VERANDAHTIMBER

Susie and Sam’s verandah helps keep their house cool in summer and warm in winter

COOL FEATURE

The verandah has been designed to provide shade on warm days so that the internal spaces don’t overheat.

‘We knew how deep the verandah should be to provide shade for the big windows downstairs. The plank widths allowed us to control the detailing on the corners too,’ explains Jonathan.

EXTRA SPACE

A well-planned out, protected, external shaded area can provide an extended living space and is great for alfresco dining. It’s also an extension of the play area for the children on a rainy day.

MATERIALS

The timber is untreated half lap Siberian larch from Vastern Timber. As it is protected from the elements it won’t suffer from water marking. It costs around £75sq m for untreated versions.