For the construction of verandas they are used various materials, including polycarbonate. Polycarbonate verandas attached to the house are practical and functional buildings that all owners of private households want to have.

Availability garden territory requires considerable physical effort from the owner. People living in country cottages, in the evening they feel tired after garden work and other concerns related to the care of the site, so the veranda becomes ideal place for relax.

But the veranda will not appear on its own; it needs to be built. One of the best materials polycarbonate is used for the construction of verandas; it produces comfortable extensions that are distinguished by their original appearance.

Veranda open type made of polycarbonate, attached to a household, has several advantages:

• protects against dust and precipitation;
• opens a good overview;
• combines comfort with aesthetics.

Polycarbonate extensions can be made in different styles: fusion, oriental, classic. Verandas look especially impressive when decorated with ornamental plants.

On a note! Large shrubs and other tall plants can serve as walls for an open polycarbonate extension. In such verandas, only the roof is designed from polymers.

Polycarbonate is the best solution for a veranda roof

Main advantages of use polycarbonate sheets in the construction of veranda-type extensions:

The frame of the veranda can be made of wood, and polycarbonate can be used for cladding.

An excellent solution would be to locate the veranda next to the pool: you will create a very nice and cozy place to relax.

In addition to the listed advantages, extensions from polymer material They also look very presentable. Polycarbonate is easy to work with and is affordable, which is why many private homeowners are building two extensions. One veranda can be located close to the main entrance, and the other - with reverse side cottage - used for barbecue.

Polycarbonate veranda projects

Before constructing a polycarbonate veranda, you should prepare a construction project.

Polycarbonate verandas can have an arched, rectangular or rounded configuration. The structure can be built-in, attached or open.

When choosing a project, be guided by personal preferences, but be sure to take into account the structure of the home, climate, soil characteristics and a number of other factors.

Polycarbonate extensions and open verandas are an excellent option for summer season, but during their construction it is necessary to take care of protection from precipitation, wind and sun. It is not difficult to build such a veranda, and the cost of the finished structure will not hit the budget too much.

For construction polycarbonate veranda it is necessary to design a reliable floor and reinforce the supports with concrete mortar, and then attach the walls and roof to them.

Having properly organized the work, the owner of the house will be able to build an open veranda within a few days. Creating the floor will take most of the time; when using a concrete-based screed, this process will take even longer. Installation of polycarbonate is quick and no special skills are required.

The closed extension has windows and doors - this is how it differs from the open version. Such a veranda can be thermally insulated, thereby increasing its functionality and making it suitable for use in winter period. If polymer sheets were used to build the extension, window openings are not necessary. Sunlight will still penetrate freely inside. Window openings are constructed only if dark or colored material is used.

In a thermally insulated extension closed type It will be cozy even in the winter season.

The built-in extension is planned at the design stage of the home ownership and has a common foundation with the cottage. Several years ago, such structures were standard and looked monotonous, but after polycarbonate appeared, owners of private houses had the opportunity to design polymer structures that had an original appearance. The flexible properties of polycarbonate make it possible to create even round and half-rounded extensions.

The advantage of attached structures is that they can be created after the home is ready. If the cottage was purchased without a veranda, it can be completed later. For such a design, you need to fill a separate base.

Polycarbonate extensions with sliding walls look very unusual.

Configurations and variety of shapes

Verandas and terraces made of polymer material and plastic in an arched configuration look very impressive. The half-rounded transparent roof lets in a large number of light into the room. In winter, such an extension can be used as a greenhouse for growing seedlings. The flexibility of polycarbonate makes it possible to design original arched verandas.

It’s just as easy to build an extension round shape. The disadvantage can only be associated with bulging outer wall, but in such a room it is spacious.

Buildings that have a square shape, along with rectangular ones, have compact dimensions, and the ease of their construction is achieved due to the absence of convex parts.

Extension with sloping roof looks like an iron. This design is always adjacent to the main building and separates the house and the street. The wall of the household serves as a rigid support, which is a significant advantage for such a building. Additional convenience is provided by two entrances to the veranda area: from the room and from the street.

Recommendation: when creating an open-type veranda, care should be taken to ensure that the size of the roof significantly exceeds the floor area. This feature in the design of the building is needed in order to protect the space indoors from heavy rain and dust.

