Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Verandah 2Oct 23, 2012 6:55 am to be frank, 1.5m doesnt do much. i have built hundreds of them. the only thing they are good for is they make a house look better. far better to have a wider verandah or better still an alfresco area. i have found verandahs best at 2.1- or 2.4 m preferably. good luck Re: Verandah 3Oct 23, 2012 10:55 am It depends what you want. I was quite happy with a 1.5m verandah to sit on a chair and read a book in the evening. The verandah being on the north side also shaded the windows in summer but let the sun in in winter. This link shows how to size North facing shade structures http://www.anewhouse.com.au/?p=448 The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Hi, I'll be starting on my verandah repair soon - replace ledger, rafters, roofing iron, flashing etc. (fascia board already done). My question is about the timber ledger… 0 4242 1 3463 |