All work on the construction of the foundation for the open terrace does not take large quantity time. This is possible thanks to modern advances in the field of construction and the creation of improved materials that are easy to use and make work easier.
The original arrangement of the terrace on the second floor of the cottage
Before starting work on installing a terrace on the second floor, you need to consider the following points:
Now let's move on to the main type of work. By installing our brick wall, which is actually a thermal panel. Each part of the thermal panel consists of three layers:
- The first layer is a rigid base;
- The second is insulation and waterproofing;
- The third layer is the finishing.
An example of a terrace on the second floor of a panel house Well, the last layer is a ceramic tile finish, which is a good addition to the appearance. Thermal panels are connected to each other special method, it is called “tongue and groove”. This name means that there will be no seams on the facade of the house. All thermal panels will look like a solid real one Brick wall. In addition, such a connection will help retain heat on the veranda.
In the 19th century brickwork decorated almost every house in the Russian Empire. But the technologies that exist today were not even dreamed of back then.
Near the house, it is being done to further secure the veranda. If you locate your veranda in a house that is located in a low area, and there is a source of water nearby, then after winter ends, the foundation of your house or veranda may not withstand the influx of water. Using screw piles, you will be completely safe, as they are absolutely reliable and will never let you down.
Original solution open air terraces Thermal panels have different additional elements, thanks to which you can sheathe a house or veranda very neatly. For example, there are special panels for window openings or door jambs. Such special panels differ in color from the main facade. The color of these elements is darker than the main color of the thermal panels. Thus, we will emphasize the geometry of the terrace by enclosing the door and window openings.
If you don't want to spend time outdoors, then the outdoor terrace on the second floor is the choice for you. On summer cottages such a structure is simply necessary. To cover the terrace, a special terrace board. This board has passed the test of time. She is laid on open terraces ah, piers, gazebos, in general, wherever there is sun and rain, frost and snow. This board can survive in the most extreme conditions, and all thanks to its clever composition and waterproofing.
Scheme of waterproofing the terrace on the second floor of the cottage It consists of sawdust and polyethylene. It gets its natural beauty from wood, and its durability from polyethylene. Next, you can decorate your terrace using decorative columns"dirks". Thanks to modern technologies This type of decoration is light in weight and highly durable, which is important for a building on the second floor. Basically, such decorations for the terrace are made of polyurethane foam.
Due to its low weight, the load on the terrace façade is minimal. Despite the fact that such decorations generally have White color, if you want to keep the same color, it is better to apply white paint again. This is necessary because the polyurethane material can turn yellow in the sun, but thanks to paint it retains its original appearance.
How to Improve the Look of Your Deck
At the end of the terrace installation the best method further improve appearance there will be painting. One of the most common and generally used colors in which terraces are painted is white, it emphasizes the importance of the structure.
It is better to use polycarbonate sheets for laying the terrace roof. This material is transparent and allows the terrace to be illuminated by the sun, and also has waterproofing properties. Thanks to this, everything will remain airy and graceful.
An example of arranging a terrace on the second floor It was customary to use forged elements for fencing. Our estate is modern, and it will be suitable for specially purchased fences for the terrace, which are assembled simply like a construction kit and at the same time have different widths, lengths and heights. You can choose the height and frequency of the racks yourself.
So, what are the main benefits we will get?
- The terrace will make it possible to make the most efficient use of the attic space, and with minimal investment make this room comfortable and convenient.
- It will add a façade to even the most boring and ordinary house. Plus, we can adapt this extension for various functional purposes.
- You can create a terrace not only during the construction of a house, but also to reconstruct an existing premises.
- Terraces can be installed on any type of sloping roof.
We present to you our example of arranging your home, which does not require huge investments. Its use is available even in small areas of a rebuilt attic. While reading the article, you will see for yourself that altering the roof of the house is minimal.
The meaning of the idea is very simple: inside the attic there are places with a ceiling height of less than 1.2 m. In these areas, it is simply not possible to conduct normal life activities, so it is these places that we will use for the terrace. Moreover, the implementation of this superstructure is applicable to virtually any building with a two- or four-slope roof. This modification is applicable for residential and country premises.