Construction process

How to build a veranda and cover it with polycarbonate sheets with your own hands? This question is relevant for many owners of suburban real estate. Sheathing an extension with polycarbonate is not that difficult; you can handle this task yourself.

The base for the veranda is poured in the standard way, but if it is possible to design the foundation belt type, be sure to use it.

The construction of the foundation is carried out in several successive steps, including:

• trench preparation;
• creation of a sand embankment;
• installation of formwork;
• laying of reinforcement;
• filling concrete mortar.

Considering that the polycarbonate extension is lightweight, a base on stilts can also be used for installation.

The optimal trench width is 25-30 cm, length is 60-80 cm. It takes 7-14 days for the concrete solution to harden. After the base has hardened, you can begin designing the floor. The surface of the foundation is covered with sand and compacted. A small layer of fine-grained crushed stone is laid on top. A mesh of reinforcement is spread over the crushed stone, and wire is used to fasten its fragments.

After this, the screed is poured - it will serve as the basis for the future floor. A presentable appearance is ensured by the floor, which is recommended to be covered terrace board or tiles. These materials belong to the durable category; they give the extension a unique look.

Having finished finishing the floor, you can assemble the main parts of the veranda - the walls and roof.

Look at the drawings demonstrating the design features of polycarbonate verandas attached to private houses.

The photo below shows an approximate drawing of a veranda with a polycarbonate roof:

And this is what a drawing of a frame for an arched veranda looks like:

For construction open veranda adjacent to the house, you can use this diagram:

Step by step construction process:

• the lower profiles are attached to the strip base;
• special transition corners are mounted between adjacent structural components;
• iron profiles are attached to the wall of the household using dowels;
• after this, profiles are mounted in the corner parts of the walls and at the top for the roof;
• if there are doors in the extension, door profiles are installed;
• for elongated structures, intermediate profile elements, reinforcing walls.

The photo above shows the process of installing a metal frame for a polycarbonate veranda.

Installation of roofing, walls, window openings and doors

After the frame is assembled, proceed with the installation of polycarbonate sheets. Assembly should begin from the walls adjacent to the household. After they are installed, the remaining parts of the structure are installed.

Professionals advise leaving space to arrange vent with closing blades. Polycarbonate roofing sheets are reinforced using horizontally positioned profiles. These elements are installed at the stage of frame construction. Such a roof does not need thermal insulation.

Having completed the installation of the roof, fix the profiles going to window openings and doors. In extensions, it is recommended to install windows with one glass unit: they weigh less than structures with several glasses.

At the final stage, the polymer drainage system is installed. Now you can start arranging the interior of the veranda: place a table in the room, comfortable chairs and a small sofa.

Ideas for arranging the interior of an extension with colorful illustrations can be found in our photo gallery.

Extension in the form of a canopy

Canopies designed from polycarbonate sheets can be used as a veranda. They provide protection from precipitation and sunlight and give the façade of the home a presentable appearance.

It takes a couple of days to build such a canopy (you need to wait until the concrete mortar used to fill the supports hardens).

The advantages of this design are obvious. Reliable polycarbonate sheets can withstand significant loads encountered in winter time due to snow cover. The supports are dug to a meter depth and filled with cement. It takes two days for the concrete to completely harden, after which work can continue.

First of all, monolithic sheets are installed, and fragments are used at the joining areas. Fastening is done using screws and washers. For everyone fastener It is advisable to install a rubber gasket.

A polycarbonate extension that complements the home is cheaper than using glass of identical thickness.

Recommendation: the recesses for fasteners should be slightly larger size bolts If this is not provided for, remember: due to temperature changes, polycarbonate changes in volume, and this causes loosening of fasteners and loosening of the entire building.

Caring for a polycarbonate veranda is not burdensome. Surfaces are cleaned of dirt using a soft sponge or cotton material and warm water with added soap. It is not advisable to use aggressive cleaning agents; they can cause clouding of the sheets of material.

Read about how to build: instructions with stages of work, recommendations for construction, photos with examples and design options.

See photos with examples brick fences for a private house with forged elements.

Video

A polycarbonate extension near the house is the best option for those who want to create a comfortable and cozy place to relax. Walls made of transparent material will provide an opportunity to contemplate the natural landscape at any time of the year. Affordable price on polycarbonate makes this material available to all owners country houses.

