Pros and cons of terraced houses

Buying housing in the countryside, you want to get a cozy space for rest and leisurely life in the lap of nature. The desire to enjoy the beauty will be satisfied by a terrace in a private house. This is a great place for a quiet start to the day, family dinner, games with children or meetings with friends. With the construction of stylish and reliable modular housing of any layout will help the company “Latemhomes”. Professionals will make a project taking into account all the wishes of the client, and the quality of the structures can be personally verified when visiting the showroom In Germany.

Why do you need a terrace in your house?

With the onset of warmth, it is pleasant to have breakfast in the fresh air without leaving the house. Therefore, housing with a terrace for recreation has become popular. It does not necessarily require a foundation. The terrace can be elevated above the ground or located flush with it. There are a lot of options for the location of the terrace when designing a private house: a kitchen with access to the terrace, a platform on one side of the building or a large space covering the perimeter of the house. It can be located separately from the residential building or on a common foundation. At first, the decision to allocate a place for it will seem irrational, because the living space is reduced. But any terrace – a functional part of housing, where people rest, work, play with children. A large area can easily be turned into a dining area.

What kind of terrace to choose for the house?

The following types of terraces are distinguished:

• Open – a summer option, since the terrace is deprived of a roof and walls. It is often combined with a porch, but with the onset of cold weather it will not be possible to spend time on it.
• Semi-open – from the scorching sun, wind, bad weather protects only the roof. Sometimes they design a transparent top, which adds more light and makes the house more modern.
• Closed – suitable for year-round use due to the presence of walls and roof. An all-glass structure with sliding facades allows you to enjoy the view.
• Multilevel – create several functional zones, and for convenience include a staircase. Its creation is discussed at the stage of development of the house project, since there is an additional load on the foundation.
• Pergolas – terraces with a lattice top, which well disperses the sun’s rays and creates comfort in the heat. The design often provides wicker plants that add originality and freshness to the structure. Such designs are suitable for regions with a dry climate.
• Patio – a platform on a concrete base without partitions and a canopy, on which sofas, armchairs, dining table are installed. It can be adjacent to the wall of the house or located in the middle of the courtyard.

Often a terrace is called a veranda, but they have structural differences. The latter always has 1-2 common walls with the building, so they have the same foundation. In most cases, its finishing does not differ from the type of facade. The veranda is not intended for recreation, but is used as a utility room.