Verandahs

Engineering and construction firms that specialise in the design and construction of quality carports, garages, decks, verandahs, and pergolas and fencing.

Verandahs have featured prominently in Australian domestic and commercial architecture since the 1850s. The Victorian Filigree architecture style is used by residential and commercial buildings and is commonly seen in terraced house across Australia. These verandahs feature decorative screens and sections of wrought iron, known as iron “lace”, with wooden fretwork also being seen. The Queenslander is another style of residential construction and is particular to northern Australia; it is characterized by large verandahs, both open and enclosed.

Verandahs on modern homes can take many different styles, depending on the overall architectural style of the house in question. The Victorian style has seen a resurgence in popularity over many years, with wide, wrap-around verandahs seen on many new homes. A contemporary style, which also harks back to Australia’s early architectural styles, is the “outback” style, which is seen on verandahs, carports and other outdoor structures. This style is a simple architectural form involving curved roofs which form a graceful canopy over outdoor areas.

Gabled verandahs can be combined with flat roof or pergola sections and the prominent pitched roof becomes the main feature of the arrangement. Hip end verandahs are a traditional style which follow the pitch of the existing roof to form an extended “hipped” section. Timber decking installation is an additional service which may be offered by some businesses due to the popularity of combining the two features. Paving is another popular option for flooring verandahs.