Terrace in the attic
The terrace is installed in several stages:
1. The terrace rests only on the load-bearing wall and is made almost flush with it. This option should be used for sloping roof planes. The extension placed on the roof will be deep and long. The terrace will perfectly enliven the appearance of the building and add zest. The extension is installed in the central and corner parts of the building. It can reach large sizes due to uninhabitable areas of the attic.
2. The terrace is partially installed in the attic and has a good projection beyond the wall. The outer part of the frame is attached to the load-bearing wall and is supported in the form of two columns. This option Excellent for roofs with steep slopes. The most correct would be to place the terrace above the main entrance to the building, while the porch will be quite wide and will immediately have a roof. In order to reduce roof reconstruction to a minimum in general, you can attach a terrace to the house using a larger number of supports.
Placing an attic with a built-in terrace
When converting an attic area into a living space with a built-in open terrace, it would be logical to separate the attic from the terrace with windows that span the entire height of the room. At the same time, we will benefit from its lighting and get an additional cozy room.
When designing the connection to an open terrace, you should remember:
- The floor must have a slope to drain water.
- Opened ceilings require subsequent hydro-vapor barrier and insulation.
Based on your preferences and goals, you can make a terrace:
- Open with elegant railings (for those who like to sunbathe).
- Partially covered from above by a roof slope.
- With a separate roof and glazed walls.
The transformation of the house when adding a terrace occurs before our eyes. Any typical, gray and nondescript house will receive its zest as a functional and bright facade. This idea will be very useful when restoring old buildings that are not outstanding for their architectural beauty and functional delights.
Despite the apparent simplicity and primitiveness of retrofitting a building with a terrace, you should entrust this to specialists. If you want to carry out the reconstruction yourself, remember that the project for changing the attic must be carried out by specialists in accordance with the standards in connection with changes to the facade of the building. When designing, the engineer needs to rebuild the static loads in the design of the roof truss system.
Some rafters are shortened, after which their fulcrum point is transferred to a special transverse joist. When using extensions with columns under their foundation, it is necessary to lay the foundation correctly (taking into account the type of soil), and when pouring it, do not disturb the foundation of the house itself. These foundations are carried out separately. All amendments and additions in some cases require the approval of a local architect.
A transforming terrace is a rather non-standard, but very original and functional solution that is actively used in German cities. When the huge sloping façade of the building is closed, only elaborate railings are visible. When the windows are opened, part of the attic is transformed into a summer terrace, and the open shutters of these windows will serve as an excellent shelter from the rain.
Under the roof, which has a highly complex configuration, corner extensions are evenly placed. Even with the huge areas of the room, its appearance is now elegant, light and tasteful.
Various types of terraces are perfectly built into the complex roof of the room: one supported on columns (open) and one built into the attic itself.
This “Town House” shows us a combination of options for placing the extension: central (left) and corner. Both terraces are glazed and become a laconic extension of the roof. One has a support in the form of a wall, the second (on the right) has a support in the form of beautiful columns.
During the reconstruction of this ordinary-looking building, a terrace with a separate roof and supports was added to its façade. The building has been radically transformed, a lot of space and comfort have been added to the attic, while its design has not undergone major changes.
So, the doubtful points include:
- a large amount of costs for maintaining the roof of the house;
- the high price for such housing, since a place in the sun is actually purchased at the price of the housing itself.
However, if we are talking about building a terrace on the roof of a private house, on the second or top floor, then the issue is worth considering. Provided, of course, that there is little space nearby to relax and there are beautiful views from the roof. Otherwise, whether it is worth making such delights is a big question, since they will be meaningless.
As for expenses, they mainly consist of the following points:
- special waterproofing of the roof of the house will be required,
- creating a slope for natural water flow,
- special sewerage or water drainage system;
- Heating may be required to melt the snow;
- windproof walls and fencing.
How to arrange a terrace
It is possible to build a terrace on any type of flat roof
So, if you decide to build such a terrace on the second floor of the house, then the first condition should be the presence of a flat roof, which is laid already at the stage of building the house.
The roof in this case is a roofless structure consisting of floor slabs or decking. Next, the following materials are laid in layers:
- vapor barrier layer;
- waterproofing layer;
- insulation;
- leveling screed on the reinforcing mesh;
- layer of bitumen mastic, which is sprinkled with fine gravel.