Photo gallery

Any owner who has Vacation home, strive to arrange it with maximum comfort. Therefore, the design of a house often includes different, glazed facades of complex shape with a canopy, veranda or terrace.

Such extensions have their own functional purpose and create additional space for living and recreation.

Polycarbonate is often used to construct these rooms. Verandas with walls and roofs made of this material are the most economical and convenient option creating additional space in the house, where you can organize not only a place for summer relaxation, but also a winter garden, a well-ventilated bedroom or kitchen.

Types of polycarbonate verandas

A veranda is a fenced area of ​​a house building, the walls of which are various building materials, in this case polycarbonate. It, like a house, has a foundation and a roof.

Structurally, the veranda can be of two types:

1. It may have a common foundation with the house and is then considered built-in, representing a single architectural structure with the house.
2. It can also be made in the form of an extension to a house with a separate foundation from the house. This type of structure may not necessarily be built at the same time as the house. Polycarbonate extensions to a house can be made after several years of its operation by joining the structure on a separate base to the foundation of the house during renovation or modernization of the building, as shown in the photo:

The external shape of the veranda may have different type. Its architectural design significantly influences the façade of the house, giving it a special appeal.

After insulation, the extension can be used not only in summer, but in winter.

Polycarbonate terrace

On personal plot terraces are often built for relaxation. It is a platform slightly raised above the ground and can be either with or without a roof. A structure with a roof is an open extension to the house, visually increasing the size of the house and serving to protect its walls and foundation from precipitation.

Such terraces with a polycarbonate roof attached to the house are shown in the photo (similar to a gazebo):

Small fences are sometimes made on the sides of the terrace to the height of a person’s waist.

Two-story terrace - beautiful and practical

Lately they have often arranged patios, attached to the house, which are raised paved areas, sometimes fenced around the perimeter at half the height. You can also fence such an area with polycarbonate.

Why is polycarbonate suitable for constructing verandas and terraces?

Polycarbonate is the most suitable material for constructing terraces and verandas. It is a synthetic polymer sheet made by extrusion from special granules.

The internal structure of the sheets resembles the structure of a honeycomb. It is produced mainly transparent; the color of the sheets can also be in different shades of red, blue, yellow and other colors.

Polycarbonate with honeycomb is available in single-layer and multi-layer, having stiffeners. Modern material may have protective covering, protecting the surface from external influences; some types of products are also protected from the formation of condensation.

Polycarbonate glazing of verandas is widely used in construction due to the fact that this material:

• is not exposed to moisture and rotting;
• withstands temperatures ranging from – 45°C to +90°C;
• has low weight;
• goes out when ignited;
• passes well daylight and does not lose color when exposed to sunlight;
• is available in different color scheme and has different sizes in thickness and structure;
• has sufficient strength while remaining flexible. Therefore, you can create interesting streamlined designs from it.

A monolithic type of polycarbonate is also available, which has no cells and is highly durable. The thickness of sheets of such material can reach 12 mm. Its strength is 50 times higher than glass, which has the same thickness. Therefore, such panels are well suited for veranda roofs.

Stages of self-construction of a polycarbonate extension

Let's look at how to make a polycarbonate extension to a house with your own hands. To successfully complete the construction, you need to follow a certain order:

First you need to decide what the veranda is needed for, what functions it will perform, and also during what period of time during the year it will be used.

Then you should draw up a construction project. You can draw a diagram yourself and indicate on it all the necessary dimensions, starting from the foundation, the frame of the side walls, etc.

Look at the photo - projects of a veranda for a polycarbonate house:

When the project is ready, it is necessary to build the foundation. It can be strip, columnar (pile) or in the form of a platform.

After preparing the foundation, the frame of the veranda and roof is built. Then they begin to cover the veranda with polycarbonate.

Video: a selection of photos of ideas for verandas attached to a polycarbonate house.

Construction of the foundation

Despite the fact that a polycarbonate veranda is lightweight design, it needs a quality foundation. Let's consider.

When installing it you need:

1. First, prepare a trench 50 cm deep, which is dug along the perimeter line of the future building. The width of the trench depends on the frame material and the size of the veranda and on average should be 30 - 40 cm.
2. About 20 cm of sand is poured into the bottom of the foundation trench, which will act as a cushion, and a little water is poured in.
3. Using moisture-resistant plywood or boards, formwork is constructed in order to raise the foundation above the ground level by 15 - 20 cm.
4. Then the reinforcing mesh is laid and poured cement mortar. The poured foundation must dry thoroughly before performing the following work.

