Change house with a veranda: arrangement options

The presence of a comfortable change house with a veranda in the country is no less important than the construction of the house itself. Everyone knows that, due to financial or other problems, the construction of private property sometimes takes many years, so all this time you will simply need to have a temporary residence, which may be less large, but practical and convenient. Such a temporary building for a summer residence can be both stationary and mobile (on a platform and on wheels). It can be transported in a similar way from place to place, made corner (so it takes up less space) or freely moved within the site if you need it.

The most versatile, affordable, ergonomic and popular with our compatriots are cabins with a size of 6x3 m. Such generally accepted dimensions are important even when you need to transport a cabins. In this case, no special documentation is required to transport the structure along federal highways.

An even more comfortable option for temporary residence is a two-room shed with a veranda. At the same time, over time, you can modify its design, making a warehouse or a bath from such a structure. The veranda in such projects can serve as a summer kitchen, an entrance hall, or just a resting place with sun loungers, a table or chairs located on it.

The roof in a shed with a veranda can be single-pitched or double-pitched and preferably connected with the rest of the building. Inside the house, the space is usually divided into 2-3 compartments. For example, it can be an entrance hall with an attached kitchen and 2 living mini-rooms (living room and bedroom). This option is ideal for families with children, so that everyone has their own corner in the shed.

It is thanks to the partitions that you can create a special comfort inside and competently not only zone the space, but also distribute the thermal energy inside the room. The simplest and most inexpensive option will be a drywall partition.

The undoubted advantages of garden cabins over other options for temporary residence are:

• versatility and versatility (can be used for various purposes);
• ease of installation (for the construction of a change house with a terrace, two skilled workers and several days of intensive work will be quite enough);
• affordable price (if cost is a priority, a metal change house is the most inexpensive option).

Modular cabins can subdivided by functional purpose (in this article we are considering a residential option), and according to the materials used in the construction:

• metal ("trailer" or block container), covered with corrugated iron;
• wooden (from a lumber frame, insulation and wooden sheathing);
• combined (metal frame, sheathed with a board or plastic).

Advantages of wooden cabins:

• heat;
• environmental friendliness of the material;
• variety of designs and shapes;
• affordable price;
• strength and reliability.

Advantages of metal change houses:

• durability and duration of operation;
• ease of care;
• resistance to various external influences;
• the possibility of sheathing with material at the request of the owners;
• reliable protection against vandals.

By the way of collection, change houses can be divided into several types.

• Shield change houses - the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to build such a structure. Such a change house is temporary and does not need a special foundation.

• Timber cabins - the most reliable and warmest, therefore they are suitable for use in northern regions. In fact, such a change house is a small, but very practical and functional country house.

• Frame change houses are assembled using a special technology, so you can live in them in winter. This building is being created for long-term living. Inside, the building is covered with clapboard or chipboard, outside, clapboard is also used.

If you decide to build a change house at your summer cottage yourself, first draw up a work plan (it can be found on the Internet from many manufacturers of change houses) and draw a preliminary drawing or sketch of the structure. The standard two-room change house design has the shape of a "vest" with a hallway.

The longevity of the change house depends on a reliable foundation (of course, if we are not talking about a mobile structure on wheels). If a standard strip foundation is not possible (for example, if the site is located on a slope), it is better to use screw piles. In such a situation, do not forget about drainage, which will protect the site and the buildings on it from the destructive force of groundwater. For this, tamped gravel, sand and crushed stone are suitable. The most common type of foundation for such structures is columnar, it is made of concrete or brick.

The frame of the change house made of beams is mounted from the corners, then the turn of the roof comes. Vertical beams along the facade are made higher, and the roofing itself will be held on the rafters connected by the crate. In this case, do not forget to drain the water.

The roof covering is laid from above using screws and screws. To make your roof reliable, practical and energy efficient, cover it with roofing iron and galvanized sheet, and you can insulate the roof with Isospan. For those who do not like the sound of drops on an iron surface, a soft ondulin coating can be recommended.

Next comes the turn of wall and ceiling insulation and installation of windows and doors. Beams adjacent to the ground should be treated with an antiseptic against the effects of fungus or insects. Roll insulation should be used for the facade. And all kinds of cracks in the structure can be masked with polyurethane foam.

In order for the fire safety of the building to be high, it is necessary to apply a special impregnation to the tree and use glass wool of a high fire resistance class for insulation. In this case, the thermal insulation material must be distributed evenly everywhere, the layer must be at least 10 cm thick.

When finishing work, pay attention to the fact that protective wood stains will not only provide your change house with a modern and attractive appearance, but also protect the structure from the negative effects of ultraviolet rays, temperature extremes and all kinds of precipitation. At the end, an insulated floor is made (mineral wool is suitable as insulation). Then treat the floor with antiseptics, which will protect it from external influences.

The veranda under the roof, attached from the side of the front door, will give you additional comfort in summer, not only increasing the usable area and creating a pleasant shade in the heat, but also becoming a place for rest, drying clothes, a summer kitchen or even a place for a barbecue (do not forget about fire safety measures). The main thing is to ensure a single plane of the foundation when planning such an extension.

To add a veranda to the shed you will need:

• boards 30 mm and 25 mm;
• timber 100x100 mm;
• roofing corrugated board;
• fasteners;
• 4 adjustable feet;
• Building tools.

The foundation of the veranda should be laid along with the main foundation of the building. You can add a terrace later, the main thing is to firmly connect 2 foundations. The blocks are installed in the same way and adjusted in height. The timber strapping is securely attached to the change house with metal corners and screws. Make sure the veranda diagonals are the same length.

The base of the terrace is made according to the level, the floor boards are laid, and the vertical supports are fixed with jibs. Keep in mind that the roof will be sloping with a difference of 10 cm. The upper strapping is made of timber, rafters and lathing are placed, and the corrugated board is fixed under the roof. A railing is made at a height of about 90 cm from the floor level. And all kinds of decorative elements, for example, pilasters and balusters, will add beauty and originality to your veranda.

You can conduct water by connecting to a centralized water supply or using an autonomous design. For the installation of the wiring, it is imperative to hire a professional electrician so as not to risk your safety. Of the "benefits of civilization" that you will probably need in temporary housing, you can also use a toilet, shower, sewerage system, air conditioning.

You can cook food on the electric stove or use gas from cylinders. Likewise, with well-organized installation work, you can comfortably live in a shed with a veranda all year round.

A do-it-yourself change house is a practical and inexpensive housing that doesn't have to be temporary until you build a house on the site. It may well come in handy after that as a living or auxiliary premises, for example, a bath or utility block. You can choose on your own whether it is worth buying a ready-made change house from a construction company or it is better to build it yourself.

If you want to purchase a ready-made version, it is cheaper to buy a structure directly from the manufacturer, and not in hardware stores. Before making a purchase, be sure to discuss in advance all the nuances regarding the type of materials used in construction, as well as dimensions, type of glazing, installation details and payment. It is quite possible that a finished product will be brought to you, since it is collected in special hangars. Builders, at the request of the customer, can mount the structure on your site.

And if you decide not to rush and make a change house with a veranda with your own hands, choose the two-room option. Such a change house is as comfortable as possible. It will become an excellent place to relax after a working day in the country. If you comfortably equip such a "nest", then you probably won't even notice the difference between it and a full-fledged house.

For information on how to build a change house with your own hands, see the next video.