After all these layers you can lay upper layer. This could be a wooden deck board or ceramic tile with anti-slip coating.
About drainage
The drainage system can be different - the simplest thing is to make a small slope, a few degrees, for the natural flow of water in the direction of the drainage funnels. You can also provide internal drains, leaving receiving funnels on top of the roof, and lay drain pipes along the internal walls, as is done in apartment buildings.
Fencing
They can be made in the form of a continuation of the walls, or they can be like railings. Fences in the form of wooden, forged or beautiful welded gratings have an excellent appearance. It is also important to ensure that the entrance to the terrace is covered as much as possible with a canopy in order to protect the rest of the room from moisture.
Arrangement of the terrace
On the second floor you can make both an open space and build a closed, that is, glazed terrace. If it is open, which is quite common, then it should be provided above the territory awning canopy or light. The awning can be a removable or hinged structure, which is convenient - you can remove the awning for the winter and put it away until spring.
Often, in order to extend the time spent on such a terrace, they arrange glassed terrace type. Glazing is usually made into the floor or sliding, which allows you to open the room and quickly close it. Then the terrace will turn into a small summer room. Usually the roof in this case becomes plexiglass or polycarbonate.
Things to consider
Moreover, the terrace on the second floor will be quite lightweight design, nevertheless, when designing it, it is worth contacting a professional architect at least for load calculations. It will be necessary to take into account It is better if the design contains natural building and finishing materials - wood, natural stone, brick.
In addition to the fact that this design is very durable and reliable and will not require immediate repairs, the use natural materials trending today. This could be a fashionable loft style, for example, which goes well with the very idea of using externally poorly adapted areas - such as a roof, for example, for useful purposes.
However, any other will be good if the terrace is strong, reliable, easy to use, and therefore functional.
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In the wardrobe of every representative of the fair half of humanity there will definitely be things that men categorically do not like. In fact, they will be discussed in today’s “not fashionable” review. Enjoy watching.
1. Wide pants
Unusual trouser styles.
Men are not at all against trousers in women's wardrobes. The only exceptions are wide and baggy pants. The motley afghanis that are now fashionable are categorically disliked by men because they distort the proportions of the female figure and look, at least strange, in the opinion of representatives of the opposite sex.
2. T-shirt dresses
Tunics and T-shirt dresses.
Men a priori cannot like things that they do not understand. So, seeing a girl in a tunic or a T-shirt dress that is now fashionable, representatives of the opposite sex cannot make out what she is wearing: a too short dress or an oversized T-shirt.
3. Tights under shorts
Shorts with tights.
Despite the fact that there are many insulated models of shorts, for members of the opposite sex this item of clothing is associated exclusively with summer and certainly cannot be combined with tights and boots.
4. Barbie style
This is not to say that men categorically do not like the color pink. Of course, there are shades that are pleasing to the eye. But, a girl from head to toe, dressed in a bright outfit Pink colour, in the eyes of the opposite sex is associated with an infantile child or an adult dummy.5. Sequins
Clothes with sequins.
Many men claim that girls dressed in clothes lavishly decorated with sequins look like Christmas trees. In addition, such things are unpleasant to the touch and look extremely defiant.
6. Frills and flounces
Clothes with frills and flounces.
According to the opposite sex, girls over twelve should forget about lace and flirty frills. Also out of favor with men are the fashionable blouses, overalls and dresses with frills that violate the proportions of the female body this season.
7. Ripped jeans
Ripped jeans.
It's a shame, but men don't like ripped jeans, which most modern girls are crazy about. Such trousers seem too careless and unkempt to members of the opposite sex. Therefore, ladies who want to please men should be careful with this item of clothing and certainly not wear ripped jeans on a first date.
8. UGG boots
Uggs on women's legs.
The most disgusting and unattractive shoes, according to men, are UGG boots. These adorable, comfortable plush boots make your feet look bigger and add unnecessary bulk to your ankles.
9. High heel with platform
Over the knee boots high heels and platform.
