How do u start an roofed quad project? We have an open outdoor veranda and we want 2 convert it...
We have an open outdoor veranda and we want 2 convert it in2 an enclosed patio. How do u start? Our square measures 12x22 ft.
Answers: Your plans must acount for a variety of things:
*12 feet is not so far as to require wooden I-beams for roof structure but consider them anyway; they stay straight and allow more commander space for insulation.
*How much slope must the roof have? This is determined by how many trees are around, how much snow you carry, etc. If anything could accumulate on the roof then it must be stronger and own more slope.
*Can you get that much slope where the porch will be built? If you own a single storey house with low gutters, you have another problem to solve.
*Do you want sky-lights? You'll enjoy to allow for them structurally.
*Is this to be a three season space or four season? How hot or cold does it get where you live? This determines how much insulation is needed, what category of windows, where you can use peak, whether you need heat or A/C. If you want ceiling fan remember to plan for that because the mounting boxes for fans are heavier duty that for other light fixtures.
*Is this intended to be verbs space? or an extension of the yard? Actually, I prefer tile and rugs in a yard either way; much easier to preserve clean.
*What utilities are needed? Do you want to do food preparation on the patio? Water, power, drainage, drying.
*Think about how you're going to coordinate the exterior finish so the patio looks close to it was "done on purpose" rather than something that's undoubtedly added on. For example: if your house is bricked, find a way to continue fitting brick around the outside of the porch.
get a set of blueprints made and put on the prints where the electric, plumbing and HVAC will budge. Size the windows and doors and etc and go procure a permit to build the enclosed square.