Construction of the veranda frame and roof

The frame can be made of a metal channel, corners or pipes, or wooden beams can also be used. The dimensions of the beam must correspond to the load that the veranda structure will bear.

If used for the frame metal materials, then after its installation the metal surface must be protected from corrosion using a primer and subsequent painting. Wooden beam should be coated with an antiseptic.

The polycarbonate veranda roof can have different shapes. It can be arched or have the appearance of a vault. Streamlined shapes in the form of an arch and a dome are especially good to make from polycarbonate, since it is flexible material. But such forms will require a specific frame in the form of metal arcs.

The most common is a pitched roof, which harmonizes with the overall appearance of the house and is easy to install. The slope of such a roof should have an angle of about 30°. It is calculated depending on local conditions (amount of precipitation per year), roof size and roofing material.

The ends of the rafters at the top are attached under the slope of the roof of the house, and at the bottom they rest on the upper horizontal beams of the veranda wall frame.

Depending on the type of roofing material, the roof frame sheathing is made continuous or with even intervals between beams or bars.

Cladding the frame with polycarbonate

If the veranda is intended for use only in the summer, then polycarbonate with a sheet thickness of 8 - 10 mm can be used. To construct the fundamental construction of a veranda intended for year-round use, material with a thickness of 14–16 mm should be used.

Work should be carried out sequentially:

1. Before installation, polycarbonate sheets must be cut to size using a jigsaw or circular saw with fine teeth.
2. When fastening sheets, it is necessary to provide temperature grooves up to 4 mm wide. The prepared sheets are fixed to the frame using screws and washers.
3. Holes are pre-drilled in the designated areas of the sheet for fastening screws. They should be 2 mm larger than the diameter of the screw. This is necessary in order to prevent deformation of the polycarbonate during thermal expansion from the heating of the sun in summer and contraction during low temperatures in winter. Such temperature fluctuations can weaken fasteners.

It is necessary to install a rubber gasket under each washer to soften the stress when fixing the fasteners!

Roof cladding

Typically, the roofing of a shed roof for verandas and terraces is the same material as that of the main building. If it matches in texture and color, then such a veranda looks like a single composition with the house and looks impressive.

For pitched roofs You can also use polycarbonate roofing. For these purposes it is better to use monolithic polycarbonate, but for lightweight design options, 16 mm thick cellular material is also suitable.

Having become familiar with how to make a veranda from polycarbonate, you must not forget about the features of this material when performing work. In order for it to last for a long time, it is necessary to think through all the details from the moment of design and follow certain rules when installing it:

• with an arched roof shape, it is necessary to ensure that the bending radius is no less than that specified by the manufacturer in the accompanying documentation;
• when installing polycarbonate sheets, there is no need to remove the protective film to prevent damage; the film should be removed only after completion of the work;
• the edges of the sheets should not be left open, this can lead to moisture and dirt getting inside the honeycombs and damaging the material;
• When fastening sheets, you need to use special washers complete with rubber gaskets.

P.S. By correctly designing a polycarbonate veranda or terrace extension to the house and following all installation recommendations, you can use this building for recreation and other purposes for many years.

Verandas made of polycarbonate – good option for a comfortable stay in the country. This is an unheated room adjacent directly to the house, which can be glazed or without glass, which is chosen by the owner.

However, many prefer the construction closed buildings to make it more comfortable during strong gusts of wind or cold rain. The article suggests learning how to make a polycarbonate veranda with your own hands.

The main purpose of polycarbonate for a veranda is its glazing. This sheet material, for the manufacture of which polymers are used with the addition of various additives. This translucent material has a number of advantages.

These include:

• Increased strength, high impact strength and resistance to wind loads. Polycarbonate is quite difficult to break, but it does not shatter into small pieces with sharp edges.
• Light material weight allows you to reduce costs during its installation and foundation construction.
• Fire safety.
• Ecological cleanliness, does not cause allergies, is safe for human health, does not emit toxic substances.
• Withstands low and high temperatures.
• A single sheet of polycarbonate is comparable in thermal insulation characteristics to a double-glazed window.
• Good sound insulation.
• High transparency, to reduce light transmission it can be tinted or painted in various colors, which will allow you to implement a variety of design solutions.
• Good ductility, easily bends without heating, this makes it possible to create curved glazing.
• Chemical resistance.
• Optimally transmits useful rays of the spectrum, has a high degree of protection from ultraviolet radiation and partially blocks infrared radiation.

