Jason & Lucia knew when they bought the home that they wanted to make the area into an entertainment space. They have a big family and love being outdoors, they have added an outdoor Plasma TV & Built-In BBQ area under the Cooldek veranda really making it look like an extension of the indoor area.
Read MoreAndre & Elaine were really focused on making sure that the addition to their home was visually pleasing and provided the right look factor. Andre's didn't want to use timber to make sure structurally and cosmetically it ticked all the right boxes for him and Elaine.
Read MoreYes we do need both you and your partner at home when getting a quote.
Although one feels that they may know what they want in regards to their veranda, more often than not there are so many things that can hinder that initial design. It could be permit restrictions; it could be restrictions that your house allows.
Read MoreSalvador had a real focus on extending his family's living space and outdoor lifestyle with an outdoor kitchen, BBQ space and plasma TV with couches under his new veranda, Salvador has done an amazing job.
Read MoreThat is a very good question. The warranties that protect on our types of structures that we offer are 25 years structural and 10 years workmanship. And you can rest assured that with our workmanship guarantee.
Read MoreAbsolutely a veranda increases the value of your home. I know some people often say that if you spend $10,000 on a veranda you have added $30,000 to the house. I am a bit more conservative. Definitely it is going to add $20,000 to the value of your house.
Read MoreThat is a very good question We get asked it a lot. Do I build the deck first? Do I do my concreting first? Do I do my roof first? What is the process?
Read MoreThat’s one of those things that you have to think about in all seriousness. You are about to spend a lot of money on property, one of your biggest investments. And you have to ask yourself, do you have the ability to be able to do this correctly?
Read MoreYou do need a building permit to install a veranda. There are almost no exemptions to that. The only exemption would be something that is very small and not attached to the home.
Read MoreA lot of people, when they get us out to look, have no idea about the cost of these things. I can say that maybe the most cost effective design is a flat roof. And it will cost more if you are doing gables or curved roofs because there is more steel involved.
Read MoreBuilding in a heritage overlay area can be a complex area. What I can say to you, if any firm can get this structure up for you, it would be install a veranda. And as a design consultant it is my job to know the rules and regulations concerning heritage overlays. If anyone can get this structure up for you, it would be our company.
Read MoreOften people ask can I buy the material only and install it myself? My sentiment is no.. Why would you do that? Would you buy all the car parts and build your own car? You’ve got to be crazy. Would you do your own surgery? You get experts to do that for you.
Read MoreInstall a veranda works exclusively with Stratco designed and engineered colorbond steel, that is sourced from blue sculpt steel right here in Victoria. It’s a local product. You wouldn’t even consider something like timber against that, Is your home worth it?
Read MoreThat is a very good question. The reality is you can’t get an accurate quote over the phone. There are too many variables when it comes to quoting. How are we attaching to the house? Are we close to boundaries? Potential permit problems…
Read MorePeople are often surprised when we tell them we plan to have their veranda up, all systems going in the one day. This may mean starting at 8 in the morning and finishing at last light, but it will be done. We employ dedicated teams to install our verandas.
Read MoreBy using a licensed builder you ensure everything is done correctly. Unless you have the means, the knowledge and the tools to be able to facilitate yourself, you need a licensed builder.
Read MoreOrientation is one of those subjects that it’s probably one of the most ignored things in buildings generally. Orientation is much more than just where the Sun sets in the west. Often people will talk to us about a problem window here and a window that lets in light here, with little or no understanding of what really matters with orientation.
Read MoreShort answer, yes. There are few exceptions to needing to connect your veranda to storm water drains. And one of those exceptions would be the pergola.
Read MoreLook, my view is you’ve got to build to the area that you are in. And it all depends on the house you are attaching to; if you are attaching to the house. And you can’t do any design on any house because all houses are different.
Read MoreIn most cases no. A veranda correctly installed with a permit and relevant engineering would not affect insurance. It is the advice of this company over the years to notify your insurance company, or broker, and in most cases it will increase the value of your home.
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