Projects of houses with a balcony and a terrace in recent times are increasingly chosen by developers due to their functionality and attractive appearance. A terrace is often used to create a seating area that connects the land and the building. In combination with a balcony, such a house acquires a unique image.

Terrace or veranda?

Since the device of a terrace allows creating additional space for recreation and housing at relatively low construction costs, different types this architectural element. In fact, the terrace is an open deck on a previously prepared ground. It can be either attached to the house or be separate from it.

The terrace can be configured different elements... In addition to the flooring itself, it may include a fence and a covering. In different projects, the roof covers both the entire terrace area and part of it. The same is with the fence: it may not exist at all, or only part of the site is fenced off.

In addition to the terrace, in wooden houses verandas are also arranged in our projects. The project of a house from a bar with a balcony and a veranda has the same positive characteristics as similar projects with open areas. What is the difference between a veranda and a terrace? The veranda is an unheated room that is located within the house. A roof and glazing are arranged for it and, besides the lack of heating, it is no different from other rooms and can be used for any purpose.

We suggest you take a look at the photo of the projects of the house with a balcony and a terrace and choose the one that suits you best.

Frame houses with balconies and terraces allow residents of megalopolises to fulfill their dream of country life in a short time and at low cost. At first glance, it may seem that the terrace is optional at all, but can you just imagine how delightful it is to spend summer evenings wrapped in a cozy blanket, forgetting for a while about your everyday routine? Lots of construction firms represent different house designs. The customer simply chooses and after a while receives a ready frame house with balcony and terrace.

Such a project is the perfect way to get comfortable housing for permanent residence! The balcony and terrace expand the boundaries, giving the owners of the house more space for a pleasant pastime. Such a house can be used exclusively as an option for a summer vacation, and as a house for permanent housing. Due to the affordable cost, the most common project frame house with a balcony and a terrace is 6x6 meters.
A frame house is sheathed on both sides with boards or panels, insulation is placed between or from the outside to save internal space. Basically, the frame is made of wood, and mineral wool is used for thermal insulation.

Construction technologies

In the construction market, the following technologies for construction are more in demand:

• Frame-panel. When using this technology, the material is first mounted and then insulated. All construction works will have to be done in stages, but there is a chance to meet a smaller amount.
• Frame-panel board. Here, the fabrication of the frame and construction is carried out according to the pre-prepared design documentation. Insulation is immediately laid in special shields that sheathe the building with and transported to the construction site ready-made.

Choosing a ladder to a frame house

It is still worth choosing suitable ladders at the moment of project development, and more attention is required to this detail. It is very important to do right choiceso that the house is well protected from water. This is especially true for those who live in rainy and northern regions.

There are some points to pay special attention to when choosing:

1. To choose the right type of drain, you need to take into account the type of roof of the house and waterproofing, as well as the material of the drain pipe.
2. We need to figure out the catchment area. Be sure to consider the expected amount of water and the possibility of the drain.
3. Also, the drain must correspond to the material used for waterproofing.
4. If the project provides for a parapet, then it is worth taking care of removing water. Excessive water in the drain endangers the roof. In addition, rainwater must be discharged exclusively into a special storm sewer. If you drain water into a regular sewer, then you need to find a drain with a device against foreign odors.

It is also worth considering additional devices for water drainage: special elements for water accumulation, drainage rings, and so on. This will help provide better water protection. In the process of choosing this important element, it is best to ask a professional for advice.

Why is a terrace board being laid on the balcony?

Balcony – a good place for relaxation, so it is important to create coziness and comfort there. One of the most important elements in creating the interior is high-quality flooring. There are materials familiar to everyone: laminate, wood or tile. Laminate and wood covering they look very stylish, but, unfortunately, they belong to short-lived materials, since they deteriorate with frequent contact with water. The tiles are more stable, but they are heavier and react much more strongly to changing temperatures.
A good solution in such a situation would be a decking. It contains a polymer that makes the material resistant to moisture and sudden temperature changes.

Pros of a terrace covering:

• Long service life;
• High strength indicators;
• A wide range of designs allows you to choose a floor covering taking into account the overall style of the exterior;
• Easy installation;
• Due to the special surface treatment, they are not susceptible to the formation of fungus, mold and harmful insects.

Terrace boards guarantee the owners of the house a cozy and stylish interior that will delight them for many years.

Designing a house with a balcony

Now on the market you can find a variety of projects two-story houses... Basically, beautiful and functional projects are offered, combining quality materials, convenient layout and adequate designs.

Differences between terrace and balcony

Customers are often confused about the names of the balcony and terrace. This is quite important, therefore, it should be said about the differences between these two types of premises. Naming confusion can affect both the design and the value of a home, ultimately.

Terrace - either an open or glazed area, always attached to the house. The terrace is mainly made on the ground floor due to the fact that the structure has an impressive weight. In theory, both the balcony and the terrace are used during the warmer months, but in practice, thanks to the wide range of glazing materials, the space can be suitable for all weather conditions. If the owner of the house does not lack space, then the balcony and terrace can remain premises for the summer, but their glazing will help create additional sound insulation in the house and partially protect against drafts. Also, the decision on the glazing of the terrace is often influenced by the geographical latitude. Most often, people living in the southern regions prefer to leave the terraces open, but those living in the northern regions carefully consider the issue of terrace insulation.

Balcony Is a platform installed on beams protruding from the wall. Unlike a terrace, a balcony is rarely made on the first floor of a house. Also, if there is both a terrace and a balcony in the house, the second is often assigned a purely economic function, while the terrace becomes a place of relaxation, since it has a large area.