Advice: By choosing polycarbonate glazing of the veranda, the owner, at low cost, gets a spectacular-looking veranda, with reliable protection from UV radiation, which retains heat well indoors.

Types of polycarbonate for verandas

Many polycarbonate manufacturers produce material with different thicknesses, numerous colors, high translucency. There are two types of polycarbonate.

It happens:

• Monolithic type.
• Cell phone.

Features of monolithic polycarbonate:

• The presence of a continuous homogeneous structure, without cells.

• Practically no different from glass.
• The material is anti-vandal, superior in strength to cellular.
• It is harmless, after an impact a dent appears on it, but there are no fragments.
• During transportation and installation, it requires careful handling due to the possible formation of scratches.
• Its price is more than a cell phone.

Peculiarities cellular polycarbonate:

• The panel consists of two or more sheets that are interconnected internal partitions, installed as stiffeners, with a cellular structure.

• The presence of air channels increases heat and sound insulation properties.
• Better bendable.
• Weight is less than monolithic.
• Has a wider color spectrum.
• Lower cost, less raw materials required for production.

Tip: When glazing a veranda, you should purchase lighter and cheaper cellular polycarbonate, which provides excellent thermal insulation. The monolithic type is justified only if increased impact resistance is required, better protection when glazing a room.

Do-it-yourself verandas made of cellular and monolithic polycarbonate look different. In this case, it is imperative to give preference to a material with UV protection, approximately 10 millimeters thick; with cellular polycarbonate, it is better to give preference to a two-layer one.

How to build a foundation for a polycarbonate veranda

Regular or warm veranda made of polycarbonate differs from a canopy in the presence of a foundation.

The type of base of the extension determines its appearance, it can be:

• Built-in. In this case, the structure is designed with the main building, and its foundation is integral with the base of the building.
• Attached(cm. ). The extension will be erected upon completion of construction. In this case, the foundation is constructed separately and then joined to the structure of the house.

Advice: When choosing the type of foundation for an extension, you should focus on the weight of the structure and its dimensions.

The foundation for the veranda can be:

• Slab is a solid concrete base. Used for the construction of heavy terraces and verandas made of bricks, maybe together with a porch.
• Tape is a more popular type. In this case concrete base serves as a support under the walls of the structure being built.

• Supporting or columnar. In this case, the structure has the form of separately located support pillars. This method is used for the construction of lightweight open structures.
• Pile. It is made similarly to the support base, but the piles are screwed in rather than driven in. Its construction requires the use of special equipment.

To construct a support foundation for a polycarbonate veranda, you can use the following materials:

• Brick.
• Wooden bars.
• Metal pipes.
• Concrete.

The advantages of such a foundation are its independence from the foundation of the main structure.

Instructions for constructing the structure:

• Before installation support pillars must be pre-processed:

1. coat metal pipes with a special anti-corrosion compound;
2. wooden blocks- antiseptic. In addition, the tree must be additionally waterproofed with coating or bitumen.

• Pits are dug along the perimeter of the site, the number of which depends on its area. The depth of the pits should be equal to the depth of the foundation of the existing building.
• Sand is poured onto the bottom in a layer of 20 centimeters and thoroughly compacted.
• The supports are lowered into the pits, covered with earth and gravel, or filled with concrete.

When installing screw piles You can adjust their height without difficulty. This is especially convenient for a site that is located on a site with a large slope. In this case, no leveling of the territory is required.

Principle of installation of piles:

• Their placement locations are marked in increments of one to three meters.
• Using special device shaped like a lever, the piles are screwed in a spiral into the ground to the required depth. In this case, the quality of the soil does not matter.

How to sheathe a structure with polycarbonate

When covering a veranda with polycarbonate, the material can be mounted vertically or horizontally, it depends on the type of structure: open or closed.

For the construction of the frame the following are used:

• Wooden beams.
• Metallic profile.

