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The ideal home garden area requires some form of sheltered seating area such as a porch so that you can enjoy garden parties, barbecues a cosy outdoor meal or just some simple relaxation outdoors. You always need the option of a sheltered area so that you or your guests can take cover should the need arise. Whether it be to provide respite from a sudden rain-shower, the strong rays of the midday sun or a stiff breeze, a sheltered seating area is always a great option to have. It's puts a real downer on your family get-together or barbecue if you have to retire indoors because of a light shower. If you have some sort of garden porch where you can take temporary cover until the weather blows over preventing your guests and food from getting wet and therefore preventing you having to call a halt on proceedings. Garden Porch Location A porch or outdoor seated area doesn't have to be conjoined or immediately adjacent to your house. They can be constructed wherever suits you best. You should do some careful consideration to whereabouts you where you want your seated area to allow you to get the most enjoyment from it. This may mean it needs to be easily accessible as an extension to you home or conversely in a secluded spot in the corner of your garden. Porch Shape and Size One of your first consideration should be about the size and shape of your porch which will affect the locations where the porch can be situated in your garden. How many people would you like your garden to seat? If you require a table and chairs the minimum size for your porch would be somewhere in the region of 3m square internally. The external dimensions of your porch will be even greater to account for the thickness of the walls, space for access and any ornaments such as flower beds or pots. Porch Construction For you to enjoy your garden porch for many years to come you should construct it from a durable material such as wood, brick or PVC plastic. Your choice of material needs to fit with the character of your garden. If you opt for a wooden porch then you need to be prepared to carry out regular maintenance and treatment to keep it weather proof and look good. Brick or stone will be the most durable, but also the most expensive to construct. A PVC plastic porch is very durable as well as cost effective, however they look a bit artificial in a garden environment. When it comes to the type of roof for your porch you have a basic choice, do you want a permanent roof or something which can be opened / removed whenever required. Factors which contribute to this decision are security, purpose of porch and the climate. Here is a guide which covers awnings and porch roofs.
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