.

The construction of a porch on a foundation in the form of a support cushion for pillars (support pedestals) will be justified only if a number of rules are followed:

the base of the kosour should rest against the waterproofing laid between the foundation and the wood of the kosour;

for supports it is better to take coniferous wood, it is preferable in conditions of high humidity;

Advice. When choosing lumber for a support, it is better to give preference not to a 100x100 mm beam, but to two 50x100 boards fastened together.

the wood of the supports should be treated with an antiseptic;

Note. The support should be processed to a height of 150-200 mm from the soil level. In this case, it is undesirable to use only It prevents the entry of air, and the process of wood decay begins from the inside. It is better to use drying oil or used engine oil.

installation depth of supports at least 800 mm;

the wider and more massive the structure, the more supports should be;

after the concrete with which the supports are poured dries, you need to check their height. Correct height difference;

Note. When making a wooden porch, it is necessary to consider waterproofing and drainage system. This will avoid distortion of the porch structure.

It is worth noting that the fundamental difference in how to build a porch to wooden house or brick, no. It is important to make an informed choice of the type of foundation and, if necessary, correctly bind it to the foundation of the house.

Porch decking and step installation

User opinions differ on this issue. Some advise to fit the flooring boards as closely as possible to each other in order to prevent the appearance of cracks characteristic of dry wood, as well as to make a slope of 1.5-2 ° allowing water to flow calmly from the flooring.

Others recommend leaving a gap of 2-3 mm so that water flows down unhindered. At the same time, they argue that these gaps do not entail the risk of injury when walking on the flooring (except for stilettos). Wooden steps for the porch - you can buy ready-made or make your own. If selected last option, the detailed description is given below.

How to make steps for a wooden porch

Steps are installed, starting from the lower edge of the kosour / bowstring. Fastening is carried out using self-tapping screws, which must be sunk into the wood to avoid injury.

First, the riser is mounted, then the step. This is due to the fact that it is easier to maintain dimensions.

When arranging a ladder on a stringer, the steps are attached to it. Options for attaching steps to the bowstring are shown in the diagram.

Wooden porch railing

It is important to note that if there are more than 3 steps at the flight of stairs, it is desirable to equip it with a fence. Porch fencing can be metal (forged, stainless steel), wood, brick, stone (or concrete). Wooden railings for the porch can become not only a guarantee of the safety of movement, but also an additional decoration.

Recommendation. Provide safety elements - anti-slip coating on the steps of the porch (non-slip, anti-slip, rubber, rubber coating, tile, rug). After all, frozen moisture (icing) makes movement on them dangerous.

With the question of how to make a wooden porch sorted out, now it is important to learn how to extend the period of its operation.

How to protect a wooden porch - maintenance

A canopy over the porch will protect the wooden steps and the structure as a whole from the effects of external factors (from the sun, snow and rain). A wooden canopy over the porch will look especially good. wooden house. For buildings made of other materials (for example, for a stone house), polycarbonate, corrugated board, tiles or others are suitable. roofing materials. The visor can be made on racks or without them. The main thing is that the visor supports do not interfere with movement.

Wood processing is divided into pre-operational and operational. The first one involves applying special formulations before construction of the porch begins. The composition of the solutions will reduce the tendency of wood to rot, warp, dry out, etc. And the second - will make it possible to preserve the original appearance of the structure. Such processing can include painting, waxing or varnishing.

Wood porch painting

pine wood needs to be opened (coated) with paint in several layers and periodically updated layer;

before applying the paint, you need to open (treat, impregnate) the wood with a primer;
Advice. The primer will retain the properties of the wood, but the surface will need to be painted every 3-6 years. Without impregnation, the paint will last up to 10 years, but the properties of the tree will deteriorate significantly.

covering pine with transparent compounds is not recommended. Sand and dirt are pressed into soft rock;

larch or hardwood wood can be opened with transparent compounds. The Vermeister Deck.Oil impregnation oil has proven to be excellent;

when choosing how to paint a wooden porch on the street, you need to know that the compositions for coating wood outside and inside the house may differ. To paint a wooden porch from the street (outside), use the following paints, enamels:

oily (due to the pungent odor, they are gradually losing popularity);

water-based (need to be constantly updated);

alkyd (resistant to moisture and mechanical abrasion);

polyurethane (used mainly in industrial conditions);

reactive (consist of two components, their distribution is limited by high cost and short time for application after mixing the components).

each update of the coating on wood is carried out only after cleaning the surface from the previous layer of old paint.

How to attach a wooden porch - video

Compliance with the steps listed above will allow you to create a beautiful, reliable and functional wooden porch with your own hands.

The porch is a functionally significant element of the architectural ensemble country house, which, in addition to its practical purpose, performs an aesthetic function, emphasizing the beauty of the entire building. Acting as the front part of the building, the porch of a private house can tell a lot about its owner: about his tastes, attitude towards his site, material wealth. That is why many of us try to design the facade of the house so that it stands out from the others. And even if at the construction stage the owner does not have the opportunity to attach a beautiful wooden porch to the house, he can always realize what he wants after a while.