Nowadays houses with balconies and terraces are widespread. Many construction companies present similar projects in which every detail is taken into account. Naturally, a professional can change some of the details of the project in accordance with the wishes and needs of the customer, so it is worthwhile to carefully study the range of materials on the market in order to be able to create your dream home.

To improve appearance of a private house and at the same time acquiring a useful area allows a balcony above the veranda, attached on the selected side. This type of extension is immediately introduced into the project or erected years later. Arrangement of a terrace with a balcony is a more summer option, but it has its own architectural advantages and for universal use.

Veranda and balcony are attached, as a rule, from the side of the yard

If the house is located with a facade close to the street, then a veranda with a balcony with its own hands is attached, as a rule, from the side of the courtyard, garden. Planning the construction at the same time as the main building makes it easier to make a balcony for yourself, allows you to build on a common foundation, to make a protruding canopy from a floor slab.

Separate construction involves first determining the type of foundation for the veranda with a balcony, its location to the house with the possibility of passage from the rooms. If there is no need to punch an opening in the main walls, the ascent to the balcony takes place via an external staircase.

Open terraces are a well-equipped area on any level of the house (porch, second floor, roof). It can be located under the balcony at ground level (slab) or rise above it on a specially equipped foundation. The main ones are the design issues of facing the supports under the balcony in combination with the house itself.

Legal nuances

In order for an extension with a veranda with a balcony to the house on one side not to be considered an illegal construction, it is necessary, according to Federal Law RF (Art. 25) "On architectural activity in the RF":

1. send the project to the chief architect of the city / district;
2. submit an application with the attachment of documents of land ownership;
3. register a house with changes in architectural forms.

How to make a foundation

The type of foundation will depend on two fundamental points:

• weight of the structure;
• the condition of the soil under the selected site.

Most often, verandas are lightweight timber frame structures. This is due to the following reasons:

• relatively low weight;
• low sag deformation, which allows you to put fewer points of support than a steel beam;
• small thermal expansion;
• long service life (when treated with protective compounds).

A massive extension is sometimes placed on strip foundation, but the best option would be one of the types of pile foundations.

On a stable dry soil, the local area, previously covered with concrete, they manage with adjustable supports, which are placed under the verandah logs. Their bearing capacity (1 ton), the design adapted to adjustment, makes it possible to set the horizontal plane even in the presence of some unevenness of the soil.

On the same basis, they are used to raise the platform on required level expanded clay concrete blocks, concrete cushions. They are positioned at the reference points with a step of 0.4 - 0.5 m. Condition - the block must be solid, concrete with moisture-resistant additives.

If the soil is heaving or mobile, a pile and columnar type of foundation is used. The pile can be screwed in ( easy way) or laid out from bricks, blocks, rubble stone, asbestos-cement pipes with concrete pouring.

Given the lightness of the design of the terrace and the balcony above it, the number of pillars can be reduced by supporting the platform on the foundation of the main building. This decision must be confirmed by calculation. Otherwise, maintain a distance of at least 3 cm.

We go higher

The frame structure of the floors of the future veranda is laid on the prepared base. At this stage, columns are erected to support the balcony above the terrace (brick, wood, steel). Steel beams are connected to heads on piles, or they are poured with concrete along with the foundation. Brick columns are laid out as a continuation of the underground part of the column.

In concrete structures, the installation sites of the necessary embedded elements are determined in advance before starting work.

The timber is laid on piles and fixed with anchor bolts. The bottom belt should be firmly attached to the base. The frame structure can directly rest on the supports, or it may be necessary to additionally tie the piles (with a significant height or area). For tips on how to make your own veranda, see here:

The rest of the vertical sheathing elements will be lighter, not performing load-bearing functions. They will get the wind load on the glazing and their own weight. Wood, aluminum, plastic, glass are chosen as materials for cladding. They are fastened together for rigidity with metal corners.

The rafters are fixed to the support pillars with self-tapping screws (nails). For strapping, a girder is attached to the wall of the building. The roof slope is led from it with a level decrease of 0.15 cm to the cut. Racks for balcony railings are released higher. Roofing material is being laid.

The balcony railing is made 0.9 m high. Logs are attached to the railing under the flooring. It falls on them batten... From above, the railing is closed with handrails. In addition to wood, it can be modern weather-resistant materials (plastic, anodized aluminum, stainless steel).

Lightweight construction materials

The budget version of the balcony can be made like an openwork wooden veranda with a used roof. For this you need:

• frame beam 4 m long with a facet of 10 × 10 cm;
• logs of the floor and balcony - timber 10 × 50 cm, 4 m;
• flooring board, thickness 4 cm;
• timber on the railing 5 × 5 cm;
• material that will go to the roof device (corrugated board, metal tiles, ondulin);
• impregnation for wood.

First, you need to attach the longitudinal beam to the wall of the house so that it is 5-10 cm below the upper edge of the floor, this will protect against water entering the house during rain or snow melting. It is necessary to fasten it rigidly, because the main load will have to be here. Support beams are placed parallel to the wall at the desired distance. A transverse bar is attached on top. Between 2 longitudinal beams, a transverse board with a thickness of 5 cm is laid, the distance between them does not exceed 0.5 m. Having made such a preparation of the frame, they begin to remove all sides, and, if necessary, the roof. See this video for details:

For the roof over the balcony, it is better to use the material that lies on the main part of the building. If for some reason this cannot be done, a visor made of lightweight polycarbonate would be a good solution. It will not require the manufacture of capital load-bearing structures and will not create a large load.

The veranda with a covered glazed inner area looks modern and stylish. For this, glass sliding panels are produced. If necessary, they easily slide to the side, opening access to air and light.