A veranda is a room attached to the front or side of a house, used as a small living room or garden in winter. It can be closed or open and is generally composed of glass or semi-gloss walls. The installation of a veranda can be done during the construction of the main house or later as part of the extension work. But what are the advantages of a veranda? And what type of veranda is best for you? This article will give you some insight into the subject.

Why Should You Choose To Install a Veranda?

First of all, a veranda, which is an opening on the outside, will allow you to acquire additional space in your house. Indeed, a veranda is a solution to compensate for the narrowness of your house or to obtain additional space. It is a room in its own right, which you can use as a living room, kitchen, dining room, or garden.

Secondly, a veranda can insulate you from thermal discomfort and serve as a living room for all seasons of the year. In other words, a veranda well installed with a roof and adequate materials will protect you not only from the cold in winter, thanks to the double glazing, but also from the heat in summer, through several types of solar protections (sunshades or awnings).

Moreover, a veranda is very aesthetic for the exterior of your house, thanks to the glazing style, the decoration offered by the covering materials, the color, and the geometric shape of the profiles used. It blends easily with any existing architecture.

In addition, a veranda will allow you to access a healthy space and natural light, as it will enable the outside light to enter your room due to the glass walls. It will also offer you a certain serenity, especially if you are a nature lover, since it gives you a view of the outside, for example, a breathtaking view of your garden.

In addition, you have several veranda styles, materials, and means of veranda insulation at your disposal, depending on your budget.

What Are the Different Types of Verandas?

There are, in general, 5 different types of verandas, depending on the material used. We will list them successively from the least expensive to the most expensive.

First of all, the PVC veranda is the cheapest type of veranda, and it requires only a minimum of maintenance. PVC is a very efficient material in terms of thermal insulation, and you can choose from a variety of colors and shapes. However, it is the least durable material, as it is not very resistant compared to other materials.

The second is the aluminum porch, which is very popular at the moment. The strength of aluminum lies in its lightness and resistance. The aluminum porch also offers a wide variety of shapes and colors. However, its resistance to temperature variations leaves something to be desired because, for more efficiency, the model with thermal bridges is required.

Thirdly, the wooden veranda is highly valued for its ease of adaptation to any environment and its thermal resistance. However, wood requires various treatments (against insects, for example) for more durability.

Fourthly, the wrought-iron veranda, which adapts to all architectural styles, modern or traditional. Wrought iron is the most expensive and resistant material, but it requires treatment against corrosion.

Then, you can choose the mixed veranda. It represents the mixture of some, such as wood and aluminum, or all the above materials.

Who Can Install Your Veranda?

You can install your veranda yourself by choosing a veranda in kit.

However, to save time and aesthetics, contact certified carpenters. They will accompany you from the design, through the manufacturing, to the installation of your custom-made veranda, at interesting prices.