The porch of a wooden house is an extension in front of the entrance to the building, which performs the function of transition from ground level to floor level.

Since the height difference between the ground and the floor often reaches from 50 to 200 or even more centimeters, the porch is equipped with a staircase laid out from the steps.

The practical function of the porch is also that wooden outbuilding designed to protect the front entrance of the house from snow and rain. Therefore, the platform adjacent to the front door is also equipped with a canopy. Depending on the shape and purpose, the porch may have one of the design options, consider some of them.

Option # 1 - outdoor area on the steps

A compact platform with steps adjacent to it is an excellent addition to the architectural ensemble of a one- and two-story wooden house of small size.

Option # 2 - a platform with partially closed walls

When arranging a porch located on a small elevation, low fences perform a protective function, protecting against falls and possible injuries.

On the porch, the height of which does not exceed half a meter, such railings and partially closed walls act more as a decorative design.

Option # 3 - closed porch

Glazed porch owners country houses most often they equip if they have the opportunity to build a more spacious area at the entrance.

The space of such a porch is a veranda furnished with comfortable garden furniture, allows you to receive guests and enjoy a pleasant outdoor recreation

Self-construction of a wooden porch

Before proceeding with the construction of the porch to the house, it is important to determine not only the size of the structure, but also consider the presence of steps, the height of the handrails and general form porch.

A detailed project of the future structure, or at least a drawing of the porch, will allow you to visually draw up the idea and calculate the required amount of material

When designing a structure, a number of points should be considered:

The width of the porch area must be at least one and a half width of the main entrance. The porch is located on the same level as the first floor of the building. In this case, a margin of 5 cm from the level of the porch platform for the front door should be provided. This will allow you to avoid difficulties in the future in case of surface deformation. wooden platform exposed to moisture when opening the front door. After all, according to fire safety requirements, the front door should open only outward.
The number of steps is calculated with a reference to the fact that when climbing, a person steps onto the porch platform leading to the front door with the foot with which he started moving. When arranging the porch in country house usually do three, five and seven steps. Optimal size steps: height 15-20 cm, and depth 30 cm.
Wooden steps leading to the porch should be placed at a slight slope of a few degrees. This will prevent stagnation of puddles after rain or ice melt during the cold season.
It is desirable to provide for the arrangement of a canopy that protects the main entrance from precipitation. The presence of fences and railings will facilitate the ascent and descent of the stairs, which is especially important in winter period when the surface is covered with a crust of ice. From the point of view of ergonomics, the most comfortable railing height for a person is 80-100 cm.
During the construction of the porch, it should also be taken into account that when attaching an extension to a monolithic building, it is highly undesirable to connect the building structures "tightly". This is due to the fact that the house and the porch, having different weights, create different shrinkage. This can cause cracks and deformations at the joints.

Stage # 2 - preparation of materials and construction of the base

For the manufacture of a wooden porch, materials will be required:

A bar with a section of 100x200 mm for the installation of support pillars;
Boards 30 mm thick for arranging the platform and steps;
Rails with a section of 50 mm for side posts and railings;
Antiseptics for wood surface treatment;
cement mortar.

From construction tools should be prepared:

Saw or jigsaw;
A hammer;
Level;
Screwdriver;
Fastening materials (nails, self-tapping screws);
Shovel.

The construction of any building structure begins with laying the foundation.

The best option for laying a reliable and durable support for the construction of a wooden porch to the house is the construction of a pile foundation

Unlike traditional concrete foundation types, a pile foundation does not require large financial costs for construction. In addition, it is quite simple to install: any owner who has basic construction skills can build a pile foundation.

Wooden beams intended for supports should be treated before installation. This helps to prevent wood decay and extend the life of the supporting structure. In the places where the supports are installed, we dig holes 80 cm deep, the bottom of which is lined with a sand and gravel "cushion".

Having leveled the base, we install the support posts vertically, align them according to the level, check the height, and only after that we fill cement mortar

The height of the piles should be calculated taking into account the fact that even after the platform has laid on them, the distance to the door remains at least 5 cm.

Having poured vertically installed support pillars with cement mortar, we wait for it to dry completely. Only after that we fix the extreme row of support posts to the wall of the house with the help of self-tapping screws. This will significantly increase the strength of the structure. The logs are laid horizontally directly on the supporting pillars.

Stage # 3 - making a stringer and installing steps

To equip the flight of stairs, you will need to make a special inclined board - a kosour or a bowstring.

The flight of stairs can have two design options: with embedded steps or with cut ledges

Using a special triangular pattern, we make recesses for the bowstring. You can make such a template yourself by cutting out a blank from thick cardboard. One of the sides of the pattern corresponds to the horizontal part of the future steps - the tread, and the second to the vertical - the riser. The number of steps depends on the size of the porch area and the expected load that they will have to withstand.