Only the roof sheathing is mounted; when constructing an open extension, it is installed on support pillars. For closed veranda the lathing is done for the walls and ceiling. The distance between the sheathing beams is selected from 60 to 80 centimeters, support pillars are installed after one to three meters.

Mounting monolithic polycarbonate onto beams is carried out using one of the following methods:

• "Wet."
• "Dry."

For installation of honeycomb panels:

• Holes for fastening are drilled - using self-tapping screws, in increments of approximately 40 centimeters, with a diameter greater than the diameter of the bolt axis.
• Due to the thermal expansion of polycarbonate, it must be fixed loosely.

The polycarbonate terrace panels are laid in the following sequence:

• Starting from the left edge, elements for constructing a wall or roof are placed. When joining sheets together, there should be a gap of up to five millimeters. Panels made of cellular polycarbonate are laid in such a way that the cavities are located vertically, then the accumulated condensate can be easily removed.
• Before installation, each sheet is pre-insulated. In this case, the upper end is sealed with a strip or continuous tape, which will prevent debris and moisture from entering the sheet, and the lower end is sealed with perforated tape, to ensure condensate drainage.
• If present on the material used protective film, the sheet should be placed so that the coating is outside roofs or walls.
• Fixing honeycomb panels onto wooden blocks is done with self-tapping screws made of of stainless steel, with the installation of conventional washers. The photo shows how to fasten the sheet yourself.

For a metal frame, thermal washers are used, which can be transparent or suitable color. To the frame monolithic slabs can be glued or secured using a profile.

• The joints formed between the sheets should be sealed and then covered with decorative strips.

The video in this article shows the process of installing a polycarbonate veranda in more detail.

A stylish terrace will decorate any homestead. Fits perfectly into the landscape, the lightweight design gives the architectural ensemble a complete, unique look. For the construction of terraces they use different materials. One of the most popular is polycarbonate.

A polycarbonate terrace does not require much space. You can build it on small area land or erect it near the wall of the house. To be precise, it is incorrect to call a covered extension adjacent to the house a terrace. This is a veranda. A terrace is a free-standing structure, slightly elevated above the ground and without a roof.

But in everyday perception, the two names have merged together, and this does not particularly bother anyone. We won’t find fault either, especially since the design method and the appearance of the structures are similar.

You can order a polycarbonate frame for a terrace from metal or wood. Wooden support structures justified if they correspond general style estates. Natural wood will create comfort on your veranda, but it is difficult to care for, and you will have to do a good antiseptic treatment.

It's more convenient to put metal carcass– it does not require special care and will last a long time. For it you will need steel pipes for supports, and profile metal for strapping and guide elements.

The choice of polycarbonate for the terrace depends on your preferences, financial opportunities, climatic conditions of the area. Two types are used in construction: monolithic (cast) and cellular polycarbonate. Each of them has its pros and cons.

• Monolithic. Very durable material, highly resistant to various deformations. Manufactured in sheets, the internal structure is solid, without voids. Transparent to light, but blocks ultraviolet radiation.

In addition to transparent, you can choose corrugated, matte or colored material that will create more shadow. The price of monolithic polycarbonate for a terrace is much higher than cellular polycarbonate, but its service life is longer - up to 15 years.

• Cell phone. Unlike cast, it has voids inside filled with air. In cross-section, the material looks like triangular or rectangular honeycombs connected to each other by stiffening ribs. It is cheaper than monolithic, but less durable.

Honeycomb material fully complies with the requirements for polycarbonate for a terrace, so you can confidently make a choice in its favor. But in areas with a harsh climate, it is better to use monolithic material.

A polycarbonate terrace can be placed on a separate site, or attached to the house. In any case, you will get a wonderful resting place where you can take a nap in silence or have a feast with friends.

Types of structures

When planning to build a terrace or veranda, do not forget that the structure must be spacious enough. It’s good if you allocate an area of ​​at least 12 m2 for the veranda. This will allow you to arrange a friendly feast, or spend an evening with your family in the fresh air.

The choice of polycarbonate for the terrace depends on the degree of illumination required. Transparent polycarbonate is perfect for the shady side of the house. If the side is sunny, then colored or matte material will create the necessary shadow.

Thanks to the plasticity of polycarbonate, you can come up with different shapes for the terrace. Structures can be open or closed, sliding or stationary, with straight, arched or complex roofing. Let's look at popular designs.

