Verandahs for Melbourne
All Decked Out is one of the best verandah builders in Melbourne. We are dedicated to bringing your outdoor vision to life. We cuctom design and build verandahs using only the highest quality materials.
While the terms ‘pergola‘ and ‘verandah’ are sometimes used interchangeably, there is a key difference: a verandah is always attached to a house, whereas a pergola can be a freestanding structure. Verandahs are especially effective at shading a home during Melbourne’s hot summers, helping to keep interiors cooler and enhancing outdoor living spaces.
We also build carports. All our carports are designed to complement and enhance your home. In addition, they are built to protect your vehicle from Australia’s harsh elements.
Discover our range of verandah projects and get inspiration for your own by visiting our gallery.
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Verandah Design
At the heart of every verandah design the desire to enhance a home and create a comfortable outdoor living space. All verandahs include a roof, providing essential shade and shelter.
As specialised verandah builders, we can create any style of verandah you desire, custom designed to suit your lifestyle and blend seamlessly with your home’s architecture.
Customisation is essential, as most verandahs need to be tailored to their specific location and purpose. A well designed verandah not only expands your living space but also adds value to your Melbourne property.
The role of verandahs has evolved over the years. They are no longer just a practical addition but now serve as inviting entertainment areas, outdoor living spaces and alfresco kitchens that become the heart of the home during Melbourne’s summer months.
Explore the possibilities with us and see how a custom verandah can elevate your home.
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Verandah Frame
Verandahs are often designed to create an outdoor living area or alfresco kitchen, offering the perfect space to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family, while staying protected from the elements. Achieving the right balance between openness and shelter is key to a well designed verandah.
Open sides help maximise natural airflow, keeping the space cool and comfortable. However, Melbourne’s unpredictable weather – including wind, rain, hot and cold temperatures -sometimes in the same day – can limit your enjoyment.
However, by adding protective walls to your verandah can provide a more versatile and comfortable environment. This is particularly beneficial if you’re using the area as an alfresco kitchen, as it allows you to entertain and cook outdoors, regardless of the weather conditions.
With the right design, you can enjoy your outdoor space year-round, even when Melbourne’s weather isn’t at its best! Whether you’re hosting gatherings, enjoying a quiet dinner, or simply relaxing, your verandah can become an integral part of your home, adding value and enhancing your lifestyle.
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Verandah Roof Design
Verandahs always have a roof – unlike pergolas. There are numerous design options that can be incorporated into the lattice and frame of your verandah, elevating both its functionality and visual appeal.
Some popular roof styles for verandahs include:
- Flat Roof: Known for its clean, modern look, a flat roof adds simplicity to your verandah design. It also offers the opportunity to install solar panels, making it an energy-efficient choice.
- Curved Roof: A curved roof brings an elegant, soft touch to the structure, adding a distinctive silhouette. It is a popular choice for contemporary homes, providing a sleek and stylish feature.
- Gable Roof: Characterised by two sloping sides that meet at the apex, creating a triangular shape, a gable roof provides excellent airflow and an open, airy feel. Its classic design works well with various architectural styles, especially those of older homes.
- Cantilevered Roof: This unique design extends beyond the support posts, creating an impressive overhang. It offers shade while maintaining an open, expansive feel, making it ideal for spaces where you want uninterrupted views.
Selecting the right roof style for your verandah allows you to enhance your outdoor living area, complement your home’s architecture, and provide the right protection from the elements – especially given Melbourne’s unpredictable weather.
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Verandah Roof Sheets
Roof sheet used on verandahs provide great protection from the elements, shielding you from the summer sun and winter rain. Colorbond roofing is a popular and reliable option for Melbourne home owners when it comes to verandahs. This is because they are known for their durability and sleek look. With a wide range of colours and profiles available, Colorbond can be seamlessly integrated with most home styles, providing a long-lasting roofing solution. However, since Colorbond roofing blocks direct sunlight, alternative materials may be needed if you want to maintain natural light in the space.
Laserlite, is another great option for verandah roofing. This tough, transparent plastic material comes in a variety of tints, from clear to gunmetal, and is made in corrugated sheets. Laserlite allows natural light to filter through while still providing protection from sun glare, rain, and debris, making it an ideal choice for those looking to combine functionality with light-filled spaces.
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Verandah Plumbing
As roofing is always used for a verandah, thought needs to be given to where the water will go when it rains. Gutters and downpipes should be incorporated for effective stormwater management.
Sometimes, you can connect to an existing drainage system, but this depends on roof heights and the layout of the property.
Additional options for your verandah include collecting rainwater for use in a swimming pool, or installing a rainwater tank that can be used to irrigate gardens and lawns. Using a rainwater tank can help conserve water, reduce utility costs, and provide a sustainable solution for maintaining outdoor spaces.
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Verandah Finishes
Verandahs can be built using a variety of materials. Common timber choices include merbau and spotted gum, or you may opt for composite timber for a low-maintenance solution.
Many verandahs feature a painted finish, offering a broad range of colours that enhance the look of your home and make upkeep easier. This type of finish provides added protection against the elements, extending the lifespan of the timber.
For a more natural aesthetic, timber verandahs can be varnished, giving you the option of a rich stained finish or a raw, untreated look. Varnishing enhances the wood’s grain, while keeping it unstained brings out the wood’s inherent beauty and character.
At All Decked Out, we specialise in building custom designed verandahs that are designed to suit your specific needs and style preferences for your Melbourne home.
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Benefits of Verandahs
Verandahs provide a stylish and functional outdoor living space that can significantly enhance the lifestyle of Melbourne homeowners. With their roofed structure, verandahs serve as a perfect extension of your indoor living area, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors while staying protected from the sun and rain.
Melbourne’s unpredictable climate makes verandahs a great choice, offering valuable shade during hot summer months and a sheltered area for outdoor entertaining. With the addition of features like an outdoor fireplace, you can enjoy your verandah year round, no matter the weather!
Verandahs allow Melbourne homeowners to enjoy their gardens and patios more fully, providing a comfortable spot for dining, relaxing, or hosting gatherings with family and friends. Whether for unwinding or entertaining, a verandah creates the ideal outdoor setting.
In addition to their practical benefits, a well designed and built verandah can add architectural interest to your home, boosting its visual appeal and potentially increasing its value.
At All Decked Out, we design custom verandahs to meet your specific needs. This includes options such as lighting, heating, alfresco kitchens with BBQs, and even a spa.
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About All Decked Out
Established in 1993 and based in the Melbourne suburb of East Bentleigh, All Decked Out has developed an excellent rapport with it’s customers all over Melbourne. The areas of Melbourne we work in include the Bayside, Eastern and South Eastern suburbs.This includes the suburbs of:
Bentleigh
Black Rock
Beaumaris
Brighton
Cheltenham
Elwood
Hampton
Mentone
Mordialloc
Parkdale
Sandringham