Despite the fact that men are crazy about women in heels, shoes with too high heels in combination with platforms on women’s legs look extremely vulgar and are associated only with striptease shoes. The only thing worse than vulgar shoes, according to representatives of the opposite sex, are over the knee boots with heels and platforms.
10. Jumpsuits
Jumpsuits on girls.
Denim overalls are associated among men with a builder's uniform and they are completely unsuitable for fragile and delicate creatures. However, due to their complex design, elegant evening jumpsuits also fell out of favor with the opposite sex.
11. Colored tights
Bright tights.
Another thing that turns men off are colored tights decorated with bright prints. Red, blue, leopard and colorful tights turn women's legs into legs of some kind of humanoid.
12. Poncho
Shapeless ponchos.
Men do not like shapeless, baggy clothes that hide the advantages of a woman’s figure. Plus, the unusual design of the poncho only amuses men and certainly does not attract them.
Continuing the topic, a review about the coolest and most fashionable clothing combinations this season that everyone will like.
If the foundation of the house allows you to build a second floor, then you should consider creating an open terrace. The most difficult thing is to properly do the waterproofing between the veranda itself and the first floor. From our article you will learn how to build a terrace on the second floor and what you will need for this.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of a terrace include:
- Universal application. The veranda can be used as a living room, as a recreation room, and in the warm season as a dining room.
- A cheap method of increasing the living space of a private house.
If you glaze the terrace, it can also be used in winter. Now they produce special collapsible frames, which are installed only when necessary. When warm weather sets in, such a structure can be removed in just a few hours.
This terrace has its own nuances
The disadvantages of open terraces on the second floor include:
- the need to strengthen the foundation of the house, since the second floor is an additional load on the foundation;
- seasonal use: winter without additional insulation You won’t be able to use the veranda, but you will have to remove the snow regularly;
- the door leading to the veranda from the second floor should be installed securely and not easily broken into (an open second floor is an easy option for burglars to enter the house unnoticed).
Video “Building a terrace with your own hands”
From this video you will learn how to build a terrace in a private house with your own hands:
Design subtleties
Floor open veranda must be installed under minimum slope(up to 1 cm per 2 m length) so that water does not accumulate there. Regardless of what it will be mounted from flooring, under it you need to create a waterproofing and heat-insulating layer with a drain along the edge of the structure to prevent moisture from entering interfloor covering.
It is recommended to make the frame for the terrace from wood - it is light, correct processing wood will last no less metal structures. A high side must be installed along the edge, which is best made of metal (profiles with polycarbonate sheathing are also suitable).
Phased construction
The first thing you should take care of is strengthening the interfloor structure. If previously ordinary ones were used there wooden beams, then they should be replaced either with new ones (beam 150 mm by 150 mm), or formed from metal rails. Already from above they can be covered either with wood boards or even concrete slab(hollow, it can also be made from hydroconcrete, which does not absorb moisture at all, but is expensive).
Next, waterproofing is installed. Thermal insulation is only required if there is a living space on the ground floor directly below the terrace. If there is a garage or, for example, a boiler room, then you can do without it.
Then the logs are installed. Do not forget that the floor of the terrace should be located with a minimum slope towards the edge, as pitched roof. This will allow moisture to drain directly into the drain. Accordingly, several joists on one side should be processed with an electric planer to a depth of 1 cm.
If you plan to lay thermal insulation, then the thickness of the logs should be at least 10 cm - this will allow a layer of mineral wool or basalt slab to be laid between them. This material is the best thermal insulation option.
Don't forget to follow the construction instructions
How to install the side? The optimal and inexpensive option is on metal corners made of steel, at least 3 mm thick. They are secured to the base either with bolts and anchors (in concrete) or by welding (for a metal base). The corners themselves are wooden or plastic panels They are fastened with ordinary rivets or screws, depending on their thickness. A minimum gap of 3–5 mm should be made between the floor and the panels so that water can drain out through the gap.
To insulate the terrace floor, it is recommended to use several layers of ordinary roofing felt - they are in no way inferior to more expensive hydrotextiles. If the ceiling between floors is made of concrete, then it is recommended to punch grooves (grooves) along it, in which all the moisture will accumulate and from there be discharged to the drain.