Open attached veranda

One of the simple but elegant options. The frame is made of profile metal, the roof is straight, with one slope. The side ends are glazed with polycarbonate, and on the front part you can install sliding roller shutters to protect from rain and wind.

Open arched terrace

For arched design you can choose monolithic polycarbonate. The material easily bends along a large radius arc, while maintaining high strength. Support posts and guides are painted, choosing a color in accordance with the overall design of the house.

Closed terrace

A closed polycarbonate terrace is usually completely glazed transparent material and make an additional entrance. It is better to install a roof for small areas with one slope. A spacious veranda looks great under a gable or arched roof.

When choosing glazing, we recommend giving preference to cast polycarbonate. It is durable and environmentally friendly. If you do not want a transparent roof, you can install a roof similar to the main roof of the house. In this case, the ends and front part of the veranda are equipped with polycarbonate.

On a closed polycarbonate terrace, do not forget to provide openable windows or sliding panels. Otherwise, on a hot day it will turn into a “steam room”.

Polycarbonate goes well with other materials. It blends in with the wood and doesn’t spoil the look. brick house, will suit concrete walls. The quality of polycarbonate for terrace has great importance. We advise you to consider the following points:

• Reputation as a seller of building materials. It's no secret that construction market There are many counterfeits of well-known brands. By appearance It is difficult to distinguish a fake from an original. Therefore, it is better to buy material from a trusted store or seek professional help.
• The climate of your area. If you live in the south, then cellular polycarbonate structures will serve you faithfully. For the north, monolithic material is more suitable.
• Brand of material. Manufacturers often use recycled materials for production. The suitability of such polycarbonate for a terrace, especially a closed type, can be doubted. Well-known companies produce higher quality material.

If you are in doubt about your choice, contact us. The Moskomplekt company has been working with polycarbonate for many years. Over the years, we have built hundreds of objects and gained a lot of experience. Our specialists will advise you free of charge and help you make the right decision.

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Then we draw up an estimate and agree it with you. We sign an agreement and get to work. You are getting:

• official cooperation under the agreement;
• reasonable prices for services;
• quality materials from trusted suppliers;
• turnkey facility that complies with building codes;
• one-year warranty on work performed.

Working with us is convenient and profitable. We do not let clients down and deliver work on time. Call or write, we will be glad to see you.

Prices for installation of an open-type lean-to terrace

Prices are given taking into account the cost of materials. The calculation was made for open terrace With pitched roof direct configuration. The size of the steel supports is 80*80 mm. The final cost is determined after drawing up an individual estimate.

Dimensions at the outer posts, m	Area, m2	price, rub.
Cellular polycarbonate 6 mm
2,5*4	10	23000
2,5*5	12,5	28750
2,5*6	15	34500
2,5*7	17,5	40250
3*5	15	34500
3*6	18	41400
3*7	21	48300
3,5*6	21	48300
4*8	32	73600
Monolithic polycarbonate 8 mm
2,5*4	10	58000
2,5*5	12,5	72500
2,5*6	15	87000
2,5*7	17,5	101500
3*5	15	87000
3*6	18	104400
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One of the methods of increasing the area of ​​living space in cramped conditions is considered to be a polycarbonate veranda attached to the house; a photo of this extension can be seen in our article.

In such a room you can have a great time on warm summer evenings. In verandas (terraces) they are often installed various elements upholstered furniture and other details for decorating the room.

You can make an extension from a wide variety of materials, but one of the most popular and cheapest of them is cellular polycarbonate.

Types and forms

In practice, the following types of verandas are used:

1. 1. Extensions of open or glazed type. Whether or not to glaze an additional room is the decision of the home owner. Some country property owners glaze only the center of the veranda.

Frames window designs For country houses can be made from a wide variety of materials - it can be wood, metal-plastic or aluminum. Many owners of country houses select windows various sizes and shape, which allows you to quickly turn an open extension into a closed veranda.

Note: Some summer residents use frameless glazing of the terrace, but this option is not particularly reliable.

A similar option is used for additional rooms in which it is located. To make the described design, it is necessary to purchase thick glass.

1. 1. The next variety are winter and summer verandas. The first extensions should function both in summer and winter. In such premises, glazing is required, as well as the presence heating system. Winter veranda may be small, but it should be functional and warm.

