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Inspiration for a mid-sized asian screened-in verandah in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension.

This is an example of a small country front yard verandah in Philadelphia with decking and a roof extension.

Inspiration for a small country front yard verandah in Other with concrete slab and a roof extension.

CJ South
Design ideas for a contemporary verandah in Detroit with a fire feature, decking and a roof extension.

This is an example of a large country front yard verandah in Grand Rapids with concrete slab and a roof extension.

Charlotte Real Estate Photos
Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard screened-in verandah in Charlotte with decking and a roof extension.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style backyard verandah in Other with decking and a roof extension.

The outdoor patio with separate lounging and dining areas is great for entertaining and enjoying the view. The large dining area is great for hosting guest and family dinners. Photo Credit: StudioQPhoto.com

Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard screened-in verandah in Other with decking and a roof extension.

Backyard deck.
Photo of a small traditional backyard verandah in New York with decking.

Large country backyard screened-in verandah in Austin with concrete slab and a roof extension.

Photo of a mid-sized country verandah in Other with a roof extension and decking.

Jonathan Monty
Small transitional front yard verandah in Other with concrete slab and a roof extension.

Berkshire Mountain Design Build. -Log Home -Timber Framing -Post and Beam -Historic Preservation
This is an example of a small arts and crafts front yard verandah in Boston with decking.

Rick Hartsell
Mid-sized arts and crafts front yard verandah in Detroit with a roof extension and decking.

This rustic style home on Hartwell Lake was designed and built for the owners to enjoy with family and friends during their active weekend lifestyle. The home was built on a narrow, deep lot that was semi-level on the roadside and steep on the lakeside. The back half of the lot heavily wooded with mature oak and poplar trees reducing the harsh sun’s heat gain on the home. The exterior utilizes fiber cement cedar shake and lap siding complimented by deep brown colors for the windows, soffit, trim and the large square columns. A nice balance of natural earth toned stacked stone rounds out the exterior materials completing the rustic casual lake living. The home 5400 SF is designed and built on thee levels each having a primary focus. The main level creates primary daily living for the owners. This level features an open plan with an entry, stair, dining, kitchen and living areas leading to a large lakeside screened porch. A master suite is privately tucked off its own hallway and allowing it to enjoy the lakeside as well with its own private deck. On the opposite side are two bedrooms, a study and a shared bathroom for each to utilize. An open carport for two vehicles was created with the motor court and connects to the mudroom/utility room giving the owners direct entry into their home. The upper level is for the grand children with an oversized bedroom, bathroom and loft area for play. The lower level is the considered the party level. Its primary feature is an elevated stage for the owner’s band opened to a large seating area, dining and kitchen for viewing and listening with direct access to another screened porch. Flanking each side is a theater and two additional bedrooms and bathrooms. Energy Efficient features include: • The majority of the lower level sunk into the site below grade • 6” thick walls utilizing advanced framing techniques • Foil covered roof sheathing • Extensive use of blown in cellulous • All windows & doors are double paned low E argon filed glass • Tank-less water heaters • Three separate high efficiency HVAC units with programmable thermostats and a fresh air ERV. Lastly the owner requested we make every effort to sound proof the home. Many materials and techniques gave a duel purpose and added to the energy efficiency. These items include: • 2x6 walls with staggered studs • Extensive use if rock wool acoustic batting • Tempered glass in all exterior doors and windows • ¼ thick Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) was installed on the top and bottom of the floor trusses and on all lower level walls. The combination of the design and detailing utilizing these specific materials enabled us to achieve a 5 Star Plus Energy Star Certification with a HERS Index Score of 50. This home received a the 2015 Pinnacle Award from the SC Home Builders Association for the “Best Achievement in Energy Efficiency” sponsored by the SC Department Commerce.

Mid-sized contemporary front yard verandah in Cedar Rapids with concrete slab and a roof extension.

Small beach style front yard verandah in Columbus with a container garden, concrete slab and a roof extension.

Enjoy the outdoor living space with an outdoor kitchen and space to dine, relax, and entertain. The outdoor fire place on the left frame of the photo brings an ever deeper element to this backyard oasis.