All wood that will be used in the construction of the terrace must be treated with a waterproof antiseptic primer; linseed oil, which protects much better than regular drying oil. The top of the wood is either coated with a layer of varnish or painted. By the way, it is better to give preference oil paint– it will additionally protect the wood from fungus and mold.
Waterproofing must be installed not only on the floor of the future veranda itself, but also on the interfloor ceiling on the street side. It is through these places that moisture can penetrate inside. If concrete begins to actively absorb moisture, at the first frost, cracks will appear on the slab, since moisture expands when freezing.
Thus, arrange a terrace on the second floor country house- a good and inexpensive idea. The main thing is not to make mistakes with waterproofing, otherwise after a few years you will have to completely change the interfloor covering.
Project two-story house with a terrace allows you to build a fairly large and functional cottage in limited space. The peculiarity of such real estate is available extra space, which can be used for relaxing in the company of friends in the summer, and turned into extra room for storing garden tools.
Features of project plans
The design of a 2-story house with a veranda is much more practical than a one-story house. For a large family of 4-5 people, it is worth choosing this one. It will provide additional bedrooms, bathrooms and bathrooms. There is a separate playroom for children, a study for their parents and a large living room where you can comfortably sit in front of the fireplace or TV in the evening.
If there is a 2nd floor and a large terrace, this will save area. In the future, it can be used for the construction of additional architectural compositions - gazebos, fountains, landscape design elements.
Selection of projects for any site
A standard project will cost the customer less than individual design. Please note that the terrace can be open or closed. In the first case, it is suitable for use only in the warm season. The enclosed veranda needs additional heating, but it can be turned into a modern gym, billiard room or greenhouse. In addition to these parameters, when choosing a suitable project, you should pay attention to the following parameters:
- total area of the cottage;
- quantity living rooms and technical premises;
- presence of a basement or ground floor where you can set up a steam room or garage;
- glazing option, looks beautiful panoramic windows;
- roof type and variety roofing material;
- thickness load-bearing walls, this additionally affects the level of thermal insulation.
Large selection of projects two-story houses, to which a terrace is attached, can be found in our catalog. The price of design documentation depends on the area and layout of the house. It may increase slightly if adjustments need to be made to ready plan, providing for changes in the location or size of individual rooms in a country cottage. For the convenience of clients, all project documentation It has detailed description characteristics of structures and floor plan.
Various layouts - residential, and intended for summer holiday, occupy more than half of our catalog. Among 1700 ready architectural solutions All building materials are presented: timber, brick, gas blocks, frame and monolithic concrete.
Features of a modern terrace
It is difficult to imagine a country cottage without an open or partially closed area on fresh rest. This is a favorite place to relax and receive guests. Initially, it was a structure in the form of a wooden flooring on a low support, rising 15-45 cm above the ground. Sometimes it was fenced with railings, and a removable awning served as protection from the sun and rain. It was usually located in a shady part of the garden, or on the beach near the water.
Projects modern houses with a terrace are very diverse - it is built into the overall architectural ensemble along with a balcony, bay window and other elements (No. 40-09L). Its main difference from the veranda is that the site is built on an additional foundation and does not have a strong connection with the main foundation.
- Projects of houses made of foam blocks (aerated concrete) with a terrace and a plinth. Inexpensive material is gaining popularity every day, and we offer more than 700 ready-made options for economical construction.
- No. 57-75 (218 m2) - the building is relatively small area has an attached garage and attic;
- № 58-43 — classic version association with a closed veranda and two entrances.
- Modern 2-level frame cottage with a terrace on the ground floor - No. 70-26 (175 m2). A very popular solution has been implemented here: in order not to cover the site with a temporary awning, it is located under a balcony or loggia.
- Project of a terrace with barbecue, built separately from the cottage (garden, country house) - No. 70-37. The structure is placed near a reservoir as a barbecue area, and is practically a gazebo - part of the structure is covered with glass walls.
Our bureau offers not just a sketch version, but a fully developed set of documentation for construction. You can make changes to any of them at the request of the client, adapt it to another construction material, add the necessary elements. At the same time, the architect takes into account the terrain features of the site, the quality of the soil, and the prevailing wind direction.