Having calculated the required number and size of steps, we mark the profile of the future bowstring on the board. As a basis for making a bowstring, it is better to use unedged lumber, which is an order of magnitude wider than ordinary edged boards.

To secure the lower part of the bowstring, it is necessary to pour a concrete support platform. To protect the lower stage from rising steam from the ground top layer it is desirable to lay a vapor barrier.

At this stage of construction, it is also necessary to provide for a “cushion” device to remove excess moisture.

Having filled the supporting platform with cement mortar, we wait for the base to dry completely and only after that we proceed to the installation of the bowstring. We fix them on the supports using self-tapping screws or nails. The distance between the bowstrings should not exceed one and a half meters.

Stage #4 - assembly of a wooden structure

Finished kosour by sawing, or using the "thorn-groove" method, we attach to the lags of the site. To do this, we fix the boards with grooves to the areal beam so that subsequently the spikes of the bowstrings are inserted into the grooves of the board.

After that, we proceed to the installation of the wooden floor of the site. When laying boards, it is desirable to fit them as closely as possible to each other. This will further avoid the formation of large gaps in the process of drying the wood.

The final step in the assembly of a wooden porch is the installation of steps and risers.

We start laying from the bottom step, performing fastening using the “thorn-groove” method and additionally fixing them with self-tapping screws. First we fix the riser, and then tread on it.

The porch is almost ready. It remains only to make a railing and equip a canopy. To give the structure a more attractive and complete look, it is enough to cover the surface with varnish or paint.

Video clips with examples of a porch device

To choose the right porch design for a private house, you need to evaluate 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 like in terms of its shape, materials and finishes with examples of 40 photos.

Porch in a private house - beautiful options with photos

The size and shape of the porch to the house, as a rule, are dictated architectural features and the size of the building itself, as well as the personal preferences of its owners. In particular, designers agree that the canopy and porch railing 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 forged balconies or grilles for windows, then at the same time take care of 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 the avoidance of these general rules. But first, let's look at the main design options for the porch:

Open - the most common type of entrance to the house; it can have a visor and railings, as well as be decorated with decor that is brought into the house in winter;
Closed - has transparent or translucent walls made of glass, polycarbonate or a simple mosquito net; designed to decorate the entrance to the house, rest at any time of the year or use as a preliminary hallway;
Hinged - made when a private house has a basement or when its need is justified by the landscape around the building; its design is often similar to a balcony;
Porch-terrace - an extended version of the porch, used for outdoor recreation;
The shape of the protrusion: rounded and rectangular.

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 from 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!

Wooden porch to the house - ecology and comfort

The most common option today is wooden porch decks, which are installed on a concrete, brick, or metal base. In 80% of cases, a wooden porch is made from pine, as the most common and cheapest material. With proper sealing, varnishing, and painting, your wood porch will look good for many years to come. In the following photos you will see options on how to make a porch for a private house made of wood.

Concrete porch - strength and variety

Concrete is the cheapest, most versatile and reliable material to make a porch. Firstly, the concrete porch is monolithic and does not loosen over time, as happens with wooden structures. Secondly, it is easy to repair and decorate 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. AT modern houses with wood, brick and siding facades, it is often left uncoated to bring out the color and texture of the walls and environment. We look at the photo, what a concrete porch might look like.

Brick porch - reliability and unpretentiousness

A brick porch will be more expensive, but also a very attractive and reliable solution for a private house. Its installation will take quite a lot of time and labor, however, in long term it will fully pay off due to its unpretentiousness in care. Note that quite often a brick porch has a concrete base and / or a step cover.

Chic stone porch - an expressive classic

Natural stone is very strong, durable and beautiful material for decorating the porch. There are many various kinds stone, some of which are used to create the foundation, others - to decorative finishes. Accordingly, the first of them are more expensive and reliable than others. In general, any stone resists well to any weather conditions and does not require Maintenance for a long time.

Wrought iron finish and metal porch

As a rule, a metal or forged porch means decorative elements porches - 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 that such a metal porch has are high strength and durability. The only point: you will have to spend extra money on its painting and anti-corrosion treatment. In addition, the metal floor is rather cold, which is why this material is not used for terraces intended for relaxation. In them, a metal base is covered with wood or a concrete base is used.

Finishing the porch of the house with tiles and polycarbonate

Tiles can be installed on a concrete and brick porch when it is necessary to increase its attractiveness or equip it with a recreation area. Modern Choice tiles allows you to find very stylish models with wood, stone and other effects. Clinker outdoor porch tiles and bright tile designs with patterns in Moroccan and geometric styles are especially popular today.

Visor over the porch made of polycarbonate

Polycarbonate is an inexpensive, very flexible and lightweight material that is used to decorate the walls and canopies over the porch. Usually it is mounted on a metal base and pasted over with a sun-protection film. The most economical and easiest way to create a canopy over the porch of a private house from all available for 2016! And it looks good:

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Beautiful porch for a private house - 40 photos updated: May 31, 2018 by: Margarita Glushko