Summer extensions are used in the warm season. A decorative hedge is usually planted around them, which not only performs an aesthetic function, but also protects the room from dust and dirt.

There are also universal extensions that must be closed during the cold season. In the summer, doors and windows are opened in such a veranda.

1. The veranda can be made in the form:

• rhombus;
• square;
• rectangle;
• semicircle;
• triangle.

The layout of the house will also depend on the shape. One of the most popular options is a rectangular extension. The ceiling in such a structure is single-pitched; its slope depends on the type of roofing material and the height of the main building.

Cellular polycarbonate - what is it?

Cellular polycarbonate is a synthetic product that has several stiffeners that increase the strength of the product. Between the protective layers, the chambers contain air, which prevents heat from escaping from the veranda.

The advantages of the described material include:

• high performance of polycarbonate, recommended temperature range from -45 to +100 degrees;
• The material is resistant to impact loads; in terms of this indicator, it exceeds glass by almost 10 times;
• the products do not form sharp chips when destroyed, which helps prevent injuries;
• the small weight of polycarbonate reduces the cost of constructing a foundation for an extension;
• polycarbonate does not support combustion;
• the surface of the material does not fade when exposed to sunlight;
• transparent polycarbonate perfectly transmits light into the room;
• sheets of material bend well, which allows you to give different shapes to the enclosing structure.

It is important to know: polycarbonate is considered one of the cheapest building materials. The consumer has the opportunity to choose the color of the sheets, which will allow the extension to be combined with the main building.

As we have already said, polycarbonate is considered cheap building material, it’s easy to work with, so you can install a veranda at your dacha yourself without the help of specialists.

Step-by-step description of the construction process

At the initial stage of work, it is necessary to decide on overall dimensions extensions. Next, they make a sketch of the veranda and transfer the dimensions to the area. Metal pegs and rope are used for this purpose.

The basis of any building, including an extension, is the foundation. Due to the fact that polycarbonate sheets are lightweight, installation of the base can be carried out according to a simplified scheme.

A trench is dug up to 50 centimeters deep along the perimeter of the future building, its width is about 30 centimeters. Place a layer of sand (about 20 centimeters) at the bottom of the hole and pour water on this material to compact it. We put it in the trench reinforcement cages and pour concrete.

At the same stage of work, you can make the foundation for the future floor. First you need to carefully level and compact the area. After this, the beacons are placed and the cement-sand mixture is poured. When the concrete has gained sufficient strength, you can begin laying any flooring(ceramic tiles, laminate, linoleum, etc.)

The next stage, the installation of walls, begins with laying out the base of the extension. First, you need to lay waterproofing and roofing felt in the upper part of the foundation. Next, a horizontal main beam with a cross section of 10*15 centimeters is laid. This element will be attached to vertical racks, which are connected using the upper horizontal beam. Now you need to secure the remaining vertical posts, maintaining a distance of 63 centimeters. All frame parts must be coated with an antiseptic. When this substance dries, the upper and lower beams, as well as the racks, are painted in the chosen color.

On next stage We are starting to install the roof. To do this, it is necessary to attach an additional load-bearing beam to the wall of the main building. Here you need to set the roof to the required slope, then load-bearing elements install rafters and make sheathing from boards.

Expert advice: step truss structures It is advisable to select it according to the width of the polycarbonate; the joints of the sheets should lie on the rafters.

When decorating walls with polycarbonate, you need to position the plastic so that the notch of the sheet is directed towards the ground. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to correct location products. The front layer of the sheet with a protective ultraviolet coating should be directed outward.

First, they install the roof, then proceed to covering the walls of the veranda. Reliable fixation of polycarbonate to the frame elements occurs using self-tapping screws with rubber gaskets. Self-tapping screws are screwed in in advance drilled holes slightly larger diameter.

These fasteners need to be lightly pressed, which will prevent deformation of the plastic during temperature fluctuations. To protect against condensation, the ends of the polycarbonate are sealed with a profile or sealed with tape. The profile is also laid at the junction of the material.

The technology for installing a polycarbonate veranda is quite simple; even an inexperienced builder can handle this work. A transparent extension is inexpensive and fits perfectly with any residential building.

How to build a veranda made of cellular polycarbonate looks like in the following video: